


The
village of Morzine / Avoriaz is situated in the heart of the Chablais
moutains, between the lower peaks of the Jura and the higher peaks of the
Mont-Blanc range, near the Swiss border.
By road,
Morzine lies 25 miles from lake Geneva and 40 miles from Chamonix.
The
village nestles between two valleys : the vallon des Ardoisières (slate valley) and the
vallée de la Manche.
The Name Morzine is of Germanic origin, derived from Morgen or Rising sun.
Winter activities |
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Alpine skiing ![]() |
Snowboard |
Sleighrides ![]() |
Walking with rackets |
Off piste
skiing ![]() |
Paragliding |
Cross
country skiing ![]() |
Telemark |
Sledging |
Ice hockey |
Nighttime
skiing |
Ice climbing |

Summer activities |
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|---|---|
Climbing ![]() |
Canyoning |
Walking ![]() |
Rafting |
Swimming
pool ![]() |
Horse riding |
Archery ![]() |
Ice rink |
Hydrospeed ![]() |
Canoe |
Mini golf ![]() |
Golf |
Paragliding ![]() |
Moutain biking |