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Trekking in Morzine
Trekking in Morzine | Climbing & Mountaineering | Paragliding | Mountain/Road Biking | Water Adventures | Other Activities and Excursions
We are located in a very underrated, and unspoilt walker's paradise. Nestled in the shadow of 'The Dent Blanches' (The White Teeth) mountain range and with four other mountain nature reserves in the vicinity, you are spoilt for choice. It's an excellent area for mid-altitude treks, i.e. mountain summits below the snow-line roughly 2800metres in the summer. We have treks to suit all ages & levels of ability. Ranging from half day low-level walks down alpine meadows and forest paths, to mid and high altitude mountain treks from a full day to 8day expeditions, staying in refuge huts. The Portes du Soleil area alone has over 600kms of marked footpaths, trails and summits, not to mention 2 European GR hiking routes.
Below are some examples of the many treks available in and nearby to Morzine that we can either advise or guide you on. Also, please see our specialized trekking weeks.
Morzine Trekking - Low level walks
Le Fer a Cheval half day. Taking you into the heart of the Sixt nature reserve, this amazing walk takes you on a horseshoe shaped tour of snow tipped mountains with waterfalls cascading all around you.
Le Lac Mine d'Or & Col de Coux 1day. A walk of varied terrain that starts with following a river along forest paths that opens up into beautiful alpine meadows with an abundance of flora & fauna and mountain lakes.
Morzine Trekking - Mid Altitude treks
Treks below the snow-line, a good standard of fitness is required.
Le Roc d'Enfer (hell's rock 2243m) 1day. It's not called hell's rock for nothing, and is one of the classics of the region. There is a fair amount of scrambling, often with chains to give you support, but the drops behind you are quite considerable so a head for heights is essential! A dramatic ridge trek with breathtaking views in all directions.
Morzine - Chamonix 3days, 2 nights staying overnight in refuge huts. A beautiful walk that follows the GR5 trekking route over a series of hanging valleys, mountain passes and beautiful waterfalls to eventually reach Le Brevent (2500m) with its amazing panoramic views of the Mt. Blanc range.
The Tour des Dent Blanches 5days, 4 nights staying overnight in refuge huts. This trekking tour circumnavigates you around the massif of Les Dents Blanches (2756m) passing in turn through the French and Swiss Alps. With views almost rivaling those of the Himalayas, the trek enables you to see some of the most stunning glaciers and summits in the Alps.
Morzine Trekking - High Altitude treks / Mountaineering
For treks above the snow-line you need to be fit and competent in snow and ice fieldcraft, including the use of ice axe and crampons. The techniques of ice axe arrest and crevasse rescue are essential. If you've never climbed above the snow-line before, it's never too late to learn!
Aiguille d'Argentiere (3900m) 2days. An elegant route with no great difficulty the Aiguille d'Argentiere is an outstanding and majestic peak on the frontier ridge between France and Switzerland. Day 1 is an easy walk on crampons over the Argentiere glacier to the refuge hut. The following day is a classic alpine start, (4.00a.m!) to see us on the summit for 9.00a.m so we can descend before the snow gets too soft.
Mont. Blanc (4808m) 2 days. Starting in Italy, in the Val Veni (1653m), the first day takes a path along the moraines of the northern bank of the Miage Glacier, working steeply up couloirs and snow slopes to reach the rock spur that leads to the Gonella refuge hut (3071m). An early morning alpine start follows, and sees us ascending the crevasse strewn Dome Glacier before breaking out onto the ridge that leads to the Dome du Gouter (4304m). Here you will be glad of your altitude aclimatisation training prior to the ascent, as you are struggling for breath and require a rest after every 10 paces or so! But you will never forget standing on the summit of Mont. Blanc, the roof of Europe. Turning 360 degrees and seeing all of the French, Swiss and Italian Alps below you.
Morzine Trekking - Alpine Refuges
Located all over the mountains and generally within a day's walk of each other, Alpine Mountain Refuges can form a great part of your trekking experience in the Alps. These secluded overnight stays in absolutely wonderful locations, are manned by wardens who cook dinner and serve breakfast for you. They can also provide bed linen and packed lunches. In turn this means you are very mobile as you can then travel very lightly in the mountains, carrying only the bare necessities.
See our specialized trekking weeks.