With 380 km of mountain trails to bike on and chair lifts to get you started, the area has become well known for its terrain. Many events are hosted here, including the World Cup Downhill in Les Gets and the Avalanche Cup in Morzine.

Mountain bikers can use these courses throughout the summer, along with the other courses in the Portes du Soleil. There is also the Free Raid which is available for all to enter in early summer. This is a race for the all round riders (downhill and cross country) which takes you all over the area.

You can hire mountain bikes from local shops. For more information click here.

Using our luxury apartments as a base is the perfect way to make sure you get the most out of your cycling holiday. Situated in Morzine, with a secure lockup for you bikes, you can take advantage of the amazing climbs and downhill runs in close locality.

There is hiking and walking for all ages and abilities from relaxing low level walks through alpine pastures to more demanding High Mountain hikes using wires over rough terrain. All types of hiking offer fabulous views of the French and Swiss Alps.

Should you wish to come out and explore the mountains then there is a large selection of maps and hiking guides on sale at the Tourist Office and in local shops.

For the golfing enthusiasts, there are courses at Les Gets and Avoriaz and just 40 minutes down the valley the international course at Evian, with the spectacular course at Chamonix just over an hour away. We can offer golf club hire for both men and ladies' clubs at reasonable prices.

We are happy to offer assisted golf tours to any of our guests and can also offer both male and female golf clubs for hire. Please contact us as we'd be happy to discuss your exact requirements.

Morzine is one of the venues for the World Cup and European Championships. For those who fancy a flight for the first time, a tandem flight can be arranged.

The River Dranse is well known for its water activities. White Water Rafting and Hydrospeeding (floating down the river headfirst with a float) can easily be arranged and are exhilarating experiences for those who have not tried them before.

There is also canyoning available for those who want to test their nerve, jumping into rock pools and abseiling off bridges and waterfalls.

It's an inflatable dingy with a team of between 4 and 8 people led by a qualified guide. Discovery trips for children or more adventurous descents available. Open to anyone who can swim.

Two-seater boat, technically sophisticated and easy to navigate on the river Dranse. A remarkable compromise in that it's both easy to handle and stable. Swimming in white water (hydrospeeding)

Fly down the rapids, swimming, slaloming and surfing as you go. Discover the sensation of being swept down the river on a foam float. Guaranteed sensations!

Available for anyone from the age of 14 who can swim.

Aquatic trekking for those wanting to explore the riverbed without ropes or harnesses. Swim, jump and walk in the water: from 10 years of age.

Canyoning down the river with ropes and harnesses, slide down the natural toboggan runs sculpted by the river, jump into deep pools and abseil down waterfalls. Strong emotions and unforgettable memories! From 14 years of age.

At lake Montriond and the river Dranse. You can either join in with group activities or hire a canoe or kayak and make your own way around the lake.

There are 3 cliffs in Le Biot

The "Pas de l'Ours" cliff, with some routes up to 80 metres in length, up to level 8A, 8B.

The "Touvi e" beginners rock face, with routes up to 30 metres in length (5 to 6B).

The rock-face for experts looking to work on their technique at the Col du Corbier, at Arblay (from 7B).

There is also an indoor artificial climbing wall in Morzine Palais des Sport.

Climbing maps are for sale in shops and at the Tourist Office.

Climbing Guides and Courses

Beginners climbing lessons on the rock-face from 10 years old. Also available, a course of 3 half-days for children.

A state-qualified instructor will be present for beginners lessons, experienced climbers courses and courses for children from the age of 6.

Private Lessons are also available to both beginners and advanced climbers.

There are two local riding schools: Montriond Le "Ranch de l'Avenir" - Horse riding with Pierre Premat and Fran ise Saint Marc, and Morzine's Parc des Dereches.

There is a large range of equestrian leisure activities: initiation, intermediate level classes, outdoor riding etc. For children they do awareness and saddling sessions from 4 years old. You can take many paths through beautiful mountain scenery making for a truly memorable day.

Here is the chance to titillate numerous different species in the various rivers (the Dranse in Morzine, the Jotty dam etc) and lakes (Mines d'Or in Morzine, lake Montriond etc). The river Dranse is famous for its trout fishing.

Fishing permits, either for the day, the week, 15 days or a month are available to buy.

Flights over the Alps lasting between 45 mins and 1,5 hours. If you want to enjoy a birds eye view of the Alps and take some amazing photos then this is the one for you.

Archery on the banks of Montriond lake with the "Baron's Archers". For both beginners and experienced archers; mountain archery, biathlon and cross-country circuits, raids and beginners courses.

Morzine has an outdoor Olympic size swimming pool open to the public. There are also lakes at Montriond and Les Gets where you can swim.

Water Park

The Olympic swimming pool offers sunbathing and greenery for all. There are 2 pools, including one measuring 50m by 21m, a paddling pool, lawn, terrace and solarium, deckchairs and parasols...

Activities available:

* Swimming lessons for adults and children, beginners or advanced.

* An aqua-gym club

* Activities free of charge all week: water park, inflatable ball, slide race, beach volleyball, ping-pong, water polo, mini triathlon.

* Every Tuesday, introduction to scuba diving, beach volleyball tournament, mini football etc.

Open in July and August from 8am to 7pm plus special evening opening on Tuesdays until 9pm. Saturday and Sunday opening from 9am to 7pm.

Wake Boarding and Water Skiing are done on the beautiful Lake Geneva about 40 minutes from Morzine. We can arrange for you to be picked up from the apartment and taken down to the lake where you can learn to wake board or water ski under expert tuition.

Strap in to a harness, get strapped onto a wire running from one mountain to the other and let go!!! You travel 1.5kms at 75kms an hour across the valley. Something that cannot be missed!

Summer luge, tennis, basketball, football, skateboard park, ice skating, crazy golf, devil carting, bungee jumping, helicopter rides, and mountain boarding.

Morzine is a bustling village with plenty of shops, restaurants, bars and clubs which provide a lively night life.