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Super-Morzine Ridge and Belvédère de Montriond from Avoriaz

A nice walk in the nature...and maybe some chamois to see.

Sport Super-Morzine Ridge and Belvédère de Montriond from Avoriaz Avoriaz

About

Departing from Avoriaz (74110)
Average length : 02h30
Total elevation gain : 503m
Vertical drop : 503m
Distance : 10.8km
Signed walking trail
Animals allowed

From the Falaise area, walk between the Malinka and Saskia buildings, go to the Golf House and continue uphill to the Col de la Col Joux Verte.
1-Cross the road and walk along the footpath on your left that heads towards the Crêtes de Super-Morzine ridge.
2-After 1km, at Quart des Puers, turn right onto the footpath that goes downhill towards the viewpoint "Belvédère du Lac de Montriond". Amazing view, but watch out there is a sharp drop down to Montriond Lake 600m below! Hold onto children's hands!
3-From the viewpoint, retrace your steps uphill and turn right at the first path signposted "Col de la Croix des Combes". From there (cross), walk back towards Super-Morzine around the wide hairpin bends that lead to the Zore chairlift.
4-Come back to Avoriaz by the footpath until the Quart des Puers, and then by the "Col de la Joux Verte" via the lower footpath (pay attention, mountain bike area).

V-Variant : you can reach Morzine center with Zore chairlift and then Super-Morzine lift. In this case, buy your Multipass before leaving Avoriaz.

Loop
Total elevation gain : 503m
Altitude max : 1822m
Vertical drop : 503m

Signs

Wood signs and plastic yellow and green.

Difficult passages

Watch out, sharp drop down to Montriond Lake 600m below. Hold onto children's hands.

Further informations

Grit

Amazing view on the Chablais Range.

Prices

Free access. From 11€ with the Multi-Pass to take the lifts (variante).

Methods of payment accepted : Check, Cash, Bank/credit card

Reception

Animals allowed
Languages spoken : French
Languages of documentation : English, French
Adapted to all-terrain strollers

Don't forget to buy your skipass to take the lifts or to bring your Multi-Pass. A viewpoint indicator is located on the top of Super-Morzine lift.

Please keep your dog on leash during the walk.

Period of practice

From 02/07 to 28/08.
Access depending on the snow level, on weather conditions and only when the lifts are open. Before leaving find out about the access to the Tourist Office.

Subject to favorable weather.

Services
  • Pets welcome
Equipments
  • Picnic area
  • Orientation board

Access

74110 Rue du Douchka Quartier Falaise 74110 Avoriaz
Departing from : Avoriaz (74110)
Latitude : 46.1921 - Longitude : 6.77112
Information update on 29/04/2022 by Office de Tourisme Avoriaz 1800