The Walking Holiday

The best way to explore an area is undoubtedly on foot and the French Alps is no exception. An area of outstanding natural beauty, our walks will take you through forest and meadows, bedecked with wild flowers to high alpine pastures and beyond. Walking guides are available to accompany you on all the walks or if you prefer your own company maps and route cards are available at the chalet. Most people who walk on a regular basis and are of average fitness will be able to cope comfortably. Good footwear and equipment are essential for your comfort and safety. If you would care to experience some high altitude walking we can arrange some spectacular routes in the company of a local qualified mountain guide.

Typical itinerary for guided walking holidays

Day 1 Arrive in Morzine either by car or minibus from Geneva airport. Short familiarisation walk into the village.
7pm Welcome drink in the chalet and
8pm Dinner

Day 2 8.30 am Breakfast
9.30 am Depart for walk up the Vallee de las Manche on the famous GR5 long distance footpath to the Col de la Golese with lunch in the refuge overlooking Mont Blanc. Continue to Tete de Bostan, here you will stand on the French/Swiss border for spectacular views over Switzerland, the Dents du Midi and the Mont Blanc range. Walk duration 4/5 hours. Grade 1
7.30 Aperitif
8pm Dinner in the chalet

Day 3 8.30 am Breakfast
9.30am Walk into Morzine to catch the Super Morzine bubble lift and chair lift. From the top we have a spectacular view of the Lindarets valley below and Lac Montriond. Make our way down to the valley floor and follow the path up to the top of Pointe de Chesary for fine views of Lake Geneva and the Matterhorn. Picnic lunch provided today. Walk duration 4/5 hours Grade 1
7.30 Aperitif
8pm Dinner in the chalet

Day 4 8.30am Breakfast.
10.00 am start today! Walk into Morzine to catch the Pleney cable car. Walk along the Pleney ridge passing the golf course at 1400 metres high (4650 feet). Up to Pointe de Ranfolly overlooking the Col Joux Plane which is one of the alpine climb stages of the Tour de France. Lunch in refuge overlooking Lake Joux Plane. Walk duration 5/6 hours Grade 2
7.30 Aperitif
8pm. Dinner in the chalet

Day 5 Free day. Breakfast served as normal. Why not hire some mountain bikes, visit the swimming pool or relax on our sun terrace with a good book. White water rafting is an optional extra today and should not be missed.

7.30 Dinner out in local restaurant

Day 6 8.30 Breakfast
9 am Walk up to Lake Montriond and up to Chalet La Lens an old deserted mining hamlet for a picnic lunch. As on all the walks we are likely to see marmottes, chamois and a variety of birds of prey together with an abundance of wild flowers and plants. Walk duration 5/6 hours Grade 3
7.30 Aperitif
8pm Dinner in chalet

Day 7 8.30 am Breakfast
9.00am Walk up to the Le Prodain cable car and take cable car to Avoriaz. Walk up to the Chavanne ridge which is the French/Swiss border. Walk down the famous ski run known as "The Wall" into Switzerland. Pick up the GR5 footpath until we reach the refuge for lunch. Continue up the Col De Cou and down into the Vallee de la Manche and back into Morzine. Walk duration 6/8 hours Grade 3.
7.30 pm Aperitif
8pm Dinner in the chalet.

Day 8 8.30 Breakfast and departure.
Sadly all good things come to an end. Departure by car or transfer to Geneva airport.

The walks above are a suggestion and can be adjusted to suit your own preferences. If you would like longer or shorter walks these can be arranged in the chalet on your arrival. Walks can be changed to enable you to experience some of the other activities such as paragliding and mountain biking.

Contact Trail Alpine for more information.