The Definitive Guide to Morzine-Avoriaz Summer Season

Morzine is an archetypal ski resort, however afterare especially popular but for the more faint hearted
the snow has melted it still has a great appeal forthere are also gentle rides around town and leisurely
tourists due to its plentiful of summer alpine activities.mountain routes.
This can largely be attributed to its location in theThe summer season has also hosted numerous
Northern Alps, which ensures abundant snowfall in thesporting events including the Mountain Bike World
winter and lush, verdant vegetation in the summer.Championships, Mont Blanc Rally and the Tour de
The stunning views are accentuated in every seasonFrance which will return to Morzine-Avoriaz on 11th
by the extremities of the weather conditions.– 13th July 2010 for stages 8 and 9.
Since the town has approximately 3000 residents itIf you’re not an adrenaline junkie and prefer a
has been designed to have an all year round appeal.more relaxed holiday, Morzine also caters for you. It
After a brief break in May, the lifts and localhas eleven tennis courts, an Olympic size swimming
amenities re-open in June, July and August for thepool, an ice rink, two golf courses, summer
eager mountain bikers, hill walkers, golfers, horsetobogganing and there’s even an aqua park
riders, fishers and cavers who flock to enjoynearby.
temperatures of approximately 32°C. As well asMorzine truly offers exciting experiences and a warm
650km of interlinked footpaths and trails, Morzine is awelcome to visitors of every age, ability and interest
lively town with innumerable charming cafés, bars,including individuals, families, large groups and
restaurants, and boutique shops.couples.rudechalets™ have self-catered summer
As the temperature heats up, so do the vast lakes,chalets at the heart of the local facilities which also
providing exhilarating activities such as hydroprovide easy access to lifts. If you’re seeking an
speeding, canyoning, water skiing, wake boarding andextreme adventure holiday, a relaxing family summer
even the opportunity to swim in mountain lakes.holiday, a romantic break or a solo jaunt in
Just as in winter, there are numerous activitiespicturesque surroundings book into their morzine
suitable for thrill seekers, with mountain biking beingaccommodation to make the most of your well
the most popular pursuit. The down hill racing tracksdeserved summer holiday.