Activities for young children

Location: 10/15-minute drive to the Les Gets/Perrières car park, which is free.
Price: 1 trip 8.00€ (7.00€ with Multi Pass), 5 rides 32.00€, 10 rides 58.00€.
Children aged 3+ but under 1.25m height are free of charge (must be accompanied by an adult).
PRICE REDUCTION WITH MULTI PASS.
Minimum requirements:
Ages 3-7 or under height 1.25m: In a luge with an adult.
Ages 7+ and minimum height 1.25m: Can occupy own luge.
You will need to bring: Long-sleeved t-shirt and trousers are strongly advised.

Hop aboard at the Perrières parking area. Spanning 1,100 meters in length with a vertical drop of 104 meters and an average descent gradient of 14.50%, the luge features turns, a steep drop (with a peak at 46%), speeds of up to 40 km/h, and guaranteed thrills all year round.
After conquering the luge, you can also enjoy trampolines and a snack bar nearby.

Photo courtesy of the Les Gets press office.

Location: Avoriaz
Price: Free with the Multi Pass.
Note: children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. You must be taller than 1.30m to ride the slide. Remember to bring a €1 or €2 coin for the lockers.

Aquariaz is the tropical-themed water park located in Avoriaz.
Take the splash as you enjoy heated pools surrounded by luscious vegetation dowsed in natural daylight. There are water slides and jets aplenty to keep trepid explorers occupied, whilst you float around being gently massaged by water currents and bubbles or luxuriate in the outdoor hot tub.

Location: Walking distance.
Price: 1 trip 6.80€ (6.00€ with Multi Pass), 6 trips 36.00€, 10 trips 57.00€.
Children aged 3+ but under 1.25m height are free of charge (must be accompanied by an adult).
PRICE REDUCTION WITH MULTI PASS
Minimum requirements:
Ages 3-7 or under height 1.25m: In a luge with an adult.
Ages 7+ and minimum height 1.25m: Can occupy own luge.
You will need to bring: Long-sleeved t-shirt and trousers are strongly advised.

Morzine has a purpose-built luge with two lanes for a fast and 'not so fast' descent. You take the chairlift up and make the 900m descent on specially designed toboggans. Great fun for the family!

Duration: Approximately 20 minutes flight, 60 minutes total.
Location: Walking distance (office/meeting point is at ESF Piou-Piou bulding).
Classic flight: 85€ per person (75€ for children under 12).
Sensation flight: 95€ per person (including for children under 12).
Minimum requirements: Guideline age 5/6+. N.B. due to weather and atmospheric conditions affecting the flight, the age requirement may vary and a minimum child size imposed.
You will need to bring: Lightweight fleece/jumper.

This is an exhilarating yet peaceful experience as you paraglide over Morzine in tandem with a qualified local pilot, who will ensure you have a safe and unforgettable flight. Before descending into Morzine, take in breathtaking views of the northern French Alps as you fly through the open air above dramatic cliffs, picturesque meadows and pine-clad mountains.

Paragliding is an awe-inspiring activity suitable for all ages, from children aged 5/6+ upwards. A "must-do" activity on a Morzine summer holiday!

Morzine is world-renowned for paragliding, with World Cup events and French national championships often held here.

Our affiliated Parapente School - ECOLE DE PARAPENTE DES PORTES DU SOLEIL - have been flying in Morzine for over 30 years and are the most experienced & well-regarded in the area.

N.B. We recommend you make a booking for the start of your holiday as there will be more availability and this will give a better chance of being rearranged if your booking is cancelled due to the weather conditions. 

Location: Walking distance.
Price: Free with the Multi Pass.

Morzine boasts an amazing pool complex set in a sunny location comprising of an open-air Olympic-sized swimming pool (50m), 2 children's pools, flume, volleyball court, table tennis tables, bouncy castle, lawns and bar/restaurant with terrace. There are also 25m, children’s & baby indoor pools and an adult-only area (charge applies) with saunas & hammams (Turkish baths).

Location: Avoriaz, accessible via the Prodains cable car then a short walk (recommended way) or by car (25-30 minute drive).
Price: Adults 10€, Seniors (>65) 9€, Children (<12) 7€. Infants <2 FOC. With a valid Multi Pass - FOC.

Avoriaz has a leisure pool in a tropical theme called Aquariaz. It has a ‘wild river’ with variable gentle current, a slidewinder (a kind of aquatic halfpipe), a water playhouse, a paddling pool, a pool with climbing walls and an open-air jacuzzi.

Location: Les Gets Lake
Price lake entrance: Free with the Multi Pass.
Price Wibit: Wibit 11€ / KidsPark Wibit 6€ (Multi Pass required for lake entrance).
Minimum requirements: Wibit minimum height 1.20m / KidsPark Wibit ages 5-8.
Wibit pre-booking strongly recommended, book your date & time slot here. N/A FOR SUMMER 2024, BOOKINGS MUST BE IN PERSON FOR THE DAY ITSELF.

Facilities at Les Gets lake include a bar/restaurant, designated swimming areas, flume, basketball / multi-sport court, table tennis & volleyball.

The big attraction is a superb ‘total wipeout style’ inflatable water park. The 'Wibit' is equipped with monkey bars, climbing wall, a human catapult and a range of obstacles. Crazy fun guaranteed!

If you don't have a car to access Les Gets lake then you can enjoy a lovely day out by walking from Morzine via the Pleney cable car (using Multi Pass) and returning from Les Gets by bus (again with your Multi Pass) back to Morzine.

Location: Montriond & Les Gets lakes: Walking distance or 10-15 minute drive.
Price:
Montriond Lake: N/A.
Les Gets Lake: Free with the Multi Pass (life-guarded).

There are 2 swimming lakes near Morzine, as well as plunge pools and waterfalls to swim in and explore.
We recommend Lake Montriond and the lake at Les Gets. Facilities include designated swimming areas, bars/restaurants, pony rides and canoes at Montriond, and an adventure park and volleyball court at Les Gets.

The shallow, bubbling river areas at Chardonnière (in the Vallée de la Manche towards Lac des Mines D’Or) and Les Lindarets bowl are fabulous on a sunny day for younger children to paddle, swim, make dams and generally mess about in the river!

Location: Lac de Montriond
Price: 5€ child / 7€ adult or free with Multi Pass for both children & adults.

Enjoy a 12-hole mini-golf course located by lake Montriond. Mini-golf is suitable for children from 3 years old and is the perfect accompaniment to our lake Montriond family walk.

Evian Water Park (France)

Location: Evian, 50 minutes drive.
Price: Adults 5.20€, Children 4€. Adult price applies from: Ages 16+.

The Lakeside spa town of Evian les Bains has a beautifully manicured water park set beside Lake Geneva, with Olympic pool, flume and diving boards into the lake. There is a large children’s pool and an excellent private area with pool for babies and toddlers. Pedalos, waterskiing and wakeboarding are also available.

We visit the Evian water park on our Watersports day (please see Simply Morzine Activities section for further information).

Aqua Parc (Switzerland)

Location: Le Bouveret, Switzerland (between Evian & Montreux), 90 minute drive.
Price: Adults (16+) 51CHF, Children 41CHF (Swiss Francs). Cheaper family price available.

Located over the border in Switzerland by the shores of Lake Geneva, this is the ‘real deal’ of water parks and is a great place to visit at any time, but particularly on a wet mountain day. Whilst expensive and a long drive from Morzine, it is well worth the price and travelling time (the drive itself along the lake is spectacular).

Aqua Parc is the perfect day out for younger children and offers something for everyone. Boasting a variety of slides and pools, the park is a great example of Swiss investment and efficiency. There is something for everyone, from jaw dropping death slides to family flumes, inflatable toboggans, indoor and outdoor pools, a private beach by Lake Geneva and a designated adult area with hammam, sauna, steam room, ice-bath, gym and solarium.

Sponsored by Nestlé whose HQ is nearby, each flume is themed on well-known chocolate bars!

Location: Lake Montriond, walking distance or 10-15 minute drive.
Price (rental):
- 60 minutes: Individual kayak 17€, canoe-raft 17€, paddleboard 20€.
- 90 minutes: Individual kayak 22€, canoe-raft 22€, paddleboard 30€.

Hiring a kayak, canoe or paddle board at Lake Montriond is a fun and enjoyable activity for children and adults alike. The lake is one of the most beautiful spots in the Alps. Life jackets are provided for you to make your own way, safely, around Lake Montriond in your canoe, kayak or paddleboard.

The Portes du Soleil area is the spiritual home of mountain biking in the Alps and is quite simply world famous for cross-country, freeride and downhill MTB (VTT in French). Its interlinked lift system allows bikers to cover lots of different trails across all levels of riding, from steep and technical downhill to cross-country routes through incredible scenery.

The region is near-endless and there are testing trails for everyone: fast forest trails, technical twisting single tracks, exposed high mountain routes, scenic valley traverses, epic climbs and long descents. Trails are graded from green (easy-“ish”!) through blue and red to black (extremely difficult), and there is a good choice of mountain restaurants to keep you well fuelled.

Overall, there are approximately 650km of marked VTT trails, 24 lifts, 50 downhill tracks and 10 bike parks / north shore areas. For keen cross-country bikers, the ‘Grand Tour des Portes du Soleil’ is an absolute must.

Major events are held in the area each summer, including the Mountain Bike World Cup, European championships and French national championships.

*** If you are lacking confidence on a bike off-road or have younger children wanting to learn MTB: ***

Because the terrain up the mountain is so challenging, we can recommend an enjoyable easy bike ride in the valley following the River Dranse back to Morzine and beyond. Details of this ride can also be found in the downloadable guidebook below “River Dranse path”.

It is also possible to book children’s small-group lessons to learn the basics of mountain biking, starting on flatter terrain before progressing to short downhill runs.

The official Morzine Mountain Biking Guide also has lots of useful information which you can download here.

For further information regarding Mountain Biking in Morzine please see our separate Mountain Biking page.

Location: Walking distance.
Price: Free with the Multi Pass.
BOOKINGS CAN BE TAKEN UP TO 48 HOURS IN ADVANCE.

Open from approximately 08:00 to 20:00, Morzine has 8 all-weather tennis courts (5 hard courts and 3 synthetic grass courts) as well as a tennis club serving drinks and snacks.

An open tournament (singles) is held in the main summer season every Friday, starting at 18:00. It is open to everyone and the winner becomes Morzine champion for the week :)

Coaching is also available, for both group and private lessons.
Courts are available by the hour and rackets and balls can be hired.
We have a small selection of basic tennis rackets available for complimentary use by Simply Morzine guests.

Bookings for court hire, can be made either directly in person at the clubhouse up to 48 hours in advance, please note that you will need to take a valid Multi Pass with you.

Location: Walking distance
Price: Free with the Multi Pass (3.90€ for skate hire).
Open for public skating from 14:00 to 17:00 daily, & 20:30 to 23:00 on Thursday evenings.

This impressive rink is used for public ice-skating and plays host to Morzine’s national league ice hockey team. Occasionally, figure skating and ice dance galas are also on offer.

Les ‘Pingouins de Morzine’ punch well above their weight in the world of French ice hockey. They play in the French National Premiership, (the equivalent of Nottingham Panthers, Cardiff Devils, Sheffield Steelers etc).

In the summer season, friendly and exhibition matches are usually played on most Wednesday and some Saturday evenings. Tip off is usually 21:00, ticket prices approx. 12€-16€.

Location: Walking distance (by the tourist office)
Price: Free of charge

The play park and mini farm is a great day out for families with young children on summer holiday in Morzine.

Younger children will enjoy paying a visit to the mini park and farm - where they can have a play on the park and visit the animals.

Your children will become the farmer’s apprentice, helping feed the animals, make cheese and look after the pigs, cows and other farmyard animals.

Young children will learn all about the animals and the way the farm works - whilst having some petting and feeding time.

The play park and mini farm can be found at the heart of the activity ‘Les Dereches’ area of Morzine.

Enjoy free cable car and chairlift rides with the Multi Pass - to gain altitude without a strenuous ascent or descent. Riding the lifts is a fun family experience in itself, particularly for the little ones. Have a picnic or mountain meal and enjoy the beautiful views and fresh air. For example, head up the Super Morzine or Prodains cable cars to explore. Or go up the Pleney cable car and walk up the path in front of you for 10-15 minutes to the Vaffieu restaurant where there are wonderful panoramic views, including Mont Blanc.

For further information regarding walking in the local area, please visit our Walking page.

Location:
Mountain Donkey Rambles: Bureau des Guides booking office (opposite Tourist Office): Walking distance. Lac des Mines d’Or: 10 minutes drive.
Pony Rides: Lake Montriond: Walking distance or 10 minutes drive. Morzine equestrian centre: Walking distance.
Prices:
Mountain Donkey Rambles: Adults 20€, children 18€.
Pony Rides: 10€ for 30 minutes.

Gentle with children, donkeys make ideal companions for young ramblers. The whole family can take part in an easy half-day ramble along a wonderful old smuggler’s trail from the Lac des Mines d’Or. The ramble includes a visit to a local dairy farm.

Pony rides are also available along the shore of beautiful Lake Montriond.

Location: Walking distance (by the tourist office).
Price: 1 ride 2€ (becomes cheaper if more rides are bought).

More family fun! Enjoy the carousel in the heart of Morzine.

Petit Train: Morzine and Les Gets both have a petit train, a fun and effective way to travel around both towns. With a lift pass or summer Multi Pass the Petit Train is free to hop on and off as you wish and children love taking a ride on this novelty road driven train.

Ballade Bus: The local tourist boards operate a bus service in the Vallée d’Aulps between Les Gets and Le Jotty (Gorges du Pont du Diable) via Morzine, Montriond and St Jean d’Aulps. These buses are a great way to take your little ones to neighbouring villages for a day out. There should be a timetable in your accommodation or you can download it here.

Location: Walking distance.
Price and Duration:
- Guided rides: Adults and Children: 1 hour 35€.
- Lessons (private): Adults and Children: 1 hour 60€.
- Pony rides: 30 minutes 12€.
Minimum requirements: Ages 4+ (ages 2+ for Pony rides).

The Morzine Dérêches riding centre offers a large range of equestrian activities. Accompanied rides for all levels follow numerous trails through beautiful mountain scenery, making for truly memorable riding.

For children and beginners from 4 years old, awareness / saddling sessions in the paddock are available. For the over 2s, parents can rent a pony to walk along the forest paths. This is a great experience for children to get up close to the horses.

Alta Lumina is an enchanted night walk in the village of Les Gets. Follow along the path of a travelling music-maker and his hot air balloon, and see his incredible journey beyond the mountains. The night walk is open all year round and is set along a one-kilometre pathway where the story is told through lights, music, imagery and interactivity.

More information, videos and prices can be found on the Alta Lumina website here.

Location: Walking distance (by the tourist office).
Price: Circuits from 20€.

Fun for all the family! The horse-drawn sleighs offer you a vast choice of rides, from a short tour of the old town to a long ride to Lake Montriond.

Location: Les Linderets. 90 minute walk or 45 minutes via bus and Prodains or Ardent gondolas.
Prices: N/A

Visit the mountain ‘Goat Village’ of Les Linderets. A charming and traditional (slightly smelly!) farming village situated up the mountain. Tame goats roam freely around the village and can be hand fed, providing a unique close up experience for children with plenty of photo opportunities.

There are some great restaurants and snack bars in the goat village itself or in Les Linderets, as well as a lovely shallow mountain stream for children to paddle and play in.

Throughout the local area around Morzine there are plenty of interesting alpine heritage visits available. These are in beautiful locations and are suitable for all the family. Those located outside of Morzine are easily accessible using the Ballade Bus service or via the ski lifts. Alpine heritage visits in and around Morzine include:

• Devil’s Bridge Gorge (les Gorges du Pont du Diable)
• Museum of Mechanical Music
• Abbaye d’Aulpes
• Guided Tour of the Old Town
• Morzine Cheese Dairy
• Serraussaix Farm
• Morzine Slate Mine

Locations:
Nyon Adventure Park: Walking distance.
Indiana Park: Walking distance.
Les Gets Adventure Park: Walking distance or 15 minute drive.
Prices:
Nyon Adventure Park: 10€ - 20€.
Indiana Park: 11€ - 23€.

There are three amazing adventure parks within walking distance of Morzine, boasting a wide variety of swings, ladders, high ropes, slides, zip lines and more. These parks offer hours of fun for children of all ages, from the Petit Kid Circuit at the Indiana Park for ages 2+ to the Black Circuit Tarzan swings in Les Gets.