Activities - water
Swim, splash, paddle, dive! Whatever family-fun there is to be had on (or in) the water of the French Alps, you’ll be sure to find it here in Morzine! There’s a whole load of refreshing water-based alpine activities on offer over the summer holidays - for families of all ages and abilities.
Energise yourself in the beautifully clear waters of Morzine’s mountain lakes and rivers. The lakes of the Haute-Savoie Alps provide the perfect, picturesque setting for swimming, paddleboarding and canoeing. If being in the water is not your thing, relax and sunbathe on the shores of Lake Montriond, the Les Gets lake or, a little further afield, Lake Geneva - our very own alpine seasides (without the annoying sand!) Meanwhile, the River Dranse that flows from Morzine into the French side of Lake Geneva allows adrenaline seekers to crash through the rapids on an action-packed white-water sport. Fantastic for all the family – not just the water babies amongst you!
Take advantage of the excellent local swimming pool facilities on offer, which are amongst the best in France. Morzine and nearby Evian boast magnificent outdoor Olympic swimming pools, complete with separate children’s pools, lush gardens and flume - not forgetting the 3 indoor pools at the Morzine swimming complex. Meanwhile, high up in Avoriaz, is the ‘Aquariaz‘ water park. The climbing wall, lazy river and thrilling ‘half-pipe’ are always winners with the children!
Please browse further information on all ‘WATER’ based activities within the boxes below.
Swimming Morzine Olympic Pool
Swimming Morzine Olympic Pool
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).
Swimming Aquariaz (Avoriaz)
Swimming Aquariaz (Avoriaz)
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.
Les Gets Lake and Wibit Inflatable Park
Les Gets Lake and Wibit Inflatable Park
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.
Swimming Mountain Lakes
Swimming Mountain Lakes
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!
Swimming Water Parks
Swimming Water Parks
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!
Canyoning
Canyoning
Duration: Half Day.
Price: Adults and Children €60.
Self-drive discount: N/A.
Adult price applies from: N/A
Payment to: Simply Morzine.
Minimum requirements: Guideline age 10+. Must not be frightened of going underwater. Reasonably strong/active. At ease with heights! N.B. due to weather conditions affecting water temperature and water volume, the age requirement may vary and a minimum child size imposed.
You will need to bring: Footwear with good grip (will get wet!), 2nd set of footwear for post-activity, swimming gear, towel.
Under the expert leadership of Franck or Philippe, our highly-respected canyoning guides, you will abseil, wade, slide, scramble, swim and jump your way down a gorge and waterfalls using the mountain torrents from the Nyon massif as your path! Vertical drops are either jumped or abseiled. It is difficult to beat the exhilaration of abseiling down a waterfall or plunging into a rock pool!
Swimming Aqua Parc (Switzerland)
Swimming 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).
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! Checkout the website for information and photos!
Kayak, Canoe & Paddleboard Hire at Lake Montriond
Kayak, Canoe & Paddleboard Hire at Lake Montriond
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.
White Water Rafting
White Water Rafting
Duration: Half Day.
Location: Just before Thonon and Lake Geneva, 35 minute drive.
Prices:
Classique Rafting: Single person 44€ (self-drive price).
Minimum requirements:
Classique Rafting: Age 10+ (8+ for strong swimmers in boat with parents). Must be able to swim 25 metres in light clothes and not be frightened of going underwater.
The beautiful River Dranse has its source just above Morzine and enters Lake Geneva at Thonon some 25 miles away. Certain sections of this river offer some of the best white water activities in the French Alps. The watersports available are fantastic fun, totally exhilarating and very safe. Our rafting company, AN Rafting, is one of the most experienced in Europe.
The Classique is a 1-hour descent designed for all the family, incorporating some lively rapids. You make the descent in an 8-man raft. This is great fun and very much a team effort.
White Water Hydro-Speeding
White Water Hydro-Speeding
Duration: Half Day.
Location: Just before Thonon and Lake Geneva, 35 minute drive.
Prices:
Hydrospeed: Adults and Children 50€.
Minimum requirements: Age 14+. Strong swimmer.
The beautiful River Dranse has its source just above Morzine and enters Lake Geneva at Thonon some 25 miles away. Certain sections of this river offer some of the best white water activities in the French Alps. The watersports available are fantastic fun, totally exhilarating and very safe. Our rafting company, AN Rafting, is one of the most experienced in Europe.
Perhaps the most fun and ‘involved’ of all the white water activities. Wearing flippers and a padded wetsuit, the Initiation hydrospeeding is a 1-hour descent with an instructor on a specially designed ‘bodyboard’ called a hydrospeed. You actually surf/swim down the rapids!
The Perfectionnement hydrospeeding is a longer course, starting a little further up river in some bigger rapids.
White Water Hot-Dogging
White Water Hot-Dogging
Duration: Half Day.
Location: Just before Thonon and Lake Geneva, 35 minute drive.
Prices: Adults and Children 50€.
Minimum requirements: Age 14+. Strong swimmer.
The beautiful River Dranse has its source just above Morzine and enters Lake Geneva at Thonon some 25 miles away. Certain sections of this river offer some of the best white water activities in the French Alps. The watersports available are fantastic fun, totally exhilarating and very safe. Our rafting company, AN Rafting, is one of the most experienced in Europe.
You make a 1-hour descent in a 2-3 man inflatable kayak with an instructor keeping a watchful eye. You are therefore on your own with your friend(s) at the mercy of the rapids!
