Morzine | Tignes

The Lakes

Morzine Lac Montriond

A beautiful 1.3Km lake for wild swimming, sunbathing and you can rent a paddleboard and kayaks. There’s also a kids adventure park (free) and a lovely lakeside restaurant for lunch. A track runs around the lake for biking and walking, or running.

How to get there:

Follow our Lac Montriond Route Card no. 2. You can cycle there by road (30-40mins) or take the free bus as detailed below

For a great day out and a more adventurous journey there you can hike or cycle to the lake using our Fantasticable Route Card 1 (you don’t have to do the Fantasticable if you prefer not to!). It starts by taking the Super Morzine gondola, (grid ref M6) then Zore chairlift, (one-off tickets purchased from station); then hike or bike down into Lindarets via track or mountain road for coffee or lunch. You can then do the Fantasticable (Chaux Fleurie chairlift) or bypass it and head down to the lake past the goat village. A great half day adventure. Age 12+.

By bus: Take the free bus from Morzine, bus stop A from Place Eglise, (grid ref Q7) or bus stop B ‘Pompiers’ (the old fire station, grid ref N5). Refer to the map in this guide.

Cycle there (direct) 40mins
Free bus (from Morzine) 15 mins
Swimming (special swimming lake)
Sunbathing beaches (grass banks)
Biking, walking and jogging track circles the lake
Kayak & Paddleboard rental
Restaurants & Cafes
Adventure park for kids (free)

Morzine Lac Mines D’Or

At the bottom of the Channel Valley, also called the Vallée des Mines d’Or, this small but beautiful lake enjoys a peaceful and tranquil environment. The area teems with nature and enjoys spectacular views. You will walk or cycle through forest and alongside the river and then up alongside mountain pastures and coniferous forests that surround the lake. You will be able to observe the biodiversity of this preserved natural area and admire the spectacular “Rouleau de Bostan”: a magnificent fold of rocks “made of onion peels”. It is also the starting point for many ideal family walks following easy and well-marked paths

How to get there:

Follow our Lac Mines D’Or Route Card no. 5. You can cycle there by road 7.9km 1hr 30m by bike, or walk there (2 hr 30m by foot) or take the free bus as detailed below

A full day out, cycling or walking up the river Dereches past the Nyon Cascades, (waterfall), through pine forests and across the wild meadows of Vallee de la Manche. Zig zag your way up the hill to finish at Lac Mines D’or from where you can enjoy further walks or just rest and enjoy this peaceful lake. Have a bite to eat or refresh yourself at the lakeside restaurant “Chalet Les Mines D’or which serves traditional Savoie food. It’s a refreshing change and well off the beaten track for nature lovers. Perfect with a picnic for a quiet afternoon in the sunshine.

You can also access the lake by free shuttle bus. Many superb walks start from the lake, so just pick a trail and go and explore the surrounding area.

By bus: Take the free bus from Pleney taking bus line E, which terminates at Lac Mine D’or taking around 25mins. To return take bus line E from the otherside of the road back to Pleney.