Winter activities

Below is a list of alternative winter activites that Morzine – Avoriaz has to offer. All of these activities can be booked in resort, however if you would like any further information about any of them before arrival please email info@rudechalets.com

Night Sledding (Morzine)

 

Night sledding Morzine 1_184x128Once the lifts are closed and the sun has set take part in an awesome night sledding adventure through the forests of the Pleney or the Crot.

Activity Info: Open From 16:00 – 19:00 +33 (0) 4 50 49 48 60

Swimming (Morzine)

Try out Morzines brand new indoor swimming pool, or relax in the centres Saunas and Hammams. Located next to the Palais des Sports.

Activity Info: Open from 12:30 – 19:30

Bowling Alley (Avoriaz)

Take an afternoon or evening off for a night at the “alley”

Activity Info: Open From 14:00 to 03:00 +33 (0) 450 740677

Cinema (Avoriaz)

Catch up on the latest releases at the Avoriaz cinema… little known fact “the film festival was held in Avoriaz before it went to Cannes”

Activity Info: 2 Screens with Dolby Stereo +33 (0) 450 740946

Freestyle Lessons

Avoriaz has the most established board park in Europe so where better to bust some serious free style moves. Book a freestyle lesson to take you to the next level and then get your mate to take a picture of you going large!… however, be careful as the big kickers nail a few people every year.

Activity Info: Alpine Avoriaz Ski School +33 (0) 450 747691

Health Club

Maybe you have taken a few slams, or just fancy a day to re-energise… why not grab a magazine from the chalet and take a day mooching around town; mixed up with a bit of time spent in the Health Club…. followed by a cosy bar and a few demi’s prior to the rest of your crew turning up.

Activity Info: Le Palais des Sports, Morzine +33 (0) 450 790843

Balloon Flight Morzine 1.JPGHelicopter & Hot Air Balloon Flights

Arranged by Cameleon Production. All flights on request with departure from Avoriaz.

Maiden Flight (5 minutes) – 35€ / person

Flying over the Portes du Soleil (10 minutes) – From 70€ / person
Flying over Mont Blanc (50 minutes) – From 230€ / person
Hot air balloon mountain flight – From 245€ / person

Activity Info: +33 (0) 4 50 74 00 59

Ice Skating (Morzine)

Morzine has a lovely artificial skating rink with a panoramic bar-restaurant. Main activities: skating classes, ice dance galas, figure skating and ice hockey matches. Open every day from 10am to midday, 3pm to 6pm and 9pm to 11pm. Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday.

Activity Info: Le Palais des Sports +33 (0) 4 50 74 00 59

Ice Diving Morzine 2.JPGIce Diving

In the setting of a deep forest straight out of a Jack London novel, in the frozen waters of lake Montriond, a bottle of compressed air lies in the middle of this virgin waste-land. The magic starts as you approach the site. The company Cameleon organize this activity, including first dives. The equipment is provided and clients are guided by qualified instructors when diving.

Activity Info: +33 (0) 450 759400

Ice Climbing Morzine 1.jpgIce Climbing

As soon as the cold becomes intense, the frozen columns of the Gachette, Dame du lac or Brochaux waterfalls lend themselves to ice-climbing. Guides from Morzine are at your disposal, with the appropriate equipment such as crampons, ice-axes, and ice-screws.

Activity Info: +33 (0) 450 759400

Ice Hockey

Every Saturday at 8.30pm and Wednesdays at 9pm at the skating rink. Enjoy the atmosphere of the highest level of this exciting sport. The whole village supports the ‘Morzine penguins’ in the championship.

Activity Info: Le Palais des Sports, Morzine Tel: +33 (0) 450 790843

Mountain Bike on Snow (Avoriaz)

Not the mega avalanche but still alot of crazy fun…

Activity Info: +33 (0) 14524182

Multi Activity Organisation

Cameleon can organise a multitude of activities including downhill rafting on snow //  dinner in a teepee // orienteering on skis.  If you have any of your own ideas which aren’t listed, call Cameleon for advice.

Activity Info: Cameleon Tel : +33 (0)450 759400

Off piste guiding

The Portes du Soleil has over 650km of pisted runs… now imagine how large the off piste area is. It is undoubtedly one of the best places in Europe, if not the world for tree line skiing. Working with Ecole de Glisse, one of our premier ski partners it is possible to put together a tailored afternoon, day or week of off piste guiding. For guidance purposes, 3.5hrs of off piste guiding with tranceivers costs from only €170.00 (6 people max)

Activity Info: +33 (0) 4 50 74 02 18

Parapenting

This is a cool way spend half an hour checking the best off piste lines in the area. Take a camera up and get awesome shots of Morzine and the surrounding area…. and even if you have sky dived or bungee jumped before… this is still a wicked experience!

Vallee de la Manche Flight (Subject to thermal conditions) From €120.00
Arare to Prodains (1200m vertical) From €90.00

Activity Info: +33 (0) 4 50 74 02 18

Snow shoeing

Morzine-Avoriaz is a great place for snow shoeing during the winter months. So if you want to meander around Lake Montriond or climb up the Vallee de la Manche, there is something for all levels. For more information on snowshoeing we suggest you visit the Morzine tourist office and pick up a copy of the Walks of Morzine-Avoriaz booklet.

Sleigh Ride (Avoriaz)

An extremely enjoyable ride around Avoriaz on a horse drawn sleigh.. you can either book a ride or just stop in the centre of Avoriaz and ask for a ride.

Activity Info: From €15.00 +33 (0) 450 740155

Dog Sledding Morzine 1.jpgSleigh Dogs (Avoriaz)

A truly arctic experience for dog lovers.

Activity Info: +33 (0)680 932620

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