LOCATION

Morillon

Morillon is one of the four towns of the Vallee du Giffre with Samoëns, Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval and Verchaix. It belongs with Flaine to the Grand Massif.

Like all the towns in the valley, Morillon combines tradition and modernity with a wide choice of sporting and cultural activities for winter time as well summer time.

Its historical centre and the many hamlets will delight the lovers of beautiful stones and ancient edifices. Marked trail Morillon and its hamlets – Haut Giffre Tourism

During winter, the ski area (alpine and cross-country) will satisfy the beginners as well as the most demanding sportspersons, and the fans of new snow sports. Ski in Upper Savoy: Grand Massif, ski area in France (grand-massif.com).

Starting from Morillon, discover the Cascades run (blue slopes): 14km of wild landscape between Flaine (2500m altitude) and Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval (800m altitude) Cascades Run – Haut Giffre Tourism

During summer, the leisure centre is accessible to all to the delight of families. It comprises a small mountain lake with a sand beach and free swim, as well as several lawns and activities. Outdoor activities Lac Bleu – Haut Giffre Tourism.

Grand Massif

Grand Massif is one of the biggest alpine ski areas in France. It offers 265km of slopes for every level (green, blue, red, black) and sliding sport. Ski in Upper Savoy: Grand Massif, ski area in France (grand-massif.com)

Grand Massif also offers a wide choice of other activities Winter activities – GRAND MASSIF (grand-massif.com) ; Winter activities Vallee du Giffre: snowshoeing, paddle and winter rafting – Grand Massif winter (haut-giffre.fr)

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Starting from Morillon, discover the Cascades run (blue slopes): 14km of wild landscape between Flaine (2500m altitude) Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval (800m altitude) Cascades Run – Haut Giffre Tourism

The mountain bike and hiking fans can also access the Grand Massif’s cable cars during summer.Mountain bike itineraries Morillon, Samoëns, Sixt: Grand Massif, itineraries and mountain bike rental (grand-massif.com)

Vallee du Haut-Giffre

The Vallee du Giffre is a paradise for medium mountain hikers, located between Lake Geneva and Chamonix. Hiking in the Vallee du Griffe: Family hike in Upper Savoy – Vallee du Giffre Tourism..

Several other activities in the Vallee du Giffre Summer activities: Summer holiday Grand Massif, Upper Savoy (haut-giffre.co.uk).

The Fer-à-Cheval Cirque is also located in the Vallee. It is the largest mountain cirque in the Alps, with impressive cliffs and cascades, and it belongs to the Sixt-Fer à Cheval nature reserve– Passy Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval / Passy | FRENCH NATURE RESERVES (reserves-naturelles.org)

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