The trip

LEVEL ***

Elevation: +/- 400 to 700m approximately per day.
Walking time: 3 to 5 hours per day depending on the group.
Type of trek: mountain hike on marked trails.
The tour with one hotel only allows you to have rest day during the week at any point.

ACCOMMODATION

5 or 6 nights in a 3-star hotel in twin/double bedroom. Single supplement on request.

Located 500m from the centre of Morzine, this hotel offers all the comfort for a week of sports and relaxation: a large living room with warming wood fire, spa with sauna, jacuzzi, indoor heated pool and a cosy bar. The hotel is also a food lovers heaven with a large menu of local dishes.

The village centre is within easy walking distance with a large selection of shops and an outdoor ice-rink. Weekly cultural events include: a visit to the sawmills in Morzine old town, the slatemines or the local cheese makers producing tomme, reblochon and abondance. Morzine also offers a lively après-ski nightlife with wine bars, pubs, open air djs, clubs....

MEALS

Breakfast and dinner are provided at your hotel.
Picnics are included and are carefully prepared daily by your mountain leader, comprising a variety of a healthy salads and local products.

Please inform us about your food allergies and special diets at the time of booking.
We do our best to accommodate special diets (gluten-free, vegetarian, etc.). However, we encourage you to bring some additional products for your own picnics.

MAPS

IGN Top 25 - 3528 ET Morzine and 3530 ET Samoëns

Practical information

ACCESS TO DEPARTURE POINT

Meet at the hotel Alpen Roc in Morzine to check in.

BY TRAIN
Inbound: depart Gare de Lyon (Paris) at 10:30am arrive in Thonon at 3:06pm.
Then bus, depart Thonon at 3:15pm (3:05 in low season) arrive in Morzine at 4:00pm (3:50pm). 10 minutes walk (or free village bus) to the hotel
Return: depart from Morzine by bus at 10:30am (11.00am in low season), arrive in Thonon at 11:25am (or 11.50am).
Then train from Thonon at 1:00pm, arrive Gare de Lyon (Paris) at 5:42pm.
Times given are indicative and should be verified in a train station or on the SNCF website.

BY BUS VIA THONON OR CLUSES
Bus SAT Thonon - Morzine 

BY CAR
Take the A40 motorway to Cluses, then direction Morzine/Avoriaz (les Portes du Soleil), follow Taninges, Les Gets to arrive in Morzine.

CAR-SHARING
Get in touch with people to share a lift! Here are some website : www.blablacar.fr  www.laroueverte.com  www.roulezmalin.com

End point on Day 6 after your trek or on Day 7 after breakfast at the hotel, depending on the chosen formula.

ACCOMMODATION BEFORE AND AFTER

Hôtel Alpen Roc 0033 (0)4 50 75 75 43
Morzine Tourist Office: +33 (0)4 50 74 72 72
www.morzine-avoriaz.com

TO CONTACT US

If you are late please contact the agency as soon as possible on: +33 (0)4 50 79 09 16 or +33 (0)6 42 49 76 07

Equipment & luggage

EQUIPMENT LIST

Clothing

• Walking trousers
• Shorts (Bikini/swimsuit, just in case!)
• Breathable or merino wool t-shirts
• Breathable or merino wool leggings
• Fleece or jumper
• Wind stopper or Goretex jacket
• Waterproof poncho + gaiters or Goretex trousers + waterproof rucksack cover
• Pair of gloves and a warm hat
• Sun hat or baseball cap
• Walking socks (1 pair per day)
• Sturdy walking boots with a good sole, already broken in
• 1 change of clothes for the evening
• A pair of comfortable shoes for the evening

Other Equipment

• Toilet bag
• Quick drying towel
• Sunglasses and sun cream
• Water bottle or Camelback (1.5 litre minimum)
• Knife, fork and spoon
• Plastic lunch box/plate for your picnic lunches
• Plastic cup for coffee
• Small First Aid kit (antihistamine, ibuprofen, Compeed type blister pads...)
• Survival blanket
• Head torch or hand torch
• Sleeping bag liner sheet and pillowcase (blankets provided at accommodation)
• Two adjustable walking poles (highly recommended)
• Identity card or passport

BACKPACK

Bring a comfortable backpack of 30 to 40 litres for your personal belongings for the day (warm clothes, waterproofs, water, plate and cutlery for your picnic, sunscreen and your identity papers) and please keep a little room to carry a picnic and snacks.