The trip

LEVEL **

Elevation gain: +/- 400 to 700 m on average per day.
Walking time: 3 to 5 hours per day.
Type of hike: mountain route with no particular technical difficulty, accessible to most people.
Staying in the same hotel throughout the week allows you to rest for a day if needed.

This trip requires good overall fitness. Your physical preparation will make your trip easier and allow you to enjoy it even more. To prepare, we recommend regular walking, jogging, cycling, or another sport. You can consult the different levels of hiking here.

The roadbook provides sufficient information on the itinerary of your hike. However, it is essential to be able to read an 1:25,000 map and to be sufficiently autonomous in the mountains to be able to tackle the itinerary with confidence, whatever the weather (fog, snow, etc.). Guiding is not included in the self-guided package.
You will be crossing areas with no telephone network. For your own safety, you may wish to bring along a radio or the latest generation telephone with a satellite connection.

ACCOMMODATION

5 or 6 nights in a 3* hotel in a 2-person room. Single supplement on request.
Located 200 meters from the center of the village of Morzine, this hotel offers all the comfort for a true week of sports and relaxation: a large lounge with a fireplace, a cozy bar, a spa with a sauna, jacuzzi, and heated indoor pool... as well as culinary delights with a delicious table, varied and well-prepared menus, and must-try Savoyard specialties.
The village of Morzine is accessible on foot from the hotel. It has all the shops of a charming village resort, as well as traditional and cultural activities: a tour of the old village, a visit to the slate quarries, the dairy where they make Tomme, Reblochon, and Abondance cheeses, an indoor swimming pool, and an Olympic ice rink... Not to mention the nightlife, wine bars, and pubs.

MEALS

Breakfast and dinner are served at the accommodation. For lunch, you can order a picnic from your accommodation or buy in the local shops. Please let us know about any allergies or dietary restrictions when making your reservation. The accommodation will do its best to accommodate special diets (gluten-free, vegetarian, etc.).

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
Departure from Paris Gare de Lyon, arrival in Thonon. Then bus Thonon>Morzine, and 10 min walk (or free shuttle) to your hotel.
Return journey : Bus Morzine>Thonon. Then train Thonon > Paris.
Timetables must checked with SNCF.

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! www.blablacar.fr  www.laroueverte.com  www.roulezmalin.com

The end of the trip is on Day 6 after your hike or on Day 7 after breakfast at the hotel, depending on the chosen option.

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
• Down jacket
• 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 (0,4 ~ 0,5L)
• 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.