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18. Morgins - Foilleuse

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Hiker's choice! This can be an easy downhill ramble or a challenging uphill workout between Morgins and the Foilleuse chairlift.

Starting at the bottom station of the Morgins gondola lift , the trail passes next to the bar called Chez Marie. Just past the chalet, take the large path on your left. Pass under the gondola lift, then look for the first round snowshoe sign direction Savolaire.

At the crossroads, turn right into the forest following the Madzé snowshoe signs.

At Madzé, take the wide path on your right, signposted Foilleuse. Take the left-hand path to the ridge and follow it to the top of the Morgins gondola lift . From here, you will enjoy one of the region's most spectacular views of the Dents du Midi and surrounding Alps.

Descent by gondola lift.

Variation:
Take the gondola lift up and hike down on snowshoes:
Duration: 1h45 via Abérieu (very steep) or 2.5 hours via Savolaire (recommended):
When leaving the cable car, turn left, walk along the cable car building and pass to the left of the end of the beginners’ ski carpet and to the left of the Luge Park, where you will find the first snowshoe signpost. Follow the signs advertising the mountain restaurant Gîte d’alpage La Chaux (the track is usually signed using their snow quad), descending to the right along a wide path while enjoying the mountain views. Pass the first farm and continue downhill along the road to the farm at the hairpin bend. Leave the La Chaux signposting (which goes off to the right—unless, of course, you wish to stop there for a gourmet break) and head left onto a small, flat path, before descending with a left-hand turn through the forest. Join a flat road, which you follow to the right for 500 m to reach the Madzé crossroads. We then recommend taking the loop via Savolaire/Champarin rather than the steep path that descends directly to Morgins.

Parking available in Morgins village centre.

Technical Information

Snowshoeing

Difficulty

Not specified

Duration

2h30mn

Dist.

3.7 km

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Route de Marzolet 2e pylone de la télécabine de Morgins , CH - 1875 Morgins

Lat : 46.235939Lng : 6.858469

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RDDM Tourist Office at Morgins

Do you need information, advice or help to plan your stay? The Morgins tourist office is at your entire disposal. Our team is pleased to meet you and be at your entire disposal.Our office is now located in the village center (between Edelweiss Market Morgins and Tazza Bar), at the Route du Village 6. At your disposal - Resort and regional brochures - Walking, hiking and snow-shoeing maps, ski touring - Event/Entertainment programme - Daily weather forecast - Public transport timetables and bus/train ticket sales in Switzerland (excluding reservations) - Fishing permits - Village and Sports hall bookings - Resort tax payments for camping-cars and vans - Ticket sales for Chaplin's World and Aquaparc - Your comments and suggestions

Route du Village 6 CH - 1875 Morgins

- Région Dents du Midi SA -

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The Morgins gondola lift

The new 10-seater cable car takes you from the centre of Morgins village (1350m) to the summit of La Foilleuse (1850m), where you can admire a magnificent panorama.Morgins just leveled up with a brand-new gondola! Starting December 2023, hop into one of the cozy 10-person cabins for faster, easier access to incredible views from La Foilleuse. The new gondola replaced Switzerland's iconic 1st detachable 3-person chairlift, which had been in service since 1983.

- Région Dents du Midi SA -

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Restaurant de la Foilleuse

This iconic watering hole, mountain restaurant, and après hotspot at the top of the new Morgins gondola was recently renamed ' "La Foilleuse".Situated atop the brand new 'Morgins Gondola', offering a genuine balcony overlooking the Dents-du-Midi. Enjoy the view from the terrace! The Foilleuse restaurant serves up a gourmet, locally-inspired cuisine, rooted in regional produce of the highest quality, while maintaining a commitment to environmental sustainability. In winter, a self-service bistro area is also available. Our entire team looks forward to welcoming you every day from 8:45 am until 16.30 pm. On Friday evenings, enjoy your ski touring session... we welcome you until 9 pm. On Saturday evenings are for night skiing… we welcome you until 7:15 pm. Reservations by phone only.

Route de la Chaux CH - 1875 Morgins

- Région Dents du Midi SA -

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