La cote-d'arbroz, Haute-Savoie, Rhône-Alpes

Everyone who’s tackled this short climb is of the same opinion: it’s a tough one! After passing the chalets at Côte-d'Arbroz village, you’ll continue pedalling in perfect peace, taking in open and wooded sections. Gradient: 8.5%

A steep road along the beautiful Lac de Montriond. It's hard not to stop, but be sure to do so on the way down. Watch out for the goats in the village of Les Lindarets! Gradient: 6%. This legendary col has featured in the Tour de France seven times. Quite shady at first and consisting of steeper ramps between long false flats, the gradient kicks up to 10% after Montriond. Be careful when going through Les Lindarets, as it is not unusual to find herds of goats nonchalantly occupying the road! The final section of the climb is more regular, zigzagging up through the forest to the Col de Joux verte.

An easy hike from the heights of Montriond along a forest trail to the hamlet of Guéritolles, from where you can enjoy superb panoramic views over the villages of Montriond, Morzine and Essert-Romand. Along the way, you'll see traditional granaries and alpine chalets, and enjoy magnificent views of the surrounding villages and peaks.

A pleasant walk accessible to all, from the centre of the village to the superb Lac de Montriond. A woodland trail where you can enjoy the natural coolness of summer. Take the time to marvel and recharge your batteries in this green paradise!

Difficulty: elite Difference in high: -125m Length: 0,8km

Fun route to learn to the descent safely. Difficulty: green Difference in high: -365m Length: 4,7km

Above the forest, you cross a large expanse of snow to return to the charming alpine village of Mont Caly with magnificent views of the Mont Blanc chain. Leave the hamlet of Les Places (accessed via the route de Mont Caly from Les Gets). Take the forest path down to the hamlet of 'Bonnavaz', where you cross the first bridge. Then take the groomed track to the second bridge. The path now follows the winding track climbing into the forest and up to the Col de l'Encrenaz. Then climb the north slope of Mont Chéry with a lovely view of the Roc d'Enfer and Praz de Lys. Attention: This is a long and difficult circuit and is not recommended when snow or fog are forecast. Why not contact a mountain guide to

Walk in the pastures of the Mont Caly. Wide paths, ideal for family riding. Difficulty: blue Difference in high: +190m and -190m Length: 5,7km

Magnificent views over Mont Blanc. Suitable for all ages, this walk is possible with a pushchair, as long as you have one with off-road wheels. Running time: 2h Difference in altitude: ascent 190m, descent 190m Length: 5.7km Difficulty: 1/3 (suitable for children, families, strollers) Departure/return: Mont-Chery gondola arrival station The mountain pasture is a place of work. Respect private and professional life, keep your dog on a leash, stay on the paths, take away your garbage, close the fences behind you and take note of the traffic bans. When approaching herds, keep your distance and remain vigilant!

Breathtaking views of the Mont Blanc massif. Quite a long circuit, but accessible to children. You'll pass through the charming hamlet of Mont Caly, where a picnic stop is recommended. For those with more stamina, there's a variant that extends the circuit. Duration : 2h30 Elevation : Climb 100m, descent 390m Length : 4,8km Difficulty : 1/3 Starting point : Arrival station of the Mont Chéry gondola lift (1,525m) Arrival : Village Les Gets by the Cornus. Possibility to return with the shuttle bus (stop N7, Cornus) Alternative : Duration : 3h00 Elevation : Climb 170m, descent 470m Length : 6,3km Difficulty : 1/3 Starting point : Arrival station of the Mont Chéry gondola lift (1,525m) Arrival : Village Les Gets by the Cornus. Possibility to return with the shuttle bus (stop N7, Cornus) The mountain pasture is a place of work. Respect your private and professional lives, keep your dog on a leash, stay on the paths, take away your garbage, close the fences behind you and take note of traffic bans. When approaching herds, keep your distance and remain vigilant!

At the workshop, Anouk & Nathalie passionately create utilitarian and decorative pieces ‘Made in Les Gets’. They also offer visits and creative workshops for apprentice potters, apprentice ceramic decorators and apprentice watercolourists. POTTER APPRENTICES We offer filming and modeling initiations for all audiences (adults and children) every Monday morning from 10 a.m. to noon. The pieces are glazed, fired and returned on Friday. APPRENTICE DECORATORS ON CERAMIC Nathalie offers you an introduction to ceramic decoration every Tuesday morning from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. The pieces created are enameled and fired to be returned on Friday. WATERCOLOR APPRENTICES Come learn about watercolor, discover techniques and take the time to create every Thursday morning from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. FREE VISIT We offer you a visit to our workshop with demonstration every friday morning, contact us! Additional sheepfold winter and summer (sheep and lambs in winter) Anouk and Nathalie welcome you to an unusual place, part pottery, part sheepfold! Based in the quiet hamlet of Lassarre in Les Gets, Anouk and Nathalie make a wide range of utility and decorative pots ‘made in Les Gets’. In winter, you can see the sheep in the stable next to the workshop and in summer you can watch them through the window! During the winter season there are free visits on Friday mornings and in summer on Wednesday mornings (reservations required). Every Monday morning from 10am to 12pm, you can learn about throwing and modelling (reservations required). Pieces are for sale during the season Monday to Friday from 9am to 12pm and 2pm to 6pm. Outside these times, on weekends, holidays and off-season, please call us to make an appointment. You can reach the pottery by car, on foot, by train (in summer) or by E-shuttle bus (in winter).

Anouk and Nathalie welcome you in their unique place, half poterie and half sheep farm ! At the workshop, Anouk and Nathalie have created a wide choice of useful and decorative pieces "made in Les Gets". In winter, you can see the sheep in the barn adjoining the workshop and in summer, you can observe them through the window ! Sale of sheep.

Caribou 2 (previously ABC Sport), your ski and snowboard rental shop in winter. Sébastien, ski instructor, and his team will take into consideration your needs and meet your expectations for the rental or sale of your sliding equipment. The team will also be able to answer all types of services or repair concerning your personal skis. Finally, a space dedicated to storing your rental skis is reserved for you.

A shop specialising in downhill, enduro and electric mountain bikes in the summer; 200m from the Pleney cable car. In summer, the store takes the name of "Caribou Mtb Rental Morzine" and transforms itself into a space entirely dedicated to the bike; rental, sale, equipment but also diagnosis, repair and maintenance. Enduro, Downhill, children’s mountain bike, electric mountain bike... a wide range of mountain bikes to make the most of our area.

The refuge is nestled in a hamlet at the foot of Roc d'Enfer, on a flat spot at the bottom of a long, quiet, wooded valley above the Morzine valley, and faces an alpine chalet. Unguarded hut, reservation required: > by telephone on 06 14 95 50 72 > online at http://chaletdegraydon.ffcam.fr Please note that keys will only be issued on presentation of proof of identity by the group leader.

With a true passion for the Alps, we welcome you to your Go Sport montagne Shop.

With a team composed exclusively of local guides who know the area like no one else, Season Guiding offers quality mountain biking in all its forms (MTB, E-Bike, Gravel, Road), from half-day to one week. With its two branches in Les Gets / Portes du Soleil and Chamonix Mont Blanc, Season Guiding offers quality support for biking, skiing or snowboarding provided by local instructors/guides. The result of a collaboration of young locals eager to share their passions, the Season company accompanies you winter and summer through Haute Savoie, Switzerland and Italy. From an initiation to a tour of the Portes du Soleil, we use our experience of former competitors and qualified instructors to allow you to progress while making you happy. Come take a tour of our site to appreciate in detail the services we offer. School, stays, tours, shuttles, we accompany you in the best way possible in the Chablais region, skis on or handlebars in hand.

We offer a wide selection of skis and ski equipment (snowblades, sledges, snowshoes...) for sale or rent. During summer, electric bike hire. You will find all the news, from the freestyle ski to the ski relaxation, for performing as beginners. All the team from Vermont and Ski Service will advise you to take full advantage of your activities.

"The Hub Les Gets" is a ski, snowboard and mountain bike rental shop in the centre of Les Gets, with ski in ski out access, very close to the ice rink and ESF. Our ski rental brands are: Atomic, Deneriaz, Lacroix, Armada, Rossignol, Movement... We have state-of-the-art equipment, including a ski machining centre with a Wintersteiger structured stone machine for the sole and edges. We also have a Bootdoc foot scanner to determine the best rental or new ski boot. Snowscoot hire, bootfitting scanner and boot hire, Volcom, Amplid, Santa Cruz.

At the heart of the alpine Graydon pasture, under the hardened eye of the majestic roc d’enfer, you find the little Graydon chapel. It was built in 1859 and then entirely renovated in 2009 The Graydon chapel constructed in 1859, allowed for the parishes of ST Jean d’Aulps and that of Essert Romand, separated a few years earlier to keep a certain link between them. It was in 1902 that the Swiss architect, Goss, constructed the entrance porche where two Capitals where added that came from the Aulps Abbey. The chapel in consecrated to the immaculate conception is today a place of celebrations and all through the summer season the parish celebrates a mass every Wednesday You can get there from Essert Romand or from the little hamlet called Valette at St Jean d’Aulps

At the foot of the Roc d'Enfer mountains, this hollow coomb is a huge Alpine pasture, surrounded by stunning, steep cliffs. The Graydon chapel and surrounding chalets offer a genuine and peaceful glimpse of a mountain way of life. Located at 1340m and rising to 2243m, the Graydon meadows are easily accessible by car in summer from Essert-Romand. Graydon is the starting point for many walks including the Roc d'Enfer tour, a delightful route that winds through Alpine meadows, offering a glimpse of marmottes and deer. This circuit has superb panoramas of the Aravis mountains, the Roc d'Enfer and the Mt Blanc range. Visitors who wish to learn more about the chapel are invited to go in. It dates from the 19th century but was recently restored, providing a place to sit quietly and recharge your batteries. It hosts several services throughout the warmer months.

The Palais des Sport offers a large choice of rooms able to accomodate 20 to 700 people. The rooms can be used for seminars, workshops, weddings and dinner receptions

Church built in 1825 with canopy roof and carved 16th-century stalls

A fine mountain meadow with an impregnable view of Mont Blanc, the Aravis range, the Dents du Midi and the peaks of the Vallée d’Aulps. Rearing of Abondance cows by the “Gaec du Mont-Clay” cooperative. Access from le Col de l'Encrenaz (15 minutes by foot) and can also be accessed after a walk from Graydon village (part of the walking route “Roc d’Enfer tour”). Col Ratti, which is the highest point of this Alpine meadow, is easy to reach and presents no technical challenges, and offers a wonderful panoramic view.

Average temperature of the lake in July and August: 22 ° C. On the site of the recreation area are located: a sports ground, a waterslide, lake open for swimming, a beach volleyball court, playground for children, restaurant. Opportunity to take swimming lessons. Entertainment program organized.

A slate-quarry worker welcomes you into his workshop to present the history of Morzine's 200-years old slate industry and demonstrates his modern work-techniques. One of the last slate quarries in France, with the Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant (Living Heritage Company) label, we perpetuate this ancestral activity while innovating in extraction and working methods, and offering traditional and fashionable products for roofing, interior and exterior fittings.

This stunning lake - known also as the emerald green lake - sits quietly at the foot of immense cliffs and is a favourite with children and adults thanks to the idyllic view and the feeling of calm it evokes. Lake Montriond is a huge outdoor playground with something for everyone. It includes a swimming area that’s suitable for very young swimmers (lifeguards in July and August), while other visitors can try pony riding, canoeing, paddle. Older children and adults also enjoy walking around the lake to take in the intoxicating beauty of it all... The lake is also a jewel of a find for anglers, with its healthy stock of fario trout and rainbow trout, char and tiddlers! A fishing licence is required.

Located a 15-minute walk from the Nyon plateau, the artificial lake of Nyon Guérin will delight you with its bluish water and its surrounding mountain pastures.

A mysterious, fairytale lake nestling higher up in the mountains. A one-hour walk from La Chèvrerie in Bellevaux. Angling permitted.

Whether you'd like to stop a while to enjoy the Savoyard specialities in the welcoming dining room or just order a takeaway pizza, Le Rocher is just the ticket! Center of Montriond village, next to the tourist office

A friendly atmosphere and a superb panorama await you! Specialties: "Les Mouilles" crust, savoyard specialties with tartiflette, savoyard fondue... In WINTER: in the middle of the ski slopes (departure from the Mouilles chairlift). We offer a varied menu (dish of the day, Savoyard specialities, pizza, crêpes, burgers, salads...). In SUMMER, in the middle of the Pleney mountain pastures: accessible by the road between Morzine and Les Gets (route des Ys) but also on foot, by bike or by mountain bike via the slopes. This year, "MUSIC LIVE" Saturdays are proposed from 10 JULY with a full meal: starter + barbecue (ham on the spit, or pig....) + dessert and coffee.

An exceptional panorama: Mont Blanc In summer, every Saturday: Party Grill & accordion. Every Sunday: Concert at 1 p.m. We also organize professional and private events (birthdays, weddings, baptisms ...). Situated at the arrival of the Mont Chéry cable car and with a panoramic view of the Mont Blanc chain, Le Belvédère welcomes you in summer and winter on the restaurant and brasserie side. In winter, snow sports enthusiasts can also take advantage of the Chery'Snack for fast food. The cuisine offers a varied choice of traditional dishes and mountain specialities, all homemade! For the pleasure of the eyes and the taste buds... La Bonne Franquette with the sound of the accordion every Friday from 1 to 3 pm. Bob Dit l'Ane concerts every Sunday from 1pm. Private parties (privatization of the restaurant) on reservation only.

At the foot of the Roc d'Enfer mountain, in beautiful Graydon hamlet, come and taste our famous potato fritters and Savoyard specialities: tartiflette, cheese fondue, blueberry tart, ice cream, etc.. We will also be offering a daily changing latte (as well as workers' meals). You can reach the restaurant/bar on foot from Saint Jean d'Aulps or by car from Essert-Romand by following the road. Once here, you have the choice of a table near the fireplace or, weather permitting, a table on the terrace in an authentic mountain setting. To ensure your visit is a total success, please book ahead.

The Chalet du Golf restaurant offers a menu of "homemade" products made up of salads, grills, omelets and cooked dishes. Daily, the slates also display suggestions, a burger (savoyard, italian, classic, etc.), one or two grills, a chef's pastry. Finally the "house" desserts with tiramisu, chocolate cake, apple muffin, blueberry and raspberry pies, clafoutis, strawberry soup ...

Welcome to La Croix Blanche, a place where generosity, authenticity and friendly atmosphere are the keywords with Savoyard cuisine and quality products. Welcome to La Croix Blanche, a place where generosity, authenticity and friendly atmosphere are the keywords with Savoyard cuisine and quality products. At lunch time, enjoy a delicious meal at our high-altitude chalet with its large terrace ski-in ski-out, on the heights of the Les Gets village, in Les Chavannes. You will enjoy an ideal setting to taste the Savoyard specialities and other Chef's dishes while admiring the landscape and panoramic view of the mountains and slopes. For après-ski, La Croix Blanche is the place to be for a hot chocolate and a gourmet waffle. The restaurant is accessible by car towards the heights of Chavannes and by ski via the Chavannes Express lift.

Christmas holidays: Click & Collect takeaway sales (pancakes, croque monsieur, hot drinks, sweet and savoury snacks, etc). Come and warm up with our selection of homemade winter soups. Large salads, Morzine fish, homemade pizzas and all our small and large dishes cooked French or Savoyard style. All our desserts are homemade by Emelyne, pastry chef. And for a snack, pancakes from 3pm.

The restaurant « Hôtel du Lac » offers, for lunch and dinner, a pleasant time with great food. The chef’s cooking, made with exceptional products, will delight everyone, young and old alike. You can have a taste of a regional specialty (Raclette) as well as fish from lakes, and discover the local gastronomy thanks to the menus presented. You will try tasty recipes with a quick and attentive service. We are delighted to be able to offer a great variety of meals in order to satisfy you for special occasions or not. An inventive and savory cuisine which will delight everyone. We propose alson vegan or vegetarian meals. OUR FREE TAXI SERVICE Yes, it sounds too good to be true, but when you book to dine at Hotel du Lac this winter, we’ll offer you a free taxi from your accommodation to dinner, and we’ll return you home again at the end of your evening. Here’s how that works… Our free taxi service runs Monday to Friday, 6pm-midnight. Taxis are subject to availability but if you add your requirements to the comments box when you book your table. Children are welcome to the “Hôtel du Lac” restaurant. Everything is planned for them: highchairs, kids-adapted menu, outside and inside games, a slide, a swing, table tennis … New playground 100m away from the hotel. For more information on our menus, follow us on social media.

The refuge is nestled in a hamlet at the foot of Roc d'Enfer, on a flat spot at the bottom of a long, quiet, wooded valley above the Morzine valley, and faces an alpine chalet. Unguarded hut, reservation required: > by telephone on 06 14 95 50 72 > online at http://chaletdegraydon.ffcam.fr Please note that keys will only be issued on presentation of proof of identity by the group leader.

The Hôtel du Lac sits in a haven of peace on the shores of Lake Montriond, close to the world-renowned mountain resort of Avoriaz and the village of Morzine. Nestled on the shore of the breathtaking Lac de Montriond, Hotel du Lac charms its visitors by its idyllic atmosphere, no matter the season. Between the vast sprawling pine forests and the towering snowcapped peak of Mont Nantaux, sits Le Lac. An ever-changing landscape shaped and coloured by the dramatic transitions of each season. With over 40 activities within easy each, our team always has something more to offer. Relax with yoga, explore with guided foraging tours, unwind with a paddle board, or get pumped on a downhill bike. The bar: Time to unwind: choose from a wide selection of wines, local beers and award-winning cocktails, crafted to perfection. With an ever-evolving menu with new savours, influenced by the seasons, to live a unique experience each time you visit. The food: Tasty recipes with a quick and attentive service. We are delighted to be able to offer a great variety of meals in order to satisfyyour for special occasions or not. An inventive and savory cuisine which will delight everyone. We propose also vegan or vegetarian meals.

Service area - free year round car park for summer hikes and winter ski trips. Public disabled toilets. Free shuttle bus during Christmas and February school holidays. Picnic area.

Farmhouse inn located at 1500 m altitude in the heart of the Praz de Lys mountain pastures. The inn has 5 simply comfortable rooms overlooking the Mont Blanc range. Breakfast included. Reservations recommended. Single beds, sheets not provided (bring sheets, meat bag, sleeping bag). Restaurant and working farm on site.

In the heart of the authentic Abondance valley, join in one hour's walk a beautiful refuge, located at 1500 m altitude at the foot of Mount Grange. It proposes you the accomodation and small restauration. And because a refuge is, first and foremost, a stage on the road of the walker, you only have to follow the path to arrive at the lake of Tavaneuse, at the foot of the mount Grange (2432m) or even to Prétairié . Each building is equipped with a kitchenette with two gas, dishes, bowls and allows those who wish to be autonomous. The large building includes the kitchen, a large dining room and a dormitory of 18 persons. The sheepfold has 13 places, it is a haven of peace, easy to heat in winter thanks to its wood stove. Possibility to sleep in half-board, breakfast+night or in free management. Library, bocce, games for children.

Nationally accredited accommodation, ideal for family evenings in the heart of the Portes du Soleil. The Abricotine is unlike other mountain restaurants with its sleeping facilities.

In the Chablais, large gite with 8 bedrooms ideal for a group stay with family or friends. Many facilities: games room - sports, outdoor sauna, bowling green, terrace, seminar room... Skiing 1.5km away, hiking nearby, Lake Geneva 28km away. Large gite of 335m² (+34m² attic) in the heart of the Vallée d'Abondance, arranged on 3 levels. The cottage has 8 bedrooms in total (3 single bedrooms, 3 double bedrooms, 1 triple bedroom and 1 quadruple bedroom). It is adjoining an inn and there is owner accommodation on the 1st floor. Independent entrance for the cottage. Rental in free management. Ground floor: entrance hall, professional kitchen, dining room with dining table, table football, gym - games (bicycles, sofa, table tennis). 1 shower room/wc (prefabricated type). 1st floor: a relaxation area with corner sofa, small table, television. 3 bedrooms: bedroom 1 (1 bed 80x190cm, shower, basin, wc), bedroom 2 (1 bed 90x190cm, shower room/wc), bedroom 3 (1 bed 140x190cm, shower room/wc). 2nd floor: 5 bedrooms. Bedroom 4 (1 bed 140x190cm), bedroom 5 (2 beds 90x190cm that can be pushed together), bedroom 6 (1 bed 90x190cm, washbasin), bedroom 7 (3 beds 90x190cm, 2 of which can be pushed together, washbasin, shower, wc, washer-dryer) , bedroom 8 (2 x 2 bunk beds 80x190cm, shower, washbasin). 2 separate toilets, 1 shower room. Television in each room. Wifi internet access. Sheets and towels provided, optional end-of-stay cleaning package. Meeting room - conference (optional) of 42m² with video projector, screen, large table and chairs, wc. Outside: terrace and garden with sauna (barrel), forest tables, barbecue, balconies. Bowling green. Mountain view. Parking on site. Leisure and services: shops in Abondance 2km, supermarket in La Chapelle d'Abondance 11km. Skiing in the Portes du Soleil area: Abondance 1.5km, La Chapelle d'Abondance 8km, Chatel 13km. Shuttle 2km to the center of Abondance. Lake Geneva, Thonon or Evian-les-Bains Thermal baths 28km away. Swimming pool (Shape of O) in Chatel. Hiking nearby. Switzerland (Morgins) at 18km. It is also possible to reach Switzerland by boat from Evian.

A friendly, family-run mountain pasture. We will be happy to welcome you for a night's rest in our refuge (in dormitory only) or for a simple and generous meal in our inn (only at lunchtime). Le refuge de Chardonnière est situé sur le tracé du GR5 - GR96 et est recommandé aux amoureux de la nature. En effet il est avant tout le lieux d'alpage de nos troupeaux de vaches et de chèvres laitières. Ainsi vous y trouverez un accueil simple et chaleureux, un repas généreux et copieux cuisiné au maximum avec les produits de notre ferme, ainsi qu'une nuit de sommeil bercée au son des clarines.

The mountain hut is situated at the Col de la Golèse in the middle of an alpine meadow. It offers a wonderful panorama on the south side overlooking the Giffre valley and Samoëns and on Morzine and Manche valley on the north side. Located on the route of the GR5, GRP Dents blanches and Tour du Haut Giffre, the Golèse refuge is a starting point for many hikes, and you can stay here for one or more days in charming rooms or dormitories. Accessible to all from the age of 5 in 1h30 (600m ascent), the refuge was completely rebuilt in the 90s. The Baud family, who own the refuge, have been welcoming you for over 25 years to this charming alpine setting. Along the trail, you'll discover a rich variety of mountain plants and, if you're discreet, all the wild fauna of our mountains. This autumn, come and enjoy the beautiful autumn colors and a fine meal of game. This winter, the ascent will be groomed and you'll be able to access the refuge on snowshoes or cross-country skis.

Open all year round for bookings. There isn't always somebody on site. Surveillance only. Faithfully restored alpine chalet at an altitude of 1530m with incredible views of the Roc d'Enfer and Chablais' mountains. Experience life as an alpine farmer in times gone by and make the most of being so close to the mountains. A slice of heaven for total relaxation. Heating, stove, gas cooker and gas lamps. Bring sleeping bag.