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Montriond, Haute-Savoie, Rhône-Alpes

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Nestled in the heart of Haute-Savoie, in the Rhône-Alpes region, Montriond is a true alpine gem. This charming village will captivate you with its breathtaking landscapes overlooking the beautiful Morzine Valley. Montriond is especially renowned for its sumptuous Lac de Montriond, often called the 'Emerald Lake' due to its crystal-clear waters reflecting emerald green hues. Surrounded by majestic ...See more

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Tour of the "Battante" with a video presentation on Wednesday
1.5 km

Tour of the "Battante" with a video presentation on Wednesday

Discover the work of sawing wood in an authentic sawmill, restored by members of the association “La Battante Morzinoise”! In the good smell of sawdust, the paddle wheel, the cogs and the swinging saw. An ancestral heritage Have you heard of “la battante”? That’s the name the old-timers of Morzine used to give their sawmills, powered by the energy of the mountain streams. “La Battante Morzinoise” invites you to discover the world of the sawmill—a true world of insiders! Gaze at the waterwheel, admire the gleaming machinery, and listen to the song of the saw—a sound that accompanied scenes of life in Morzine for centuries... In a world of planks, sawdust, cast iron, and steel, a member of the association will reveal all the secrets of this quintessentially mountain-region machinery. Join our guided summer tours, available in three formats: Free admission with a voluntary donation at the end of the tour, at the visitors’ discretion - By registration: Wednesdays at 3:00 p.m. with a video screening: online registration required Screening of an 18-minute video on the theme: “MORZINE 1840–1990 / 150 Years of Sawmill History Linked to the Development of Tourism” in the hall of the former Pléney power plant at the entrance to Dérêches Park Watch the sawyers at work The Battante Loop Trail, offering views of the outdoor waterwheel and the interior machinery Option to explore the trail on your own on foot, located between Place de l’Eglise and La Battante, to discover how water power drives the sawmill without the use of electricity. - Free admission on Fridays all day from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., with the sawmill in operation - Organized group tours available upon prior request / contact labattante@orange.fr

502 Route du Palais des Sports 74110 Morzine
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Montriond Lake
2.4 km

Montriond Lake

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 vision it offers and the feeling of calm it evokes. Lake Montriond was created after a part of the Nantaux mountain fell away to the north-west. Although it is unclear when this landslide happened - estimates vary from 300 to 4500 years ago!) the landslide created a natural dam in the existing river which became the lake we see today. The water level was nonetheless prone to serious fluctations and a huge project to rectify this was completed in 1990 thanks to Montriond town hall. Since then the tourist industry has flourished... Montriond Lake is a huge outdoor playground with something for everyone...it includes a swimming area that's suitable for even very young swimmers, while other visitors can try pony riding, canoeing, paddle or mini-golf. 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 so enthusiasts must wait until the snow has melted before they can start to uncover the riches that lie beneath the surface... In figures, Montriond Lake is 33 hectares in size, or 25000 to 35000m2 depnding on the water level. Lake Montriond is a Chablais UNESCO Global Geopark Key Site. As you walk around Montriond lake you will discover the glacial history of the valley, the Sarde land registry and also the tale of the extravagant Baron de l'Espée...

Route du lac 74110 Montriond
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Restaurant La Pointe de Nyon
4.6 km

Restaurant La Pointe de Nyon

The team of Les Aigles du Léman leaves the lakeside to settle in Nyon sector in the Morzine les Gets ski area. Meal shows with flights of eagles indoors, courses of falconry, indoor playgrounds, skiing on the slopes with eagles on the menu of this park in the Nature. Unique in the world - The first bird of prey leisure park in the mountains ! Les Aigles du Léman – Winter park - Morzine ACCESS : By ski (Morzine ski area/Nyon sector) or by foot (via Nyon cable car) – Free parking place WHAT’S ON OFFER ? The team of Les Aigles du Léman leaves the lakeside to settle in Nyon sector in the Morzine les Gets ski area. Meal shows with flights of eagles indoors, courses of falconry, indoor playgrounds, skiing on the slopes with eagles on the menu of this park in the Nature. FOOD & ENTERTAINMENT •Two concurrent lunch services -Lunch & show from 11.45 am (bookings essential or presentation on time) : a humurous themed lunch « Jeannot hunts the ‘Dahu’ » to discover that ‘Dahu’ can be a bird (INDOOR/downstairs) -Lunch & entertainment from 12 – 2.00pm (no bookings required, subject to availability) : during « The Lord of the Mountains » lunch, the team will serve you a delicious traditional meal when raptors will be shown (inside and/or outside, weather permitting) => Lunch & entertainment : 29€ adult / 22€ children (up to 14 years old) -A ski-in ski-out snack bar located on the slopes in front of the Chalet serving quick food including fries, saucisses, nuggets, croque-monsieurs, paninis as well as waffles, crepes, ice creams, tartes and water, soft-drinks, beer and hot wine ACTIVITIES •Raptor Encounters (9.30 – 11.30am) (bookings essential/upon request) -World first experience « Skiing with an eagle » (4 persons max.) oFalconry course (4 persons max.) to learn how to handle and fly a bird of prey => Price : 120 Euros/person (from 10 years old) -A luge track located behind the restaurant, accessible to all -A themed walking track outside the chalet to learn more about the birds of prey -Walking through the aviaires -Inside the chalet, you will find plenty of things to keep you entertained -An indoor playground (slides, ball pit, etc…) for young children (< 10 years old) -A « bird of prey » gift shop including a selection of souvenir items, gifts, soft toys, postcards, T-shirts, etc…

Plateau de Nyon 1185 route des raverettes 74110 Morzine
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Chalet Coeur de Charmy
7.9 km

Chalet Coeur de Charmy

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.

1812 route de Charmy l'Envers 74360 Abondance
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