What to do when not on the pistes ?
Crucial question when you don’t ski and even if you love spending the day on the slopes, there are a thousand reasons to want to do something else during your stay in Morzine! Busy with toddlers, weather conditions, small injury or simply wanting to discover the resort and its surroundings differently! Lacking time to dissect the programs of the Tourist Office? No problem! Le Tremplin has compiled for you a selection of off-piste activities and events not to be missed …. follow the guide!
Winter’s animations in Morzine
With friends and family
Resort’s welcome drinks
— where : Tourist Office Square
— when : mondays at 4.30pm
Celebrate your arrival by tasting local cheeses, cotton candy or a “hot green” local mixture of Green Chartreuse and hot chocolate!
Morzine Market
— where : Post Office Square
— when : wednesdays mornings
You will find there all the tasty local products of the soil as well as textiles and crafts!
Commented visit of the Fruitière (cheese-making factory)
— where : Fruitière de l’Alpage
— when : wednesdays and thursdays 9am to 10 am
Discover all the crafting secrets of our mountains best cheeses.
Commented visit of the Fish Farm
— where : Pisciculture, route des Ardoisières
— when : wednesdays at 3pm
Learn how fish farming works and the stages of raising delicious Morzine trout.
Patrimonial Visits
— where : Place de l’Eglise
— when : thursdays at 10am
In the company of a Savoie Mont-Blanc Heritage Guide, take a stroll to discover the emblematic places of the village and its history over time.
Artificial snow supply network visit
— where : Pleney Snow front
— when : mondays from 2pm to 3pm
Accompanied by professionals from the sector, take part in an extraordinary visit to the heart of the Morzine artificial snow supply network. Free registrations at the Tourist Office.
Handpicking stroll, fir tree syrup workshop
— where : Parc des Dérêches
— when : thursdays
Enjoy the benefits of a walk in nature to pick fir branches. On your return, you will concoct an authentic and delicious fir syrup in a cauldron.
Escape Game
— where : “Le Vieux Pont” library
— when : mondays at 2.30pm
Play detective on this incredible adventure!
Hockey : exhibition shows of the local Pingouins
— where : Skoda Arena
— when : les wednesdays at 8.45pm
Support our local team: the Morzine Avoriaz Penguins during a great ice hockey exhibition match at the Morzine rink: the Skoda Arena.
Van Gogh Exhibition, painter and poet
— where : Palais des Sports
— when : everyday
Admire 280 prints, original drawings and evening painting of the Grand Master.
For kids
Stories for babies
— where : “Le Vieux Pont” library
— whens : wednesdays at 10.30am
It is never too early to start reading! The library offers you one hour of parent / baby time to discover a book, a story.
Animated stories
— where : “Le Vieux Pont” library
— whens : wednesdays at 10.30am
Our librarian, hosts a special time for children starting 3 years old and up to come and listen to a nice story (tell carpet – kamishibai – nursery rhymes ….).
Kids cooking workshops
— where : Palais des Sports
— when : tuesdays at 4pm
Your little ones can learn to cook under the benevolent advice of Pascale !
Creative workshop for kids
— where : Palais des Sports
— when : tuesdays, wednesdays, thursdays
Workshops for children: making a candle, a pretty wooden panel, etc.
Morzine fun winter race
— where : Place de l’Office de Tourisme
— when : fridays at 4.30pm
Challenge your friends on a frantic obstacle course! Be the fastest to earn the reward.
Morzine’s winter events
Snow Carnival
— February 8th to March 9th
Celebrate Carnival Mardi Gras with a parade of floats every Thursday at 6 p.m. Parents and children are invited to dress up to admire the colorful floats that roam the resort. Masks and lanterns are on sale at the tourist office.
Ladies Night Tour
— March 3rd
A flagship event to meet the female athletes and hopes of French skiing. On the slopes, an exhibition test in fun parallel night slalom without forgetting the signing sessions!
Morzine prends soin de vous
— March 9th to 13th
A week of relaxation and well-being. For a whole week, Morzine offers various activities and workshops: yoga, massage, relaxation, beauty moments. I
Rock the pistes
— March 15th to 21st
A festival combining ski and mountain with the pleasure of concerts and outdoor shows. Find 5 major artists in concert on the slopes and at least 30 apreski concerts in the streets of Châtel, Les Gets, Morzine, Champery, Avoriaz and Morgins resorts.
Course des Champions des Portes du Soleil
— April 5th
Great end-of-season race on the Nyon plateau,
where children rub shoulders with the champions of the Portes du Soleil resorts, all invited and present to ski, sign autographs, take the
pose and encourage young talents!
