Morillon: Mountain Lake, Hiking Trails and Chapels

Morillon brings together a mountain lake, marked hiking trails and chapels with activities on the water. Lac Bleu is a 2.5-hectare mountain lake; swimming is free at its beach, and there are also extensive green spaces. The trails offer a range of experiences, too: they lead to Morillon’s highest point, along the banks of the Giffre or through local hamlets. During your stay, you can therefore choose between time at the lake, different hiking interests and local cultural themes.

Lac Bleu: Swimming, Water Sports and Fishing

At Lac Bleu, you can enjoy the beach with free swimming access and the extensive green spaces. If you’re interested in guided activities on the water, there are two different options here. “Initiation Kayak” is a 1.5-hour introductory kayaking session with playful instruction, led by a certified instructor. “Initiation au Paddle” also offers paddleboarding sessions at Lac Bleu de Morillon, guided by a certified instructor.

The kayaking activity is presented as a playful introductory lesson, with a duration of one and a half hours to give you a clear timeframe. Trout fishing is also possible at Lac Bleu. A fishing permit is required and can be purchased at the tourist office.

Hiking Trails for Different Interests

The marked “La Croix des 7 Frères” trail reaches Morillon’s highest point at 1,684 metres and offers beautiful views of the valley. It starts to the right of the Les Esserts chairlift. Access to the lift is seasonal and should be taken into account when planning.

If you’d rather follow a riverside route, you can take the marked “Au fil du Giffre” trail. It begins at Lac Bleu de Morillon and runs along the left bank of the Giffre. Its route is therefore quite different from that of the “La Croix des 7 Frères” trail, which leads to the town’s highest point.

The marked “Morillon et ses hameaux” trail passes through local hamlets. Along the way, you can experience local architecture and religious heritage through the chapels. This gives the trail a different focus from the views at the highest point or the riverside route.

The “Alpage de la Vieille” hiking trail is accessible to visitors aged three and over. It is suitable for observing local wildlife such as goats, sheep and marmots; however, encounters and sightings are not guaranteed.

Chapels and Cheese Tastings

The “Morillon et ses hameaux” hamlet trail offers a way to discover local architecture and religious heritage. The Chapelle du Châtelard was built in 1750. The Chapelle des Miaux houses a Pietà of unknown origin. These details add specific historical and artistic points of interest to the chapel route.

Cheese is another local interest: Ferme de la Vieille offers tastings of cheese from its alpine farm in Morillon. This is a distinct option alongside hiking trails and activities at Lac Bleu.

Morillon in Winter

The Grand Massif comprises five ski resorts: Flaine, Les Carroz, Morillon, Samoëns and Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval. Resort information may change between seasons, so check the latest overview before your winter trip.

Discover more destinations: Bloye, Reyvroz, Veigy-Foncenex, Les Contamines-Montjoie, Bonneville, Cruseilles, Novel, La Chapelle-D'abondance

For the full travel overview: Haute-Savoie.