Morgins
Morgins
The Valais resort of Morgins is located at about 1300 m in the valley of the same name, a side valley of the Val d'Illiez in Lower Valais, directly on the border with France. The road leads from Monthey in the Rhone valley through the Val d'Illiez to Troistorrents and from there in countless tight bends up to the upland valley of Morgins (15 km from Monthey). The border pass of Pas de Morgins, a short ridge with a pretty mountain lake, leads into the Val d'Abondance in France.
Summer
In summer there is an extensive network of footpaths with several themed walks such as the Planets, Woodland, Bridges or Bee Discovery Paths. On the walk from the Val de Morgins to the Val d'Illiez, the Dents-du-Midi and the Mont Blanc massif are the main features of the panorama. Plant lovers will find many species here that are rare in Switzerland, including orchids. Other sports available are riding, tennis, grass karting, an open-air pool, mini-golf in the village centre and archery. A hang-gliding school offers accompanied flights.
In July/August, 25 lifts in the "Portes du Soleil" region are open to bikers. There are 650 km of bike routes and several free-riding slopes in the Franco-Swiss Bike Park. The loop up to the viewing point of the Pointe des Mossettes on the way from the Val de Morgins to Champéry gives a good view over this bikers’ territory.
Highlights
- Les Portes du Soleil – a huge Franco-Swiss winter sports region with 650 km of slopes at an average altitude of between 900 and 2300 metres and about 200 cable-cars and lifts.
- Fortifications and fairy grotto near St. Maurice – a high point in the history of Swiss fortifications and an idyllic lake with a 77 m high waterfall inside the mountain.
- Salt mines at Bex – a huge number of tunnels, shafts, steps and vast halls; several kilometres of this 50 km long underground labyrinth can be visited.
- Wine Museum in Aigle – the Vaudois Wine Museum by Lake Geneva introduces you to nearly 2000 years of the history of viticulture.
- Aquaparc and Swiss Vapeur Parc – two theme parks for the whole family in Le Bouveret: the "Caribbean of Lake Geneva" with slides and a wellness park and a huge model railway to ride on.
Top Events
- Fête du Lac de Morgins – big summer festival with fireworks by the lake at Morgins above the village, with folk and country music etc. (August).
- Alpabzug – the cows come down from the mountain pastures in the morning, then there are bars, music and regional culinary delights to enjoy (September).
- Ceremony of the Toupins de Morgins – traditional winter solstice festival with a gathering on the church square for water, milk and wine (December).
- "C'est l'Hiver" Morgins Ski & Festival – new season celebration with concerts, entertainment and the chance to try out the latest skis (December).
News
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