From the world’s best mountain bikers to the cream of the female road cycling crop; from endurance challenges to wholesome local festivals. Here’s your ultimate guide to all of the best events in Morzine, Les Gets and Avoriaz this summer. Check back regularly as we’ll keep this page constantly updated.
Sunday 8th June – Festival du Conte, St Jean d’Aulps
This is a charming, family-orientated storytelling festival celebrating its seventh year at the Abbaye d’Aulps and its a favourite amongst local families as it takes place in a stunning setting. This summer the theme is puppets, so we can expect tales, activities and workshops for children. A number of local schools will also take part in performances during the course of the day, there’ll be pony rides too and a village of other activities including reading corners, art courses and more. Retreat to the beautiful tea room for refreshments.
Location: Abbaye d’Aulps, St Jean d’Aulps – VIEW ON MAP.
Time: 10am – 6pm
Price: Free entry during the day, pony rides are €10
Saturday 21st & Sunday 22nd June – Alambike, Les Gets
Alambike is one of the best community events in Les Gets and this year it moves to the start of the season, which is an excellent idea. The objective is to raise as much money as possible for different local charities and this summer all donations will be used by Les Étoiles Filantes. A number of different mountain-bike based challenges are on over offer the weekend, from the 24-hour relay, the 6-hour or the 3-hour races, the aim is always to clock up as many kilometres as possible. There’s also some excellent youth and children’s events too, plus a wonderful atmosphere across the village. Our Summer 24 magazine included an excellent article by the founder of Alambike, which you can read HERE.
Location: Village centre, Les Gets VIEW ON MAP.
Time: Various times each day, check the website for schedule updates HERE.
Price: Free to spectate and enjoy, entry from €5 per child and €25 per person for the races.
Friday 27th – Sunday 29th June – Pass’Portes du Soleil
This is one of the biggest mountain bike challenges in Europe and villages across the Portes du Soleil come alive to celebrate the start of the summer season. Over 8000 riders will cover the same 80km course with start lines set in resorts across the area. They’ll traverse the course using the summer mountain lifts, collecting refreshments from various points en-route. This year Les Gets hosts the accompanying exhibition, which is excellent fun. Pass’Portes spin-offs now include e-bike and gravel bike options as well as walking trails and children’s editions too.
Location: Across the Portes du Soleil, spanning France and Switzerland. View the route HERE.
Time: You ride the course on one day, beginning at 8am.
Price: €77 per person including refreshments en-route and a t-shirt.
Saturday 28th June – Abbaye Sonic – Saint Jean d’Aulps
Yep, this is a dance music festival for families and its grown in size and popularity over the last four years. This year’s event will once again take place in the grounds of the spectacular Abbaye d’Aulps and you’ll discover a packed schedule of music performances throughout the day. There’ll also be music workshops aimed and children, a bar, food and fun, festival vibes throughout the afternoon and into the early hours.
Location: Abbaye d’Aulps, St Jean d’Aulps – VIEW ON MAP.
Time: From 2pm for children’s activities, live music begins at 7pm, last entry at 10am, the event finishes at 2am.
Price: €7 per adult, €3.50 for children under 16 years.
Friday 4th – Sunday 6th July – Spartan Ultra World Championship – Morzine
One of the most anticipated events on the Spartan global calendar, Morzine once again plays host to several gruelling Spartan events over the course of the weekend. Distances range from a 5km route to the mega 21km course, all with accompanying obstacles, as you’d expect. And then there’s the Ultra race… 50km and 60 obstacles along a route that takes you to the top of Nyon. Our particular favourite is the kids race! Huge props to everyone taking part in all of these events!
Location: Across Morzine, view all of the different trails HERE.
Time: Each day across the weekend.
Price: From €129.99 for the 5km race. The kids race is €30 per child.
Saturday 5th July – Fete de la Chévres – Montriond
Nothing says, sounds or smells like summer in the mountains like a heard of local goats and this summer Montriond celebrates them in style. Gather in the Goat Village, just below les Lindarets to join nature activities, children’s workshops, a concert featuring a local bells orchestra and a feast of local specialities to enjoy. There’ll be a children’s show at midday, the concert takes place at 4pm. You’ll also discover that all of the local restaurants serve a goats cheese speciality dish and there’ll be face painting, pottery, an outdoor escape game and more to keep everyone entertained.
Location: Village des Chèvres, Montriond. View the exact location HERE.
Time: 10am – 4pm
Price: Free to enjoy
Saturday 5th & Sunday 6th July – DH Kids Cup Les Gets
Organised by the Velo Club Les Gets, this is a weekend dedicated to local riders aged between 7 and 14 years old. It gives them the chance to enter various competitions during the course of the weekend in a friendly, encouraging atmosphere, as is the spirit of mountain biking in Les Gets!
Location: Les Chavannes, Les Gets. For the exact location tap HERE.
Time: 9am – 6pm each day
Price: TBC
Saturday 19th & Sunday 20th July – Trail des Gets by Rossignol – Les Gets
A trail running race that combines some very challenging routes alongside some of the most incredible views! Trail des Gets is famous for being a friendly trail running event and there are various formats to suit different ability levels. These range from the 11km event to the ‘Chéry Challenge’ – that’s four hours lapping Mont Chéry in case you’re wondering! There are also various formats for the children’s races and an excellent atmosphere across the village accompanies this fantastic event. You’ll also read more about what it takes to stage the Trail des Gets in the Summer 25 issue of Morzine Source Magazine.
Location: Various locations around Les Gets, for the different routes, tap HERE.
Time: Various start times over the weekend
Price: From €30 for the adult races and €5 for the kids races
Monday 21st – Friday 25th July and Monday 4th – Friday 8th August – Royaume des Marmots – Morzine
The summer holidays have arrived in Morzine; the Royaume des Marmots is an event designed to both inspire and entertain small children during their stay in Morzine. A long list of entertainment is planned in the village square including face painting, workshops and educational activities in addition to performances and live music. The best part is that the village square is entirely pedestrianised, making it a safe space for children of all ages.
Location: Place de l’Office de Tourisme, Morzine. Tap HERE for the precise location.
Time: Entertainment begins at 10am each days and continues until 6pm
Price: Free to enjoy!
Monday 28th July to Friday 1st August – Festival 4 Elements, Les Gets
The Festival des 4 Éléments in Les Gets invites young visitors and old on a magical journey through air, water, fire and earth, making unique discoveries along the way. Each day of the week workshops, activities and enchanting shows are designed for children but also for the whole family so you can all make memories together. Play, explore and discover the heritage of Les Gets while uncovering ways to protect the local environment for future visitors. The programme differs each day and there’s always something for everyone to enjoy.
Location: Centre of Les Gets, clock HERE for the exact location.
Time: Entertainment begins at 10am each days and continues until 6pm
Price: Free to enjoy!
Wednesday 30th & Thursday 31st July – Morzine Plage, Morzine
The pedestrianised centre of Morzine turns into a beach for two days each July and it’s the perfect place to camp for a couple of hours to soak up the sunshine. Children will be entertained by a long list of activities including the giant sand box, creative play areas, workshops and even Zumba sessions! You’ll discover deck chairs on which to relax, street entertainers and of course the local cafes, bars and restaurants will be open too. It’ll feel like a holiday within your holiday!
Location: Place de l’Office de Tourisme in Morzine. Tap HERE.
Time: Entertainment begins at 10am each days and continues until 6pm
Price: Free to enjoy!
Saturday 2nd August – Fête du Lac, Montriond
One of the highlights of the summer season in our valley, Fête du Lac sees hundreds of people gather on the shores of Lac du Montriond for a wonderful fireworks display. There’ll also be a special ’80s party with DJs, food and drinks stalls plus other entertainment too. We’ll share the full event schedule when it’s available. Shuttle busses will once again run between various car parks in Montriond as the roads to le Lac will be closed to the public.
Location: Lac de Montriond, click HERE for details.
Time: Gather during the afternoon to enjoy the lake and get the best spot. Fireworks begin at 10.30pm.
Price: Free to enjoy!
Sunday 3rd August – Passage of the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift, Morzine
Of course Morzine is no stranger to Le Tour de France, having hosted some of the most famous stage finish lines in recent years, rider rest days and stage starts in neighbouring Les Gets. For the first time the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift will pass through the village and we’ll be out in force to support. The best female road riders in the world will follow a route from Praz-sur-Arly to Chatel, spanning 124km and passing over the famous Col de Joux Plane en-route. It’s here, on the descent into Morzine that we’ll get the best viewing positions. The race then passes through the village and on towards Le Biot. We’ll share the precise route ASAP.
Location: We’ll share the route here in due course.
Time: We’ll also share more precise times when we have them.
Price: Free to enjoy!
Saturday 9th August – Trail des Hauts Forts, Morzine to Avoriaz
It’s one of the most challenging trail running events in the region and the route is steeped in history; ascend from the centre of Morzine on one of three different distances – 23km, 36km or 52km, arriving in Avoriaz to complete the challenge and collect the kudos. The 52km race is also available in a relay format while the race is also included on the list of UTMB qualifiers.
Location: Find a full review of the routes on the event website HERE.
Time: Races begin from 6am
Price: The starting price is €34
Saturday 23rd August – Montriond-Morzine-Avoriaz Triathlon
First launched in 2018, offering participants a unique location between Montriond and Avoriaz, the MMA Triathlon has expanded in both location and participation over the years. After a brief pause last summer, the event is back for 2025 and includes a large list of distance options, all fully supervised and planned by experienced professional triathletes. You’ll also find that there’s a wonderful, supportive atmosphere at this event, making it a great first triathlon experience for those keen to dip their toe in, so to speak.
Location: Events take place between Montriond, Morzine and Avoriaz over the course of the day.
Time: There’s a staggered start for the different distances, beginning at 10am at Lac de Montriond
Price: Entrance prices vary but begin at €30
Saturday 23rd – Friday 29th August – Avoriaz Dance Festival, Avoriaz
At 1800m in altitude, Avoriaz is the perfect location for an international dance festival. Those cooler temperatures are best enjoyed on one of several dance floors and during the course of this week you’ll find professional dancers from a long list of dance categories performing across the village. Get involved in tutorials and masterclasses with the experts, enjoy performances and spent time with dancers from around the world. It’s possible to enjoy this unique event for just a day, or for five full days.
Location: Stages and dance halls are created around the centre of Avoriaz, HERE.
Time: Dance sessions begin at 8am each day and continue until 2am. Yes, you read that correctly!
Price: Day passes are available from just €59 per person, week-long passes are priced at €175.
Thursday 28th – Sunday 31st August – WHOOP UCI MTB World Series, Les Gets
Les Gets has been the global home of mountain biking for over 30 years (and many would argue much longer!) and its perhaps because of this that the UCI MTB World Series comes calling again in 2025. The Downhill World Cup, the Cross-Country Short Track and Cross Country Olympic events will all be hosted by Les Gets during this weekend, which is sure to prompt more iconic scenes from the finish line. As you can imagine, the entire world of mountain biking will be present in the village, don’t miss this.
Location: Across Les Gets, you can’t miss it
Time: We’ll share the full race schedule once it’s available
Price: Free to enjoy
Saturday 13th September – KMV de Nantaux
The KMV de Nantaux returns in 2025 after a five year break. This famous race has seen some of the most famous runners in the world join the trail that connects Montriond to the peak of Nantaux, just 2.2km above. Yep, they climb a 1km ascent over just 2.2km of trail, making it one of the quickest vertical kilometres in France. Spaces on the race have been restricted to just 250 for this return year, such was the popularity of the event in previous years. We’ve interviewed the organisers about the history of this challenge and their hopes for its future in the summer 25 issue of Morzine Source Magazine so look out for that!
Location: Registration opens on 1st June and we’ll add all event details then.
Time: TBC
Price: TBC
