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Lake Activities

All our resorts feature beautiful freshwater lakes, ideal for relaxation, water sports, wild swimming, and family fun. Spend the day sunbathing, walking, or cycling around the shores, or enjoy a variety of lakeside activities. On the water, explore by kayak, paddleboard, or pedalo — many activities are included in our Active Packs.

Paddle boarding & Kayaking in Morzine (included)

Lakeside cafes & restaurants

Take it easy and relax over lunch beside the lake

Inflatable obstacles in Les Gets

The Les Gets lake hosts the Wi Bit aqua park. An easy walk from Morzine

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Explore the lake by Pedalo

You can try pedalo on the lakes in Morzine and Tignes

Lake Swimming

Enjoy swimming in the fresh and clear waters of an alpine lake

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Fly fishing in Tignes

For beginner & expert anglers. Learn how to fish for brown trout, rainbow trout…

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Lakeside trails for biking, walking & jogging

All our lakes have a biking, walking and jogging track running around the lake

Acroland

Tignes’ Acroland is a must-do activity - giant slides & jumps into the lake

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Lac Montriond, Morzine

  • Special family swimming lake
  • Wild swimming in the main lake 
  • Grassy sunbathing beaches
  • Cycling, walking & jogging track around lake
  • Kayaking or Paddleboarding - (included with Active Pack)
  • Kids activities around the lake
  • Hire a pedalo boat
  • Lakeside restaurants & Cafes

Lac Montriond, a 1.3 km lake near Morzine, is a stunning spot — so much so that we include a paddleboarding or kayaking session in our Active Packs to encourage you to visit! The lake is easy to reach on foot or by bike, or take the free shuttle from Morzine centre. For a touch of adventure, you can hike or bike over the mountain using the lifts and follow gentle trails down to the lake. Kids aged 6+ can even ride a bike, and taking the chairlifts with a bike is great fun.

The lake is perfect for a full day of activity: walking, sunbathing, paddlesports, or letting the kids play while you relax in the natural swimming area. There are three charming lakeside restaurants and a few cafés — some of our favourites — plus a scenic path for walking, biking, or jogging. For extra adventure, take a one-hour walk up to the village of goats, a quaint alpine settlement complete with goats, ice cream, coffee, and gift shops.

Les Gets lake

  • Swimming
  • Sunbathing beaches
  • WiBit inflatable obstacle course
  • Ropes course (tarzan nets) next to lake
  • Assault course next to lake
  • Luge next to lake
  • Lakeside cafes

A stunning focal point of this family-friendly resort, easily reached from Hotel Christiania or via the Pleney gondola from Morzine, using your free lift pass. About an hour’s walk at altitude, with breathtaking views all the way.

The lake is perfect for swimming and relaxing, with a café, sunbathing beaches, and grassy banks ideal for picnics. Families will love the kids’ fun-and-games area, featuring a thrilling assault course, a lake slide and the centrepiece — the WiBit inflatable obstacle course, a favourite with both kids and adults.

Les Gets Lake

Lac Mines D’Or, Morzine

  • Sight-seeing
  • Sunbathing & relaxation
  • The start of many wonderful walks
  • Lakeside cafe

This small, bucolic lake is a peaceful escape from the crowds, surrounded by mountain pastures and coniferous forests. It’s perfect for a gentle walk or cycle, or as the starting point for scenic hikes to the Swiss border. A small café is on site for refreshments.

Located at the bottom of the Manche Valley, the lake is about 15 minutes from Morzine by free resort shuttle, or accessible on foot or by bike via our Lac Mine d’Or Route Card. Once there, enjoy a stroll around the lake, a hike to Col de Cou, or simply relax and soak up the calm, natural surroundings.

Tignes lake

  • Sunbathing beaches
  • Lakeside track for biking, walking & running
  • Exercise equipment around the lake shore
  • Kayaking or paddleboarding or pedalo - (included with Active Pack)
  • Acroland with the Giant Slide
  • Trampolines - (included with Active Pack)
  • Lakeside minigolf - (included with Active Pack)
  • Soft Play Area (Kids age 3+)
  • Restaurants & Cafès
  • Flyfishing for beginners - with instruction 

There are several stunning lakes to explore in Tignes and Val d’Isère, easily accessible on foot or by bike. The main lake in Tignes Le Lac is a spectacular centrepiece, offering a variety of water sports and games, many included on the MyTignes pass in our Active Packs.

You can try kayaking, paddleboarding, or pedalo, and enjoy other lakeside activities. Teens and adults will love Acroland, with adrenaline-filled fun like the giant waterslide. For something more sedate, why not try fly fishing with an instructor.

 

Tignes Lake

Tignes Les Brévières Lake

  • Lakeside track for biking, walking & running
  • Lake wildlife in abundance
  • Tennis courts and kids play area
  • Sunbathing & relaxation
  • Lakeside cafè/restaurant

This beautiful lake sits right in front of Hotel Tetras Lodge, offering scenic bike rides and walks. The trail around the lake is perfect for a cycle on our bikes or a morning jog, with peaceful shores and plenty of wildlife to spot. A restaurant nearby provides refreshments, but our hotel remains one of the few buildings on its tranquil shoreline.

Pic: The lake at Brévières with our Hotel Tetras Lodge 

Lac du Chardonnet

Take the Palafour chairlift from Tignes centre (using your free lift pass) and stroll down to Lac Chardonnet at 2334m. It’s a beautiful high alpine lake and once there, you can try fly fishing (which our Mountain Team can help you organise beforehand) or just pit-stop for a picnic with a view. If you are looking for an energising walk, then instead of taking the chairlift simply walk up the mountain path, following our Route Card. It’ll take just over an hour and is not too strenuous.

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