Spring
As the snow line slowly recedes and thaws, life reawakens across the valley.
No longer held down by the incredible might of ice and cold; wild flowers and fauna erupt from their winter refuges, reconquering the once barren forest floor.
HIKING
A fantastic time of year to explore the mountains, forests and valleys without the crowds of summer and winter.
Spring offers a more tranquil experience at Lac de Montriond.
The hotel is on the doorstep of some of the best mountain walks in Europe, including outstanding views of Mont Blanc and beyond. We absolutely love hiking in the Alps and our carefully curated self-guided routes provide the best available day walks in the Portes du Soleil mountain range. With our comprehensive route directions and detailed maps to hand, you can explore the delights of the alpine scenery at your own pace.
TRAIL RUNNING
Trail Running in Montriond and the Portes du Soleil
As soon as the snow starts melting and the beautiful trails around the Portes du Soleil are uncovered, it’s time to dust off the running shoes.
Spring season is a beautiful time in the mountains. The grass is turning green and the pretty mountain flowers are in bloom.
There really is a trail for every level of running here. Whether it is your first time or you are an ultra-marathon runner. The Portes du Soleil offers:
400 km of adapted routes
48 routes, for all levels
Routes accessible from the town centre
Forested valleys throughout the area
There is a dedicated mobile app called “Portes du Soleil Summer” which has all 48 routes
With maps, difficulty levels, distances and elevations allowing you to plan your route with ease.
TRIATHLON
Lac Montriond is the perfect location for triathlon training!
From June the lake is warm enough to swim and the vast Lac Leman (Lake Geneva) is only 40 minutes away by car. Prefer to swim in a pool?
The Morzine pool is open full time from July – August. At other times, the pool is open restricted hours and days, for more information click here
Cycling:
We are incredibly lucky to have some of the best road cycling right on the doorstep of the hotel. Training for a triathlon at altitude could not get any better, if it’s good enough for the Tour de France, then it’s good enough for us!
Running:
There are trails for every level of running here. Whether it is your first time or you are an ultra-marathon runner. The Portes du Soleil offers 400km of adapted routes.
21 ski lifts accessible to trail runners with a single pass (open from end of June – September)
48 routes for all levels and some accessible from the town centre
Morzine/Montriond triathlon in August: https://triathlon-morzine-montriond.com/
YOGA
Need to add a little bit of zen to your stay?
Why not try yoga, take advantage of the alpine scenery and the great outdoors to work on your posture and find a moment of serenity in the surrounding natural beauty.
Book your classes on the deck of the Domaine du Baron (adjacent to Hotel du Lac) with yoga teachers Nicole, Ursula or Katie, who all offer different types of classes.
Lake Montriond awaits you in a picturesque landscape, a graceful calm with only the sounds of nature.
WEDDINGS
Hotel du Lac is the perfect wedding venue, situated in one of the French Alps’ most stunning locations.
Say your vows on the shores of this beautiful Alpine lake, enjoy your champagne reception on our raised terrace and finish your day dancing the night away in our stretch marquee that sits quietly at the foot of immense cliffs!
We have partnered with Mountain Weddings to make sure that all the details for your special day are taken care of.
