Morzine ski resort, located in Haute-Savoie region, is one of the closest major French resorts to the gateway city of Geneva.
Morzine ski resort - Portes du Soleil ski area
Morzine sits right at the heart of the ski area and provides easy access to both sides of it. The area immediately surrounding Morzine is predominantly filled with tree-lined blue and red runs which are perfect for intermediates and beginners.
Taking the Pleney lift out of the western side of the town will whisk you up into the Morzine and Les Gets slopes. Many of the local ski schools meet at the top of the Pleney lift and the ski area here offers an abundance of pistes to suit all abilities. A pleasant traverse across the hill provides access to the Les Gets slopes which encompasses the Chevannes area and the larger Ranfolly bowl.
Taking the Super Morzine telecabine out of the eastern side of the town provides access to the Avoriaz, Chatel and Swiss ski areas. Avoriaz sits at an altitude of 1800 metres and is therefore a very snow sure resort. The ski area here is vast and has a fantastic offering for beginners with many nursery slopes around the village. As you head higher on the lifts out of the village there is a wide range of more advanced slopes and snowparks as well as some easily accessible off piste areas. You can easily ski across from Avoriaz into Linderets then across into Chatel or head down off the back of Avoriaz into the Swiss side.
Morzine snowpark
Apres ski
In the future, much of the activity is to be had in pubs and also discothèques at the Le Pleney end of the resort. Popular nightclubs consist of Opéra Rock and also Le Paradis.
Morzine village
As well as the amazing skiing, Morzine is a lively town and has everything you could need including an abundance of shops, bars and restaurants, cinema, large swimming complex...
The wide range of restaurants offer everything from Michelin starred gastronomy to cheap and cheerful burger places. Many of the restaurants are owned and operated by local families offering traditional Savoyard fare as well as wider menus.