Morzine ski resort, located in Haute-Savoie region, is one of the closest major French resorts to the gateway city of Geneva. It was one of the first French ski resorts to develop ski lifts, with the original Pleney cable car being built in the early 1930's.
Morzine ski resort - Portes du Soleil ski area
Pléney station is the main starting point for skiers in the area, with lifts from here to the Les Gets ski area. The area immediately surrounding Morzine is predominantly filled with tree-lined blue and red runs which are perfect for intermediates and beginners. Near the bottom of the Pléney gondola, right by town, are nursery slopes for first-timers, plus some very, very gentle green slopes serviced by short draglifts. As well as tackling Pléney’s Olympique black run, more advanced skiers can take the lifts over to the more challenging Nyon and Chamossière areas.
Nyon has more blues, a switchback red, a bumpy black and some off-piste detours for skiers who want more of a challenge. The Pointe de Nyon, at 2,012 metres, has spectacular views on a clear day of the mountains Hauts Forts, Col du Cou and the Swiss border. You can reach Nyon via the Pléney gondola or the Nyon gondola which is a short drive or bus ride from Morzine village.
Super Morzine is a ski area just beyond Morzine with some blue runs that are great for beginner and intermediate skiers. Taking the Super Morzine telecabine out of the eastern side of the town provides access to the Avoriaz, Chatel and Swiss ski areas.
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.
If you’re a fan of live music, the Cavern’s music session from 5pm attracts some great bands and a lively crowd. Head here as early as 4pm and you’ll find the place packed out for its generous happy hour. Serving spirits, cocktails and with several self-service beer tables (operated by a card you top up at the bar), no one is left thirsty. The later live session, starting at 10pm, welcomes a host of international acts to the stage every night of the season (see their website for the line-up).