Morgins Ski Resort Guide
Morgins (population 600 in summer, 6000 at half-term holidays!) is a tiny Swiss, chocolate box, village nestled in a tight valley above the Rhone on the south-east side of Lac Leman. At first glance Morgins is not an obvious holiday destination as only 2 lifts leave the village (one on either side of the valley). However, Morgin's magic is that it is linked to the massive Portes du Soleil ski area; 12 resorts and two countries which can never be skied out in just one holiday. Whilst everybody knows all this, most of the tourists that do hit Morgins each winter leave the resort skiing early to hit Les Crosets, Chatel & Avoriaz. The real secret of Morgins is the skiing around the Follieuse area (one lift, north facing, great snow and lots of secret powder stashes in the right weather and it holds its snow 'until very late despite it's altitude). When you add all that to short transfers from Geneva, quiet characteristic pubs and a few good restaurants Morgins is a winner for those seeking to escape the crowds and still chase big mountain, big area skiing. Check it out.
Resorts close to Morgins include:
Morgins - Les Portes du Soleil (1 km),
Chatel (4 km),
Champéry (5 km),
Champoussin (5 km),
Torgon-Les Portes du Soleil (6 km),
Morgins Chalets, Ski Hotels & Lodging
Select Morgins Location Map Detail:
(Also see our detailed Weather Map around Morgins, which will give you visual overview of current and future snow conditions)
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Trails (Pistes): 25 |
Halfpipes: 1 |
| Summit: 1830 m |
Toplift: m |
| Beg: 25% Int: 60% Adv: 15% |
Terrain Parks: 1 |
| Vertical Drop: 650 m |
X-Country: 20 km |
| Lifts: 16 (3 chair lifts, 14 surface lifts) |
Snowmaking: 10% |
| Gondolas / Cable Cars: - |
Slopeside accommodation: Y |
| Restaurants: 11 |
Acres of ski: 170 |
| Bars: 6 |
Nearest Airport: Geneva |
| Nearest Train: Troistorrents |
Tourist Info Phone:: +41244772361,
Morgins Tourist Office Website |
Visitor Reviews of Morgins
Peter B from Switzerland writes:
At present the snow in Morgins is fantastic, with very good off piste and powder. Morgins is a family resort, but enough bars and restaurants for a weeks ski holiday, will be coming back here
2011-02-28 |
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Saturday 6 December :“C'est l'Hiver” Morgins Ski & Festival- Concert at the Jeur village hall
Saturday 20 December: Morgins Toupins ceremony (winter solstice ceremony)
Friday 26 December :Ski trekking (seal skins) timed race up the Foilleuse
Saturday 27 December :«Vins en Fête» - wine tasting from local vineyards
Monday 29 December :Theater Night at the Jeur village hall
Wednesday 31 December : Torchlight descent by Swiss Ski & Snowboard School and firework display
Sat 3 - Sun 4 January Flying Dahu : Ultimate Frisbee Championship at
The Jeur Village Hall
from Sun 11 January :«La Grande Odyssée Savoie Mont-Blanc» husky
to Wed 14 January sledge race - dog sledges pass through Morgins late morning on the 14 of January.
Saturday 14 February :Concert by Morgins “Choeur Mixte” in the
church
Tuesday 24 February :Children’s Carnival at the Swiss Snow Kids Village
Saturday 7 March :“Snow Up” - third edition. Charity event in aid of
disabled athletes
Thursday 19 March :«Col des Portes du Soleil» Spring Festival
Friday 03 April : Annual Concert by Morgins « l'Helvétienne » brass
band
Saturday 11 April :Easter egg hunt with the Easter Bunny
Champions Festival at the Jeur village hall
Sunday 12 April: Easter - Aperitif concert by Morgins «Helvétienne»
brass band
Programme subject to change
Updated 07.10.2008
Information supplied 27 Oct 2008
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