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Visitor reviews for Morillon Ski Resort

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• September 13, 2011
  ian Wickham from United Kingdom
  

  This was our second visit to Morillon. We stayed up at 1100 in the very pleasant Chalet Morillon, a good location and only 100 metres to the gondola. The only problem we had was the poor snow conditions and a few of the pistes were closed through lack of snow.
  Still a very nice area with very good ESF ski tuition with which my daughter passed her third star.

• Morillon Ratings

  Based on 3 votes. Vote

  Access: 5.0 (1) At least one overnight stop, (2) requires a whole day, (3) requires more than half a day – you may have time for a few turns (4) arrive by lunchtime and ski all afternoon, (5) there is a main airport within an hour of Morillon.	Public Transport: 4.7 (1) There are no buses or taxis to Morillon, (3) there are slow or infrequent buses / trains available, (5) getting to the resort is easy with frequent bus / train connections.
  Scenery: 5.0 (1) An ugly resort in a bland setting, (3) average mountain views and resort, (5) a spectacular setting and a beautiful / historic resort town.	Accommodation: 5.0 (1) No places to stay in/near Morillon, (3) a few places to stay in the resort, (5) a wide variety of accommodation suitable to suit all budgets.
  Cheap Rooms: 4.7 (1) No budget accommodation available, (3) just one or two hostels so book ahead, (5) several cheap hostels and pensions available.	Luxury Hotels: 3.3 (1) No luxury accommodation available, (3) just one or two luxury hotels so book ahead, (5) several up-market hotels in Morillon.
  Ski in/Ski out: 5.0 (1) The ski area is located far from any accommodation, (3) a free ski bus takes you to the ski area in a short trip, (5) Ski-in ski-out accommodation is available.	Childcare: 5.0 (1) There are no child care facilities at Morillon, (5) the resort has excellent child-care facilities including at least one reasonably priced creche.
  Snowsure: 4.7 (1) Occasionally gets enough snow for skiing, (2) is often closed due to a lack of snow, (3) occasionally suffers from a lack of snow, (4) rarely suffers from a lack of snow, (5) Morillon is snowsure even in the poorest seasons.	Snowmaking: 5.0 (1) Morillon relies entirely on natural snow, (3) there are just a few snow cannons, (5) there are snowmaking facilities on all pistes.
  Snow Grooming: 5.0 (1) There are no snow groomers at Morillon, (3) occasionally some pistes are left ungroomed and in a poor state, (5) all the runs at Morillon are groomed daily.	Shelter: 5.0 (1) there is nowhere to ski when it is windy or visibility is bad and lifts often shut, (3) there are some trees for poor visibility but main lifts sometimes close, (5) Morillon is mostly in forest where you can ski in flat-light and windy days, lifts rarely close.
  Nearby options: 4.7 (1) If snow conditions are poor at Morillon, it will be poor everywhere nearby, (3) there are good alternatives within an hours drive, (5) other locations on the same lift pass provide a rich variety of snowsure ski conditions.	Regional rating: 4.7 (1) Morillon usually has poor snow conditions compared to other resorts in region, (3) has average conditions for the region, (5) usually has the best snow conditions in the region.
  Lift Staff: 5.0 (1) The staff at Morillon are rude or unhelpful, (5) lift staff at Morillon are pleasant, cheerful and eager to help.	Crowds/Queues: 4.7 (1) the resort is always busy and there are usually long lift queues, (3) it is quiet apart from occasional weekends and school holidays, (5) it is uncrowded and lift queues are very rare.
  Ski Schools: 5.0 (1) No ski schools available, (2) one or two ski schools but local language only, (3) a few ski schools but book early for multi-lingual instructors, (4) plenty of ski schools and multi-lingual instructors available, (5) excellent ski schools with friendly multi-lingual ski instructors.	Hire and Repairs: 5.0 (1) Nothing can be sourced, not even ski-wax or ptex. (3) there are some ski shops but rentals need to be booked in advance, (5) good quality ski equipment can be purchased or hired and overnight repairs are possible.
  Variety of pistes: 5.0 (1) The ski runs are featureless and unvaried, (3) the ski runs are varied but not extensive enough for a week, (5) Morillon has diverse and interesting pistes including forests and high alpine terrain.	Beginners: 5.0 (1) Beginners can only watch others ski and snowboard, (3) a few gentle slopes but beginners will get bored in less than a week, (3) Vast areas of gentle terrain.
  Intermediates: 5.0 (1) No intermediate terrain at Morillon, (3) intermediate skiers will get bored after a few days, (5) vast areas of cruising runs.	Advanced: 4.7 (1) Nothing for advanced skiers and snowboarders, (3) enough steep terrain for a few days with some good offpiste, (5) Enough steep terrain and offpiste areas to entertain advanced skiers for at least a week.
  Snow Park: 4.0 (1) Not even a kicker at Morillon, (3) average sized park quite well looked after, (5) huge park area and expertly crafted pipes, jumps and boardercross trails.	Off-piste: 4.7 (1) No off-piste worth mentioning, (2) off piste is out-of-bounds, (3) some varied offpiste that stays fresh for one or two days, (5) a vast array of off-piste routes that can stay untracked for several days.
  Cross-country: 4.7 (1) There is nowhere to go for cross-country skiing around Morillon, (3) there are some cross country trails available, (5) the area features many spectacular and well maintained cross-country trails.	Luge/Toboggan: 2.7 (1) No designated luge or toboggan runs, (3) there are toboggan runs that open quite often, (5) Morillon has long and well maintained luge / toboggan facilities suitable for all ages.
  Mountain Dining: 5.0 (1) Nowhere to buy food by the pistes, (3) some places to eat up on the mountain but they are often busy and expensive, (5) there is a variety of excellent mountain eateries right next to the slopes to suit all budgets.	Eating: 4.7 (1) Bring your own food, there isn't even a shop. (5) A wide variety of places to eat and drink in the resort, from fast food to fancy restaurants.
  Apres-Ski: 3.7 (1) Nothing to do, not even a bar, (3) there are a few bars in the resort but nothing special, (5) clubs and bars stay open until very late and have a friendly atmosphere.	Other Sports: 3.3 (1) No sports facilities at all apart from ski lifts, (3) resort has just a small public swimming pool, (5) resort has all kinds of sports facilities, including a full-size swimming pool.
  Entertainment: 3.7 (1) Besides the snow and walking there is nothing to do here, (3) the non-skier will find things to do for few days but may become bored after a week, (5) the resort area is a fascinating place to visit, regardless of winter sports.	Winter Walks: 4.7 (1) Very limited walking and no snowshoe trails, (3) a couple of designated scenic walking/snowshoe trails, (5) extensive and diverse winter walking trails for all abilities.
  Ski Pass Value: 5.0 (1) A 1 week ski pass is overpriced compared to the number of lifts available, (3) the ski pass is averagely priced and covers a reasonable number of lifts, (5) ski passes are excellent value for money and cover a lot of lifts spanning a big area.	Value (National): 5.0 (1) Overall, Morillon is one of the most expensive ski resorts in the country and not worth the money, (3) overall represents average value for money, (5) overall offers the best value resort in the country.
  Value (Global): 5.0 (1) Overall, Morillon is one of the most expensive ski resorts in the world, (3) overall it offers pretty average value for money compared to resorts from other countries, (5) internationally the resort offers excellent value for money.

  Based on 3 votes. Vote

• April 02, 2011
  Ursula Smart from United Kingdom
  

  January 24 2011

  We have been skiing in Morillon for the last 4/ 5 years and love it so much. There is something for everyone. When we arrived this year, we were a bit concerned as there was not a lot of snow, but the pisteurs worked very hard and kept the pistes in excellent condition and the snow canons were on every night, which made the next day skiing fantastic. No long queues for the lifts.

  We went out there again middle of March and the pistes were once again excellent in the morning, but it was heavy going in the afternoon. Very rarely do you have to queue for the lifts, but this time because a lot of runs were closed due to lack of snow, most people headed towards Flaine where there was more snow. Therefore, you are bound to get the long queues. When there is plenty of snow and all the runs are open, there is never a problem with queuing for the lifts. Morillon caters for all abilities and it is great for families with young children. Can't wait to go again next season.

• March 01, 2011
  Phil from United Kingdom
  

  Just returned from a half term week in Morillon village. Snow acceptable and situation nice enough although it is a bit of hike in the morning and the queues to get back in the afternoon can get quite long on a sunny day. Skiing very intermediate and you really need to get over to Flaine to find the interesting runs and noticeably better snow. Queues for the lifts not too long but the pistes were the most crowded I've skied on in the last 30 years preclude going back at half term. Far less people about in 3V or Espace Killy.

• February 02, 2011
  Jo from United Kingdom
  

  We have been skiing in Morillon (Les Esserts) at least twice a year for the last six years, sometimes as a small family but usually a large group of around 25. There is nowhere better for the skiing - mixed ability, good runs, usually fantastic weather, great mountain restaurants, 265km of piste - need I say more. We stay at Chalet Morillon - great staff, fantastic food, transfers included, good prices. Only one bar in the evening but it is great - very friendly, excellent Kia Royale: beer, cocktails, music, pool table etc -
  We have just booked the flights to go again this March - bring on the snow.

• January 14, 2011
  Inky from United Kingdom
  

  Firstly, unlike a lot of reviews we have only been to Morillon once: Christmas/New Year 2010/11. It was snowing when we arrived and the conditions were good for the first two days and not very busy. We had no more snow for the rest of our stay and the slopes were very busy. Even at higher altitudes the snow became thin with rocks and grass showing through. On the busier, narrower pistes it was treacherous especially when returning to resorts due to the conditions and sheer number of mixed ability skiers. Conditions became very icy also, even on the lauded Green Marvel. On the links to Flaine there were a lot of moguls, again causing chaos with the mix of abilities. The grading of some runs was especiall puzzling, we've done easier blacks in some French resorts. Unfortunately, a lot of the reds were closed which we usually prefer.

  Having said all that the scenery is spectacular, the quieter runs in Les Carroz excellent and the village pleasant and quiet.

  We have been to Les Gets and St Gervais before and preferred those resorts but with more snow and at quieter periods I'm sure this area would be great. I have friends who have been to Flaine and really enjoyed it.

• December 28, 2010
  Bee from United Kingdom
  

  My family have been skiing in Morillon for over 20 years, I learnt in the resort when I was four and would never dream of skiing anywhere else. The people are wonderful and so good with the children. Yes, there is not much apres-ski but when you are there to ski and enjoy the wonderful surrounding do you really need that?
  We are off out again in a couple of day and cannot wait to see all the familiar welcoming faces.

• December 19, 2010
  Michael Rogers from Jersey
  

  Please ignore another's comments about Morillon, they are too clinical and are in the minority.
  We have been skiing here as a family since 2004 and this is the best kept secret resort in the French Alps.
  Just spent 1st day of 2010/2011 season skiing all day in powder, sunny skies no crowds or queues. Alone in the beautiful Grand Massif senery.

  All the other posts say it all. Enjoy!

• March 02, 2009
  Diane from United Kingdom
  

  Have just returned from a marvelous 2 weeks in Morillon 1100 (Les Esserts). The holiday included the half-term break. Although there were queues at Morillon they were no worse than any other resort we have been to. However, ski school does make the chair lifts busy at 10am and 2pm; the Bergin lift is much quieter than the Sairon. Morillon has a huge amount of wide runs that are suitable for all levels. The three children in our group had a fantastic time. Not much in the way of apres-ski at Morillon but several restaurants to choose from. Excellent supermarket and boulangerie that were reasonably priced even with the rate of exchange at the moment. Would thoroughly recommend it to any intermediate and beginner skiers.

• February 04, 2009
  david from United Kingdom
  

  I am off to Morillon in a couple of days with the kids. First time for them but I have been there with some mates 3 times. The Grand Massiff has some of the best varied terrain in the Alps. There are lots of trees in Morillon, Les Carroz and Samoens. Flaine has some excellent runs.
  The green marvel in Morillon is probably the prettiest run I have ever been on and I have been to Val, Sainte Foy, Meribel, Corvecval, Chamonix, Alpe d' Huez, Ischgl etc.
  Old lifts but Monday-Thursday the slopes are often empty. It feels like your own private mountain. Really safe for kids. I worry about taking my kids to places such as Val where the slopes are busy with fast idiots.
  I would recommend Morillon to anyone, with or without kids and if you want just a nice drink and meal after the days skiing/boarding then there is enough to keep you very happy. The mountain food is good as well.

• January 31, 2009
  Bee from France
  

  If you experience Morillon & the Grand Massif at Christmas & New Year, I defy you to find any resort which is not stuffed full at these times. Yes, there was a queue for the lifts but nothing compared to the queueing I have done in larger resorts like Val d'Isere all season long. I thought that was normal until I came to Morillon. Since then, there has been virtually no queues, we have boarded runs completely to ourselves & there has been some brilliant off-piste just to the side of the runs which we went back to again & again & still there was fresh snow. As for the size of the lifts, this part of the Grand Massif has no need for huge 8 seater lifts; at 1100 the 4 seaters are more than enough & the Sairon lift is easy to get on & off; perfect for beginners. There is more than enough skiing to keep a beginner occupied without needing to take the smaller lifts to the top. Even as an experienced boarder, our favourite run in Morillon is the green 'Marvel' run which winds through the trees from the top of the Sairon lift back down to Morillon 1100. You can dodge in & out of the trees & on & off-piste; hours of entertainment. Just remember that there are beginners on the run too.
  Morillon Village itself is pretty but small; family orientated with a full entertainment calender provided by the Tourist Office at both Morillon Village & 1100, with shows for children, fire juggling etc. There is a brilliant farmers market on a Wednesday evening where you can virtually eat a meal just walking from stall to stall. I recommend the apperatif stall. My favourite is the Apperitif Cerise Noir au Piment; cherries with a slight kick. The village itself sits at 690m. Our chalet is at 800m & we go down the mountain to get to Morillon. The bar 'Au bon Coin' is in the perfect place opposite the lift for an apres-ski stop, although 'La Puzze' is also a nice bar for this. There are a few restaurants in Morillon Village; we like 'La Tourne Pierre', but for more variety head for Samoens.

• January 05, 2009
  Chris from United Kingdom
  

  Morillon is ok but it's mainly geared up for the French tourists.

  The lifts are pretty old in comparison with other resorts e.g. 2/3 & 4 seated chairlifts around the Grand Massif. Queuing can be a major problem from Morillon 1100m upwards, especially in the mornings.

  If you plump for the lower village then the runs going down tend to run out of snow and you have to queue for the lift to get down the mountain.

  Go if you get the timing right..but there are better places in the Mont Blanc regions.

• December 22, 2008
  v granger from United Kingdom
  

  Morillon is a really pretty valley. Medium to large sized ski area with great advanced/off piste skiing in Flaine especially. Locally, in Morillon, the skiing is lots of blues so fabulous for beginners who can then head off towards Les Carroz/Flaine as they get more confidence. And actually, if you are advanced, there is plenty of off-piste fun to be had in the trees around Morillon. The hard core types tend to head straight for Flaine so you can often have powder to yourself for a day playing around in sight of the blue runs.

  A lot of great restaurants in the villages of Morillon, Samoens and Sixt and some good ones on the slopes (notably the igloo in Morillon and a surprisingly good self service restaurant at the top of the DMC in Flaine). Wouldn't come for the night life - this is mainly chalet/apartment land, great for families and big groups of friends who like to provide their own entertainment.

• December 08, 2008
  Peter Hardy in the Telegraph Dec 2008 from United Kingdom
  

  In the Grand Massif the 165 miles of pistes lead to other more sympa (compared with Flaine) villages in which to base yourself. Sixt-a Cheval is rich in rural charm, while Morillon and Les Carroz are larger and more ski-convenient.

• August 05, 2008
  Andrew from France
  

  Morillon is called the "French Secret" - so enjoy but don't tell all the world. Normally queue free, with door to door skiing. Fantastic for families with kids, with a huge amount of skiing for all levels.

• February 25, 2006
  peter hardy, Daily Telegraph from United Kingdom
  

  Morillon is home of the 2006 Olympic Downhill Champion, Antoine Deneriaz

  Peter Hardy wrote in the Telegraph on the 4th February 2006 -- "The Grand Massif is the most underrated ski area in the Alps. The 265 km of piste, which stretch to the surrounding villages of Samoens, Morillon, Les Carroz and Sixt, are more exciting and varied than the motorways of Paradiski or the Trois Vallees"

• January 10, 2006
  Family Wickham from United Kingdom
  

  We had a fantastic ski holiday winter 2005 we skied powder every day , we have two young en's who skied for the first time aged 3 & 4 within two days they were both skiing unaided in the kindergaten
  nursery slopes. The Esf were brillant with the kids and they can't wait to ski again this January.

• December 12, 2005
  alastair foster from United Kingdom
  

  It's great to see Morillon getting it's own slot. For those who like to get their skis on and off outside your accomodation, this is the best place in the Grand Massif. No Flaine-style queues and bottlenecks, no Samoens-style driving to and from the lifts. The 2 chair lifts at Morillon 1100 (also called Les Esserts) get you straight over to Les Carroz or towards Samoens and Flaine, and the large Gondola links with Morillon village in the valley below. Morillon 1100 has its own beginners and childrens areas, as well as the usual restaurants and bars. Their own website has webcams and snow reports -- www.ot-morillon.fr