Morzine Ski Resort Guide
Popular Morzine (Haute Savoie region) is one of the closest major French resorts to the gateway city of Geneva. It is in the middle of one of the most extensive ski regions in the Alps: Les Portes du Soleil. This is a ski circus that connects 15 resorts in France and Switzerland. In addition to Morzine on the French side of the border are: Avoriaz, Les Gets, Montriond, St.-Jean d'Aulps, Abondance, and La Chapelle. The Swiss resorts are Planachaux, Champery, Les Crosets, Val-d'Illiez, Champoussin, Morgins, Chatel and Torgon. Les Portes du Soleil has overwhelming statistics: runs up to seven miles long, 403 miles of tended trails and slopes, limitless off-piste terrain and 207 lifts of every shape, size and description. The entire region is available on a hands-free, electronic pass tucked into a parka. Half of Morzine's slopes are rated beginner or intermediate, which attracts families to this resort which is a traditional village with old buildings and a colorful history. It partners in promotion with the purpose-built resort of Avoriaz, a mile higher and with treeless slopes that appeal to powder seekers. Avoriaz is a popular jumping off spot for the trip across the border to Swiss resorts. Morzine has 3 new 6-man chairlifts, a new high-speed chairlift, and a Magic Carpet.
If you are looking for accommodation in Morzine with spectacular views, log fire and gourmet food, Treeline Chalets offer Luxury catered chalets at affordable prices.
Resorts close to Morzine include:
Montriond (2 km),
Les Gets (4 km),
Avoriaz (5 km),
St Jean d'Aulps/Espace Roc d'Enfer (7 km),
Champoussin (8 km),
Morzine Chalets, Ski Hotels & Lodging
Select Morzine Location Map Detail:
(Also see our detailed Weather Map around Morzine, which will give you visual overview of current and future snow conditions)
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Trails (Pistes): 66 |
Halfpipes: 1 |
| Summit: 2277 m |
Toplift: m |
| Beg: 20% Int: 35% Adv: 45% |
Terrain Parks: 1 |
| Vertical Drop: 1277 m |
X-Country: 97 km |
| Lifts: 67 (31 chair lifts, 30 surface lifts) |
Snowmaking: 20% |
| Gondolas / Cable Cars: 3 |
Slopeside accommodation: Y |
| Restaurants: 27 |
Acres of ski: 272 |
| Bars: 15 |
Nearest Airport: Geneva |
| Nearest Train: Cluses / Thonon |
Tourist Info Phone:: +33450747272,
Morzine Tourist Office Website |
Visitor Reviews of Morzine
Chris Leeks from United Kingdom writes:
I returned from Morzine on 27th March 2012. The temperature in the resort in the sun was in the mid twenties, but as the sun went over the crest of the hill the temperature fell. This meant a slight refreeze and combined with the hard work of the piste bashers a great day's skiing beckoned the next day. Although the spring conditions meant it was better to get out on the slopes early and maybe finish a little earlier.
From Morzine you can take the Pleney lift and ski above Les Gets, or take the super Morzine and ski through Avoriaz and on to Switzerland. A bewildering choice of skiing offering many skiparks and the infamous Swiss Wall, which is not for the feint hearted.
The town had a relaxed, unpretentious feel with plenty of shops, bars and restaurants. We had a full Porte de Soleil pass which gave us ample choice of slopes. We particularly enjoyed the reds around Avoriaz. The resorts were all connected well with clear sign-posting and a bus service.
Having skied Les Trois Vallees and Paradiski I think would have to rate Porte de Soleil as my favourite of the large ski areas.
I shall return next winter.
2012-03-29 |
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Announcements & News from the Morzine ski resort manager
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- Season closes: 15 Apr 2012
Basscamp festival 1st- 8th April 2012
Information supplied 16 Feb 2012
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