Morzine, France

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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: the 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. 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.

Resorts close to Morzine include: St Jean d'Aulps/Espace Roc d'Enfer (2 km), Montriond (2 km), Les Gets (6 km), Praz De Lys Sommand (6 km), Avoriaz (7 km),

	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 accom. : Y
	Restaurants: 27	Acres of ski: 272
	Bars: 15	Nearest Airport: Geneva
	Nearest Train : Cluses / Thonon	Info phone : +33450747272 \| Morzine Resort Info Website

Visitor Reviews of Morzine

lazyboneuk.com from UNITED KINGDOM writes:

I love this place. Have been 4 times in the past three years and am off again in January. It's a proper village and doesn't feel at all spoilt by tourism. Very picturesque and lovely to walk through especially when there is snow in the village. Feels like how you would want Christmas to be like in the UK. Most people very friendly and locals remember you from year to year. After a couple of days you really start to feel at home. The skiing is great although the Pleney side doesn't have so much for intermediate/advanced skiers. Chamossiere is probably the best for decent skiers on the Pleney side. However for beginners and early intermediates it's fantastic with lots of long wide runs, decent snow and it's not been too packed when I've been. Avoriaz is accessible through the Super Morzine lift in the middle of the village and after a ten minute bubble and one more lift you end up with great skiing at good altitude - plenty of off-piste and lots of skiing for all levels. Apres ski in Morzine is first class - lots of bars - I would recommend Crepu and Buddha Bar and some lovely restaurants (Clin D'Oiy and L'Etale my favourites). Two nightclubs Opera and Paradis - Opera is OK although don't lose your ticket for the coats if you speak pidgen French like me as you will spend eons trying to get it back whilst enduring comtemptuous sneers and refrains of "No tickets, no coat" from the girl in the cloakroom. All in all however Morzine is a great place - easy access from Geneva, not too touristy, great skiing and you can also spot the odd celeb. Try the Calzones in the pizza shack in the middle of the village too.

2006-11-09

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