France Morzine Ski Holidays

“Morzine is a very pretty village and is one of my favourite resorts in the Alps. Access to the surrounding ski resorts including Les Gets and Avoriaz is very easy. It’s also possible to pop over to Switzerland for the day and ski Champery and Morgins – a great way to avoid the crowds on peak dates. There are great restaurants and bars in town, ideal for a touch of après ski.” Claire, Assistant Product Manager.

Situated only 40 miles from Geneva at the heart of the immense Portes du Soleil ski area, Morzine is a picturesque, traditional Savoyard town exuding charm and character. 

The easily accessible ski area encompasses 14 resorts, peaking at 2460m, offers an abundance of terrain for all levels. 

The town’s many bars and restaurants provide the perfect retreat for indulging in a spot of après-ski, with a range of other activities on offer for those who still have the energy!

Skiing in Morzine

Set in the stunning valleys of the Portes du Soleil lays the authentic Savoyard village of Morzine. At 1000m in altitude Morzine sits a location which offers best access to the expanse of skiable terrain. The Portes du Soleil is approximately 650km of piste which makes it comparable to the 3 valleys at approximately 660km of piste.

When staying in Morzine, there are a number of lift pass options available. For beginners or those looking just to stay in the Morzine area, also known as Pleney, you can choose a Morzine only pass. Thanks to the wide open area at the top of the Pleney lift, this is where the ski schools meet and is a central point between Les Gets and Avoriaz, from here you can cruise back down gentle blue runs to the resort centre.

Morzine is linked to Avoriaz in a couple of ways. You can either choose to take the Super Morzine lift up and ski your way over to Avoriaz or instead you can jump on the bus to the Prodain gondola which will whisk you up to Avoriaz in minutes. The Morzine and Avoriaz ski area is covered on the Morzine/ Avoriaz pass which is a good option for intermediates. If you're wanting to explore the full potential of the Portes du Soleil area, you can purchase one lift pass which covers all 14 resorts, dotted either side of the French/ Swiss border. 

Thanks to its central location Morzine is a great base for exploring the Portes du Soleil and is well served by lifts going toward either Avoriaz or Les Gets. As such it offers skiers the chance to check where the best weather conditions are to make the most of their day on the mountains.