Alpine skiing

Morzine Alpine ski area

Morzine has a great choice and variety for skiers of all levels, making sure no one will be bored on a Morzine ski holiday. Right in the heart of the Portes du Soleil ski area with 600 km of very varied skiing (tree lined runs, easy wide pistes, steep Alpine descents, mogul fields, snowparks, fun areas for children…) Morzine is an incredible mountain playground with vistas that are just as diverse as the ski terrain: from views onto Mont-Blanc, to forests, to snowy Alpine meadows and chocolate box villages… Taking the Pléney lift from Morzine centre you can leave and arrive back to the village by ski. At the top of the lift you’ll find its covered rolling carpet lift and easy runs for beginners, but also its mythical race piste right into the village.

Chamossière, the highest point in the resort, will amaze experienced skiers! Don’t miss the famous Chamossière freride area on a powder day! Nyon offers both fast steep runs from the summit, and gentle beginner slopes on the plateau that are perfect for beginners. Whilst on your Morzine ski holiday don’t miss getting the lift to the top of the point de Nyon and the Pas de l’Aigle viewing platform for views from Mont Blanc to lake Léman.This is also the area to check out the wild bird shows or even pit yourself in a race against a Falcon !

To get further afield from Morzine there are easy links to Les Gets or using the Super Morzine or Prodains gondolas to Avoriaz, and even onto the Swiss resorts.

​The Morzine-Les Gets ski area and the full Portes du Soleil area will be open from 16th of December 2023 until 7th of April 2024.
The Avoriaz lifts will be open from the 15th of December to the 21st of April 2024.


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Morzine ski holiday

Morzine is the perfect place to book to ensure your ski holiday runs smoothly. Consult our experts in the Central reservation agency to be sure you get the perfect accommodation for you and your group.They know Morzine’s apartments and hotels like the back of their hands, and are full of helpful tips to help you get everything you need sorted easily. Expert local knowledge!

Morzine is right in the centre of the huge Portes du Soleil ski area. This offers you varied skiing and new pistes to try on every day of your ski holiday. With beautiful winding tree lined runs to steep faces for experts the variety of slopes ensures no one will be bored. One of the biggest ski areas in the world, you won't be disapointed!
 
The Portes du Soleil ski area abolishes the borders between valleys and countries, connecting twelve French and Swiss resorts located between Mont Blanc and Lake Geneva: Morzine, Avoriaz, Châtel, Les Gets, Montriond, La Chapelle-d'Abondance, Abondance and Saint- Jean-d'Aulps in France and  Champéry, Val-d'Illiez-Les Crosets-Champoussin, Torgon and Morgins in Switzerland.
 
In the Portes du Soleil you’ll find a great diversity of landscapes for ultra-varied skiing experiences. From wide open slopes to beautiful tree runs winding through the forests; gentle beginner slopes with magic carpet lifts to steep unpisted black runs; fun zones for kids to patrolled free ride areas for off-piste aficionados. And not forgetting real welcoming villages to ski down to at the end of the day. The Portes du Soleil is also known for being the gourmet skiers choice! Mountain restaurants offer a cosy shelter from the snow and a quality of cooking that will amaze you.

The Morzine fun zones have all been remodelled for winter 22-23. The Penguin park on the top of Pleney is now filled with new modules and games to keep little ones excited about skiing! As you head down towards the village you'll find the Chemin de Zouzous, a special animal piste on a quiet track through the forest where you can spot statues of local wildlife on the way down. A new, bigger boardercross and fun park is situated on the Nyon slopes. The perfect place to learn to jump and progress without the pressure of the bigger parks.
 
While Morzine and the Portes du Soleil combine together to provide one of the largest ski areas in the world, it also offers the perfect opportunity to take ski lessons and build confidence at the same time. Morzine is the perfect place to try skiing for the first time with some gentle ski slopes nestled together in our beginner’s area. Whether you’re looking to ski for the first time, hone your parallel turns or learn how to tackle off-piste, benefit from tailor-made ski lessons from a professional instructor who will be right at your disposal to provide all the support and guidance you need.

Special beginner passes are available for both the Pleney and Nyon areas. Check out what’s included in these to see if this is the right solution for you.

Morzine’s shops offer a large collection of top-of-the-line skis, snowboards, boots and accessories, from the most well-known brands. Different choices are available to suit every level and pricepoint! And once you have rented out your perfect equipment, you can simply leave it overnight at the shop to save carrying it back to you accommodation. You’ll get back in the morning to warm dried out boots and you’re ready to enjoy the Morzine slopes again!
 
And don’t forget the fun doesn’t stop when you get off the mountain – Morzine offers a wide range of nightlife activities and a lively après-ski!” Many bars have live music or DJs to get the party going. There is also a wide range of restaurants to suit every taste and budget! When you’re hungry you can choose from Savoyard specialities, or pizzas and yummy burgers, or a smart meal in gorgeous surroundings.

Families will find a packed programme of entertainment to keep kids happy, from shows to workshops to fun games in the snow. And of course the unmissable torchlight descent and fireworks! Don’t miss the weekly welcome drinks on the square to find out what’s happening during your holiday.
 
Morzine is a year round village with hotels and sports stores handed down through the generations. You’ll find real local knowledge and helpful and friendly service to ensure your Morzine ski holiday runs as it should.

A Morzine ski holiday promises fun for everyone !

Planning to spend your next ski holiday in the Alps? Want to try out activities off the beaten path? Come home to the sporty, authentic and innovative Morzine, which not only offers a unique, action-packed way to experience the snow clad Alps but also makes a postcard-perfect destination to unwind and relax. With more than 600 kilometers of ski slopes for an assortment of activities, Morzine boasts one of the largest ski areas in the world that offers an unparalleled diversity of ski terrain. However, it’s not just the skiing that makes for a successful winter holiday!
From December to April, experience the best winter sports activities with your lungs filled with the icy cool mountain air as you enjoy the rush of adrenaline in your blood to get those muscles working! Judge for yourself: Morzine is an adventure enthusiast’s heaven offering thrilling winter sports like snowshoeing, ice diving, ice skating, sledding, paragliding, helicopter flights, snowmobiling...
 
Choose to take a day or half day off the slopes to try something new, or if you can’t miss a moment of skiing, then plenty of activities are on in the evening!
 
All these and a lot more are do-able in Morzine! 

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