Morzine’s exceptional geographic location offers skiers of all levels of ability a huge selection of slopes and experiences so everyone can try something new. The resort of Morzine is at the very heart of the Portes du Soleil ski area and boasts 600 km of slopes (diverse, varied slopes through the undergrowth, wide ones, easy, fun ones, Alpine and steep ones, slopes with bumps, snowparks, etc.), making it a vast playground with so much to see and do.
With stunning views of Mont-Blanc, larch forests and snow-covered pastures, Morzine ski area can be explored entirely on skis from Le Pleney, with covered ski carpet lifts for beginners and quick access to the legendary giant stadium for competitors.
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Ski Lifts: Opening Dates
- Avoriaz Ski Area: From Friday, December 12, 2025 to Sunday, April 19, 2026. Partial pre-openings on the weekends of November 29-30 and December 6-7, conditions permitting. The Avoriaz ski area is directly accessible from Morzine via the Super Morzine gondola or the Prodains cable car. New: The Super-Morzine ski area will be open until Sunday, April 12, 2026.
- Morzine Pleney ski area: Partial pre-opening from Saturday, December 13 to Friday, December 19, 2025, conditions permitting. More information here
- Morzine – Les Gets ski area: from Saturday, December 20, 2025 to Monday, April 6, 2026.
- Portes du Soleil ski area: The ski lifts in the Franco-Swiss ski area will be open continuously from Saturday, December 20, 2025 to Monday, April 6, 2026.
Morzine Les Gets area – Avoriaz area
Ski-lift openings
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
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Maps, passes, webcams, and everything related to the Portes du Soleil area – in these pages, you’ll find everything you need to discover and plan your trip.
Morzine is one of the 12 ski resorts that make up the Portes du Soleil ski area. The first Franco-Swiss ski area. The ski area is also one of the biggest in the Alps. This means you are guaranteed to never have to ski down the same slope twice, unless you want to of course, and you’ll have a unique region to explore with more than 600 km of slopes.
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What ski area is Morzine part of?
Morzine is part of the Portes du Soleil ski area, one of the largest ski domains in the world, offering around 600 km of pistes across France and Switzerland.
Morzine is also directly connected to the Morzine–Les Gets ski area, making it ideal for a varied and accessible ski holiday in the French Alps.
Can you ski between Morzine and Avoriaz?
Yes. You can ski between Morzine and Avoriaz via the Super Morzine gondola or access Avoriaz through the Prodains Express cable car.
This connection gives skiers direct access to the wider Portes du Soleil ski domain.
Is the Morzine ski area suitable for beginners?
Yes, Morzine is an excellent choice for beginners and families.
The Pléney and Nyon sectors offer gentle green and blue runs, perfect for learning to ski or building confidence in a safe Alpine environment.
When does the ski season start in Morzine?
The Morzine ski season typically runs from mid-December to mid-April, depending on snow conditions.
For the most accurate opening dates, check official updates closer to your travel period.
Where can I check snow conditions and piste status in Morzine?
You can check the latest snow report, lift openings and piste conditions in Morzine in the “Snow & Piste Information” section of the official Morzine-Avoriaz website.
Live Morzine webcams are also available to see real-time mountain conditions.
