Morzine is a small cosy Alpine town that nestles beneath a valley of fir trees surrounded by mountains. If you’re a great lover of the mountains, it’s the ideal destination for your ski trip.
Morzine is one of 14 resorts in the very large ski area of Portes du Soleil and lies in the heart of the area. It’s a fine destination for beginners and intermediate skiers, with various gentle and challenging pistes so you experience a combination of both. Morzine have big developments happening in the next 20 years, welcoming more lifts and new pistes! The project is known as Morzine Avoriaz 2020, and it’s one to keep up to date with!
Expect a warm and friendly Savoyard welcome in Morzine and if you need any helpful tips or want to learn more about the fantastic resort, check out All About Morzine.
Our Top 5…
The Swiss Wall
The popular Swiss Wall, one of the Ports du Soleil’s well known runs is the place for more advanced skiers who thrive on challenges and think of themselves as a bit of a daredevil. You can tackle the moguls and build up speed nearer the bottom (without falling down several times we hope). It is 1km long and drops 400 metres and the top of the run is so steep that you’re unable to see the face of the slope while standing at the stop. Snow conditions contribute massively to how challenging skiers find this run but anyone taking on the Swiss wall should remember confidence is key.
Explore more slopes!
We all know the Portes du Soleil is one of the largest ski areas in the world but it’s also one of the resorts where you get more piste for your money. Lift passes give you access to 650km of pistes, now surely thats more than enough snow to cover during your trip? You can get a pass for one week for around 280 euros per adult which is quite reasonable for major ski area, make sure you give your legs a little break though. So, if you’re one to cover some ground, make sure your next skiing trip is in Morzine, we have a range of chalets to accommodate you and your guests!
Take your pick from events
It’s never really dull in Morzine, with events pretty much at every corner. From weekly town exhibitions to live music, off the slopes activities, firework displays and more. If you think Morzine don’t have it, chances are they probably do and there is something to suit everyone. During the festive period, firework displays are a given and you can enjoy some wine or hot chocolate with the locals, if you’re lucky enough you can also watch an Ice Hockey game. However, when international events like Le tour de France come along, the atmosphere is truly electric. Image Credit: Morzine Source Magazine
Easy Access
Morzine is only 75 minutes from Geneva which is why the resort is appealing for this point alone. With reliable and quick transportation from the airport to Morzine, you’ll be on the slopes in no time. A host of efficient airlines fly every day into the Alps, so you are able to maximise your time enjoying the mountains and reduce your travel time. Other than travel time, the slopes are easily accessed via quick and efficient lifts and the local shops are easy to spot, so you never have to walk too far! Doesn’t that sound like a dream?
Tours
To start your day off different in Morzine, you can treat yourself to panoramic views of the mountains from onboard a helicopter. This experience is an exhilarating one at that and with the flexibility of helicopters it means they can fly almost anywhere. If you’re not one for being up in the air, snowmobiling tours of the mountains can also be booked with a specialist tour guide, so either way, you get to witness the mountains close up! Sightseeing tours really show you the beauty of resorts, so don’t miss the opportunity.
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