Morzine ski and snowboard resort

Morzine is a large traditional style alpine town that now forms one of the largest winter resorts in the Portes du Soleil ski and snowboard region. Linked directly with Avoriaz, Morzine has the benefit of connecting into the vast Portes du Soleil ski and snowboard area whilst also managing to keep a traditional ambiance.

Morzine’s lower altitude often means snow is in shorter supply during the late part of the season but easy access to higher altitude runs ensures that this is never an issue. Morzine’s proximity to Geneva makes it an obvious choice for shorter skiing, snowboarding and telemarking trips and holidaymakers have been coming to Morzine for around 100 years. Accommodation in Morzine is mainly in hotels and catered chalets all built in traditional Savoyarde style.

Morzine is at the centre of the Portes Du Soleil winter sports region that is one of the largest connected ski and snowboarding areas in the world. The lift system extends over into the winter resorts of Champery, Les Crosets and Champoussin all situated in Switzerland. On the French side, Avoriaz, Les Gets and Chatel are all easily reached by competent skiers, snowboarders and telemarkers. A qualified ski instructor, snowboard teacher or mountain guide will let you make the most of this extensive region.

A bustling market town, Morzine has been developing as a ski resort since the early 1900’s. The wooded slopes that surround Morzine feed a number of mountain streams into the fast flowing river that runs through the centre of town. Shops and restaurants in Morzine are plentiful and the main street is a busy mix of sports stores, supermarkets and boutiques. One of the appeals of Morzine is that it remains a traditional town in its own right regardless of the huge growth in tourism, you can still see signs of agriculture in the town of Morzine and in the surrounding valleys.

Beginners	Excellent
Intermediates	Excellent
Advanced	Very good
On piste	Excellent
Off piste	Very good
Snowboarding	Very good
Extensive area	Excellent
Restaurants	Excellent
Night life	Very good
Snow record	Good
Resort charm	Excellent

Geneva	1.5 hours
Thonon les Bains	45 mins
Cluses	0.5 hours
Resort altitude	1000 m
Vertical drop	1000 m - 2466 m
Up lift capacity	206 lifts
Piste KM	650

On both sides of the ski and snowboard area you will find an abundance of places to stop and eat for lunch. Above the town in Super Morzine try Les Cretes de Zorre whilst over in the Vallee de la Manche, Les Mines s’Or comes highly recommended. On the other side of the valley beneath the Pointe de Nyon is a romantic mountain hut called Chez Nannon which is certainly worth a visit.

There is no shortage of excellent quality restaurants in Morzine and highly rated by reporters is Le Tremplin. L'Etale serves regional cuisine in a mountain ambience, and for a special occasion it’s worth trying La Grange. A restaurant that often gets excellent reviews is Le Matafan, whilst Le Mas de la Coutettaz provides chalet style communal eating in a dining room dating back hundreds of years.

As well as great quality restaurants Morzine offers a varied mix of entertainment including ice skating, Ice hockey and tobogganing. There are also numerous choices of bars and Cafés in Morzine. If you are looking for a young crowd try The Cavern Bar whilst The Boudha Café is a popular place to hangout after the lifts close. Later on try Le Paradis du Laury’s where you can party until the early hours.