In Montriond, you ski the Portes du Soleil without the crowds of the big resorts. From the hamlet of Ardent, a gondola climbs towards Les Lindarets and crosses onto the vast area linked between France and Switzerland — Avoriaz, Morzine, Châtel and beyond. It’s a discreet, practical gateway: you park at Ardent, ride up, and the whole area is in front of you.
The ski area
The Ardent gondola is Montriond’s direct access to the Portes du Soleil. At the top, the Les Lindarets sector links Avoriaz and the whole area: 12 resorts, hundreds of kilometres of pistes between France and Switzerland. The Portes du Soleil pass opens the lot; you can also reach Morzine and Les Gets via the links. The Lindarets sector is known as sunny and family-friendly.
Who it’s for
It’s a practical, peaceful access to the big area: ideal for those staying in Montriond in peace who want to ski wide. The Lindarets terrain suits families and intermediate skiers, with easy links to Avoriaz for the more sporty.
Booking
Portes du Soleil passes and ski-school lessons are booked through the area operator and local schools. Check the Ardent gondola hours and favour the Portes du Soleil pass to enjoy the whole area.
Good to know
Access. The Ardent gondola is the gateway from Montriond; car park at the base.
Which pass? The Portes du Soleil pass for the 12 linked resorts.
Les Lindarets. A sunny, family sector, the pivot towards Avoriaz.
In peace. Staying in Montriond lets you ski the big area while avoiding the Morzine crowds.
Also worth seeing in Montriond
In summer it’s Lake Montriond, the Ardent waterfall and hiking. Back to the destination: Montriond.