Skiing in Morzine means access to the Portes du Soleil, one of the largest linked areas in the world: around 600 km of pistes across twelve French and Swiss resorts. From the village, you tip from one sector to the next and, lift by lift, you can ride whole days without covering the same ground twice, all the way to the Swiss villages of the Val d’Illiez.
The sectors
- Le Pléney: right above the village, Morzine’s historic sector, linked to Nyon. Wide, wooded runs, ideal for families and learning.
- Nyon – Chamossière: linked to the Pléney by cable car, with fine reds and a summit viewpoint.
- Super-Morzine: on the other side of the valley, the gateway to Avoriaz and the great cross-border area.
Who it suits
Morzine is an ideal resort for families and beginner to intermediate skiers: varied slopes, plenty of pleasant blues and reds, and the chance to climb quickly to the altitude of Avoriaz when snow is short lower down. Strong skiers find their match on the big area, all the way to the famous Châtel wall on the Swiss side.
Booking
Portes du Soleil passes are bought from the resort, online or at the lift ticket offices. For lessons, head to the ESF or a local ski school, and book early during school holidays. The Portes du Soleil pass covers the whole linked area, France and Switzerland included.
Good to know
Altitude. The village sits at 1,000 m; low-altitude snow can be patchy, but Avoriaz (1,800 m) secures snow in the heart of the season.
Into Switzerland. The area is cross-border: an ID is handy for skiing on the Swiss side.
Best timing. January and February for snow, December for the atmosphere. Avoid the peak of school holidays if you can.
Getting around. Free shuttles link the village to the lift bases; no need to take the car every morning.
See also in Morzine
Tip over to the neighbouring altitude resort, Avoriaz, or vary things with the village’s snow activities. Back to the destination: Morzine.