Morzine is a French town in the Northern Alps, part of the Portes du Soleil ski area, located between Mont Blanc and Lake Geneva.
Morzine is a ski resort in the Portes du Soleil area, with an altitude of 1,000 meters (3,281 ft) and slopes that reach up to 2,002 meters.
Yes, Morzine is part of the Portes du Soleil, one of the largest linked ski areas in the world, spanning France and Switzerland. From Morzine, a single ski pass gives access to a network of slopes across the entire domain.
The Morzine ski season runs from mid-December to early April, though exact opening and closing dates can vary each year depending on snow conditions.
Morzine is very snow-reliable, especially at higher altitudes like Avoriaz, and the best conditions are usually found from late December to late February.
To reach Morzine from Geneva, Lyon, Grenoble, or Chambery airports, Geneva is the most convenient, with direct shared transfers or private transfers. From the other airports, you can use a combination of trains and buses or private transfers.
Yes, AlpNav offers both shared and private transfers to Morzine. You can choose a cost-effective shared transfer with multiple drop-off points or a private, with standard or premium vehicles.
Transfer times to Morzine depend on the airport. From Geneva, the 80 km drive takes about 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes. From Chambery, around 1 hour 40 minutes, while Lyon and Grenoble require approximately 2 hours 15 minutes to 2 hours 30 minutes.
Yes, Morzine is ideal for beginners and families, as it has gentle nursery slopes with magic carpets, easy blue runs in areas like Pleney and Les Gets, and family-friendly activities. The resort’s calm apres-ski atmosphere gave it the Famille Plus label.
Yes, Morzine has multiple ski and snowboard schools with English-speaking instructors including ESF, ESI Easy2Ride, BASS, Ski Beyond, Ski with Ease, and MINT Snowboarding. They offer lessons for all levels, from beginner to advanced, in both group and private formats.
Yes, Morzine offers a lot of ski-in/ski-out accommodations, including hotels, chalets, and resorts, giving guests direct access to the slopes for an easy and hassle-free stay. Options are available across the resort to suit different group sizes and preferences.
Morzine offers a diverse range of ski terrain, including wide, gentle pistes, long cruisers, tree-lined runs, and steep groomed sections. The area also has off-piste options, glades, and natural terrain features, with some freestyle zones and small snowparks for jumps and rails.
Yes, Morzine is great for intermediate and advanced skiers, offering plenty of intermediate-friendly runs and more challenging terrain for experts. Advanced skiers can enjoy steep pistes in areas like Nyon and Chamossiere, explore off-piste terrain, or head to nearby Avoriaz for high-altitude powder and iconic runs such as the Swiss Wall.
Yes, Morzine, as part of the Portes du Soleil, has access to multiple snowparks and freestyle zones, with many of the main parks based in nearby Avoriaz. These include boardercross tracks, airbags, natural freestyle areas like the Burton Stash, and snowparks designed for all levels.
Yes, Morzine has a lively apres-ski scene with options like La Folie Douce (Avoriaz) and Le Tremplin for parties, Bec Jaune Brewery and The Hideout for relaxed drinks, Bar Robinson and Cavern Bar for live music, plus family-friendly activities like ice skating.
Yes, you can rent ski and snowboard equipment in Morzine from shops like Intersport, SPORT 2000, Hubert Sports, and Caribou Sport, with options for online booking and delivery services from providers such as All Mountain Rental and Ski-Mobile.
In Morzine, you can choose between the Morzine-Les Gets pass, covering about 120 km of pistes, or the full Portes du Soleil pass, which includes all 12 resorts and over 600 km of terrain across France and Switzerland. There isn’t a Morzine-only pass, and the local pass does not include Avoriaz.
Morzine offers plenty of non-skiing activities, including ice skating, sledding, snowshoeing, husky dog sledding, spa visits, swimming, and the Alta Lumina night walk. Visitors can also enjoy local markets, guided tours, and browsing the town’s shops and delis.
Yes, Morzine has a wide choice of restaurants, bars, and shops, offering everything from traditional Savoyard cuisine and international dishes to fine dining, casual cafes, and lively apres-ski spots. The village center is full of boutiques, grocery stores, and specialty shops.
Yes, Morzine is great for snowboarders and freestyle skiers, with its own snowparks and easy access to Avoriaz. The Portes du Soleil area has natural terrain parks, boardercross courses, and features for all levels.
