Sarah - Director"Morzine is a great base for skiing in the Portes du Soleil. A quick and easy transfer, great value accommodation, plenty of apres ski and all in a traditional alpine town which is easy on the eye"Great for: Short transfer, large ski area, variety of skiing, great apres skiMORZINE
Morzine is a large, vibrant resort in the heart of the Portes du Soleil, popular with British visitors and open year-round. This traditional town stretches along both sides of a river gorge, surrounded by classic wooden chalets with slate roofs and stone foundations, preserving its picturesque Savoyard charm.
The village is lively and offers a variety of things to do for both skiers and non skiers- see our handy Activities & Events guide for more information. As well as sporting and cultural activities, there are plenty of Alpine shops selling local treats like Genepi and Tomme de Savoie cheese. Morzine also has a great selection of bars and restaurants so whether you’re looking for après-ski fun, a relaxed atmosphere or somewhere to take the family, there’s something for everyone.
As it’s not a purpose built ski resort, the village is vast and although accommodation is spread out, an excellent bus service connects all parts of Morzine to the main lifts and nearby Les Gets.
With its short 1 hour transfer from Geneva, you can even squeeze in skiing on travel days!
Out top hotel picks for a ski holiday in Morzine: Chalet Tavernier, Hotel Le Petit Dru, Hotel Les Fleurs.
SKI AREA OVERVIEW
At the heart of the Portes du Soleil, Morzine offers a huge network of slopes accessible via 2 main gondolas; Super Morzine and Pleney. The local lift pass covers 120km of piste which includes the Les Gets ski area, perfect for intermediates and beginners with plenty of varied runs and progression slopes.
If you’re staying in the Prodains hamlet of Morzine, your closest ski area is actually Avoriaz via the Prodains Express Gondola. Or you can hop on a ski bus to whisk you down to Morzine village.
If you're up for an adventure and love exploring, consider upgrading your lift pass to cover the entire Portes du Soleil. This gives you access to a massive 650kms of slopes across two countries; head to Avoriaz (via the Super Morzine or Prodains Express gondola) to ski into Switzerland!
Morzine ski holidays await!
Flight + Transfer
219.7kg CO2 *
* Average kg of CO2e per person, based on a return journey from London Gatwick to Geneva, and shared minibus transfer.
Train + Transfer
12.4kg CO2 *
* Average kg of CO2e per person, based on a return journey from London St. Pancras to Cluses, and shared minibus transfer.
Self-Drive
96.4kg CO2 *
* Average kg of CO2e per person, based on a return journey from the M25, via. the Dover ferry in a car carrying 4 people.
To reach the nearest station (Cluses), you'll need to take the Eurostar to Paris Gare du Nord, and change to Paris Gare de Lyon. Find availability and tickets at Rail Europe.
Visit the Mont Chery ski area. This hidden gem is well worth half a day of your holiday.
Try a tartifflette pizza, a traditional Savoyard dish…but on a pizza!
Take the night time snow shoeing tour, it’s not as energetic as it sounds and it’s absolutely wonderful to see the mountains under starlight.
Morgins village centre is a great place to stop for lunch whilst circumnavigating the whole of the Portes du Soleil. Keep an eye out for the church in the heart of the village, with its array of melodious bells.
Book a late flight home to enjoy a whole day of skiing before flying home that night.
Hotel Les Fleurs
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From £253.85
Hotel Le Petit Dru
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From £411.78
Chalet Tavernier
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From £443.00