Morzine is set in the heart of the Portes du Soleil the largest linked ski area in the world with over 650 km of pistes spread over 14 resorts, 8 in France and 6 in Switzerland. For beginners both Morzine and Avoriaz have great nursery slopes to learn on, backed up with a great selection of ski schools. Once you’ve mastered these slopes you can work your way around the Portes du Soleil circuit with all the connecting blue and red runs over 80kms over 14 resorts in France and Switzerland in one day!

Stretching between France and Switzerland, over 200 ski lifts will take you up to the 8 snowparks (link to park links below), 243km of cross country tracks and 650km of marked pistes that interconnect the 14 resorts, all accessible with a single ski pass.( link to ski passes prices ) Even though parts of the ski area sit at a moderate altitude, it's northern situation (the most Northern in France) means that it often gets better snow than most other French resorts which are much higher. This factor along with the abundance of North facing slopes, means the snow lasts late in the season – (the lifts in Avoriaz closed on May 1st 2005 last season!) Also don’t forget about the 520 snow cannons!

Skiing

With the ski area being so large, there is a huge amount of varied skiing available in the Portes Du Soleil. 28 black runs, 107 red runs , 112 blue runs and 41 green runs.

Why not have a gentle ski over to Mont Chery for amazing view of the always impressive Mont Blanc or attempt the famous “Swiss wall”, icy, steep and waist deep moguls! There is also plenty of accessible off piste skiing, such as the massive bowls down from Avoriaz and the tree runs down to Les Linderets.

Free Ski Guiding

Your guide – Justin
With 18 years experience on the snow, and this winter being Justin’s 9th full winter season, he is the perfect host to show you around the mountain. He also has obtained his snowboard instructor qualification from BASI (British Association of Snow sport instructors) & his American Level 1 qualifications in skiing and snowboarding.

For skiers and snowboarders who can confidently ski red runs (intermediate standard and above). Free guiding will be provided on two days a week. This will give those who are new to the massive Portes du Soleil the opportunity to discover the vast ski area it has to offer without getting lost, to find some of those great areas that you might overlook, and for those who have been before to explore new areas missed the last time. I will be able to show you the best mountain restaurants, how to avoid the queues, find the best snow and where to finish the day with a well-deserved après ski beer or vin chaud.

Please note that to comply with French regulations the ski guiding does not form part of your holiday package but is provided as a completely free service. We may withdraw the service at any time and priority is given to weekly bookings. This service is not available during peak weeks.

The Resorts

France - Morzine, Avoriaz, Les Gets, Montriond, Chatel, St Jean d'Aulps, Abondance, La Chapelle d'Abondance.
Switzerland - Champery, Les Crosets, Morgins, Champoussin, Torgon.

Lift Passes

To avoid queuing we can purchase your lift passes in advance. The new Hands Free pass allows you to go through the gates without having to insert your pass, just keep it in your pocket!!! You can keep the card and re-charge it whenever you return.

The Portes du Soleil ski pass gives access to all 14 ski resorts. Prices are below:

Children: from 5 up to 15 years inclusive. Senior: 60 years and over