Morzine : The Local Area

Morzine & Its Surroundings

Morzine and Avoriaz make up the Portes du Soleil area which spans across two countries, France and Switzerland. This is a unique area is a good rival to other popular French resorts that make up the Three Valleys and Paradiski. At only approximately 50 miles from Geneva, Morzine couldn’t be more accessible for the British tourist and as such, its popularity has increased dramatically over the past few years and is quickly becoming a favourite resort of many. Morzine has an active summer and winter programme to suit most appetites so it’s true to say that Morzine is an ideal place to start for those keen to explore the vast area on offer. Morzine itself is a busy little Alpine town with a lively spirit. Steeped in tradition, traditional wooden chalets, slate roofs and stone foundations ensure that the village retains is character and Savoyard charm. In the summer, Morzine offers mountain bikers some of the world’s best mountain biking terrain, boasting up to 380kms of marked trails with varying degrees of technical skill required. With such variety on offer, Morzine has been proud to be a venue for the Tour de France and host to Mountain biking championships. Some other summer activities include : paragliding, golfing, fishing, canyoning and tennis. For more information on these and other activities available see our Air activities, or Outoor activities and Indoor activities sections. In the winter, the Portes du Soleil area links together up to 14 resorts spanning across two countries, France and Switzerland. There is enough variety across the skiing domain to entertain both strong skiers and snowboarders during the week. Runs descending from Pointe de Nyon, and Chamossiere are challenging and the black runs from Mont Chéry are not for the faint hearted! In addition to the skiing and snowboarding activities, there are five snowparks which can keep you busy. If you don’t ski yet still want to be active try snowshoeing or take a ice dive into the chilly Lake Montriand ! For more information on these and other winter activities available see our Air activities, or Outdoor activities and Indoor activities sections. Morzine is a town full of life offering a range of sporting and cultural activities. There are plenty of excellent restaurants and bars for you to enjoy the après ski during the winter. A large sun terrace at the Caverne bar is a good place to catch those last few rays of the days sunshine or if you prefer the traditional “dancing on tables with ski-boots” type of après ski, then head to the Crépuscule where you can party on through the night...

last updated 13-Oct-2008