Morzine Resort Information

Resort Information

Here is collection of general resort knowledge compiled from years of responding to email enquiries, getting ourselves lost, finding ourselves, late-night bar conversations, your feedback, plus translations of French brochures. We have put this resource together to help you out when you are planning a trip to the resort. Updating this section is a never-ending task so if we have missed anything out, or you spot that we are out of date or just plain wrong, please do let us know!

Morzine Resort Information - Select a subject:

About Morzine
	Does Morzine have a church?
	How do I get around the resort?
	I have never been to Morzine before - what's it like?
	Is there a local market?
	What are the local food specialities to try?
	What is the history of the Morzine region?
	When do the shops open?
	When is the best time of year to come?
	Where can I change money?
	Where can I pick up my emails?
	Where is the nearest bus station?
	Where is the nearest train station?
Activities & Skiing
	Can I do my own maintenance or should I take my equipment to a shop?
	Do the ski instructors speak English?
	Do the ski schools have English speaking instructors?
	Have recently bought my first snowboard, should I be doing anything to the board (i.e. waxing or the like) before taking it out on the slopes?
	How can I avoid having my skis/board stolen?
	How often should I have my skis and/or snowboard serviced?
	I don�t ski/snowboard - what is there for me to do?
	Is there any night skiing in Morzine?
	Should I get ski & travel insurance?
	Should I have lessons?
	Should I hire or buy equipment?
	Should I wait until I get to resort to purchase a new pair of skis or snowboard?
	What are the 10 Rules of Ski Safety?
	What is telemark skiing?
	What is there to do in the summer in Morzine?
	What should I do if my skis get stolen?
	What�s the difference between Telemark, Alpine Touring and Regular Alpine skis?
Avalanche Awareness
	Are avalanches an 'act of God'?
	Can I get out of the way of an avalanche?
	Can screaming and yelling start an avalanche?
	How can I begin to evaluate if the snow is stable or if it can fail?
	How do I judge if a slope is 'dangerous'?
	How long can you live under the snow?
	I ski on the piste most of the time, why should I be bothered about avalanche risk?
	Is the slope safe after an avalanche has gone?
	Isn't it most dangerous in springtime when there are more avalanches?
	Once I'm out there, how can I reduce the odds of getting caught in an avalanche?
	What causes slab avalanches to fracture?
	What kind of avalanche is most dangerous?
	What kind of weather produces avalanches?
	What should I do if I'm caught in an avalanche?
Children
	At what age should my child start skiing?
	Can I take my baby to a ski resort?
	What baby-changing facilities are there?
	When are the French School Holidays this year?
Driving
	Do I need to carry chains in the car (often a paying optional extra in car-hire)?
	How long does it take to drive to Morzine from the UK?
	Is there anywhere in Morzine to park camping cars?
	What else should I know about driving in France?
Employment
	Do I need a work permit?
	How can I get a job in Morzine?
	What sorts of jobs are available?
Health
	Are there English-speaking Doctors?
	Can I drink the water?
	Can I get sunburnt in winter?
	How can I reduce the risks of injury?
	What are the commonest injuries?
	What exercises should I do before my holiday?
	What is an E111 form and do I need one?
	Will I suffer from altitude sickness?
Lift System & Passes
	Are there any free lifts in the valley?
	How can I get lift opening information before I decide to get out of bed?
	What date do the lifts open (and close)?
	What do the different abbreviations for lift types mean on the piste map?
	What else do I need to know about the lifts?
	What is the cost of a lift pass in Morzine during the summer?
	What is the cost of a lift pass in Morzine during the winter?
	What time do the lifts open?
	Where can I get a copy of the winter piste maps?
Ski Area
	Can I picnic at any of the mountain restaurants?
	What are the ski areas like in the Portes du Soleil?
	What do the different colours of piste refer to on the maps?
	What is the Portes du Soleil like for beginners?
	Where do you head when the weather is bad/in a whiteout?
	Which mountain restaurants should I try?
Travel & Transport
	How do I find the best flight deals?
	How do I get from the airport to Morzine?
	How do you go about arranging a 'DIY' holiday?
	How should I pack my skis and/or snowboard?
	Saturday or Sunday travel?
	Where can I book flights from the UK?