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It’s an unspoilt, historic resort dating back
to the 16th century, with its own Gallic identity,
yet there’s a wide choice of restaurants and
bars for much livelier and varied apres ski than most
resorts offer.
Savoyard style with its chalet style buildings,
wooden facades, carved balconies and slate-covered
roofs, Morzine offers more than 30 bistros and
restaurants, including some of the best in the whole
region. There are three discos, two cinemas, many
bars and an ice-skating arena that hosts the
world’s top skaters
This artificial skating rink is also open for public
skating and has a panoramic bar-restaurant. In
addition a fitness centre with weights room, sauna
and hot tub, has been installed in the Sports
Centre. Sleigh rides are also available.
The adventurous can try snowmobiling or ice
climbing on frozen waterfalls.
In April 2004,
Morzine-Avoriaz’s ski-lifts received ISO 9001
certification hence a high standard and efficiency
are guaranteed.
Morzine was also voted 5th
best ski resort in the world in the Daily Telegraph
Travel Awards, 2001.
Why Morzine?
·
Part of the massive
Portes du Soleil (650km of piste) ski network with
one of the largest local areas
·
One of the most
easily accessed resorts by car from the UK or
Geneva
·
A lively traditional
feel, French ambience with a good range of amenities
and reasonable prices
·
An excellent choice
for families and non-skiers
Your Children
Morzine has acquired the Famille Plus label for its
childcare facilities. Please click here to
view more information on the Famille Plus label.
The Outa nursery
The crèche is monitored by the PM and accepts
children from 3 months to 6 years. Vaccinations are
compulsory (BCG, etc.). For all children, health
records are required, or a certificate of medical
care and vaccinations.
Indoor and outdoor games.
Half-days:
From 9 am to 1 pm or from 1.30 to 5.30 pm.
Full days:
From 9 am to 5.30 pm (maximum 8 hours).
During half-term:
Half-day courses: from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 and from
1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Prices:
Half day ...........................................
c€17,50
Full day............................................c
€31,00
6
half-days........................................c€95,00
6 full days ......................................
c€166,00
These prices do not include meals.
Meals over-two-year-olds......................c
€5,50
Meals under-two-year-olds ...................
c€2,50
Reservations are required. Registration forms sent
out on request from the beginning of November.
Tel. 00 33 4 50 79 26 00
Activities in Morzine
Night skiing
in Morzine
The Pléney stadium welcomes night skiers once
a week from 8 pm to 10 pm.
Sledging
in Morzine
The sledges give the passengers about a one-hour
descent along the forest-lined slopes of Pleney. The
whole operation is watched over by the Ski
Patrol.
Snowshoeing
in Morzine
Choose from a simple
half-day hike to a daylong trek with a cheese fondue
in a high-mountain chalet: it’s a sport that
gathers together all who love the authentic preserved
side of the mountains.
Adventure park
in Morzine
Adventure parc with natural
circuits made of ladders, swing bridges and various
other zip wires, which allow properly equipped
beginners to move safely from tree to tree
accompanied by a guide: Indiana Park. (Harnesses,
karabiners, pulleys etc are all provided). Minimum
age is 6 yrs
Snowmobiles
in Morzine
Open every day from 6 to 11.30pm. Guided excursions
of ½ or 1 hour.
Ice diving
in Morzine
In the frozen waters of lake Montriond. The equipment
is provided and clients are guided by qualified
instructors when diving.
Tel 0033 450 75 94 00
Tel: 00 33 (0) 450 75 94 00
E-mail: cameleon@cameleon-organisation.com
Ice-climbing
in Morzine
The frozen columns of the Gachette, Dame du lac or
Brochaux waterfalls lend themselves to
ice-climbing.
Sport
centre
Located in the heart of Morzine.
Skating rink
Morzine has a lovely artificial skating rink with a
panoramic bar-restaurant.
Ice rink Kidzone: the perfect place to chill out for
3-6 year-olds. Parents must be present (skates not
compulsory).
Open from 10am-midday, 3pm-6pm and 9pm-11pm
Ice Hockey usually takes place every other Saturday
and Wednesdays evenings. The whole village supports
its team in the French championships.
A fitness centre with weight room, sauna and
jacuzzi, has been installed in the Sports Centre.
Open all year.
Climbing initiation wall is available inside
the Sports Hall.
Snowshoe trails in Morzine
From 8yrs, discover the history of the valley, its
animal life and forests, its secrets and its winter
beauty.
(Excursion + transport + equipment)
- 1⁄2 day (2h30) - c€26,00
- Day with meal in a mountain chalet - c€53,00
Initiation to paragliding
in Morzine
Classes available for all levels. Equipment, theory,
transportation, practice. First flight - c€65,00
Helicopter flights
in Morzine
All flights on request with departure from Annemasse
or Avoriaz. First flight, introduction to piloting,
passenger transport.
- Maiden flight (5 minutes) - c€35/pers
- Flying over the Portes du Soleil (10 minutes)
– c€70/pers
- Flying over the Mont Blanc (50 minutes) –
c€230/pers
Annemasse: Tel. 33 (0)4 50 92 78 21
Avoriaz: Tel. 33 (0)4 50 74 22 44
Ballooning
in Morzine
- Hot air balloon flights
Mountain flight – c€245
Tel. 33 (0)4 50 75 94 00
e.mail: cameleon@cameleon-organisation.com
Visit to the cowshed and cheese dairy
in Morzine
From milking cows to cheese-making, you can learn
about each stage in the entire cheesemaking process.
On both visits,
- you can visit the cowsheds in the village of Nants
on Tuesdays and on Thursdays 10:00 a.m.
- cheese-making and guided tours of the maturing
cellars; fruitière de Morzine, route dela
Plagne, Morzine, Wednesdays and Thursdays 9:00 a.m.
Entrance to the cheese dairy free of charge from 3:00
to 7:00 p.m. every day.
Visit to the Old Town
in Morzine
Every Thursday 10:00 a.m., from the covered market
beside the church (admission fee applies). Visit the
old town of Morzine with one of the official Guides
of the region of Savoy and find out how the village
has developed over the centuries.
A slate factory
in Morzine
(The « 7 pieds » slate-quarry, route des
Prodains.
Follow directions to the cable car in Avoriaz)
Franck Buet will explain to you the history of his
200-year-old workshop and
demonstrate the techniques used in working with
slate. A unique visit not to be missed.
Fridays at 10:30 am. (Small charge for the visit,
meeting point at the slate quarry, take line A on the
shuttle bus).
Adults: c€5. Children: c€3
Sleigh rides
in Morzine
The sleighs leave from the Tourist Office and offer a
wide range of rides: from a short tour of the town of
Morzine to a longer ride to the lake of Montriond.
Circuits cost from €15-€70
Eating Out, Après-Ski & Amenities in
Morzine
Supermarkets,
cashpoints, bars and restaurants, library, gift
shops, bakers, cake shops, clothing shops, garage,
dental surgeries, 2 cinemas, hairdressers, creperies,
clubs, beauty salons, florists, 4 doctors surgeries,
optician, perfume shop, chemists, post office,
laundrettes, tea shops, tobacconists
Free shuttles
in Morzine
Free shuttle buses and a little train will offer you
free transport within the village during the winter
season to help you get around easily.
Tourist Office
Morzine
Tel: 00 33 4 50 74
72 72
www.morzine.com
Access to
Morzine
By
Road:
Driving distance from
Calais to Morzine is 538 miles or 7hrs30
A6 motorway via
Macon followed by the A40 motorway towards Geneva.
Exit 19 at Cluses and follow signs
From Northern
Europe, access via the Swiss motorway towards
Martigny.
Exit Portes du Soleil, 20
minutes from Chatel.
By
Rail:
Thonon-les-Bains SNCF
railway station (TGV – high speed train) /
Transfer by shuttle, 40kms (approx cost
10€).
Monthey railway
station (Switzerland) / Transfer by taxi,
25kms.
Airports:
Grenoble Airport is 82km
from Morzine –
www.grenoble.aeroport.fr
Chambery Airport is
97 km from Morzine +33 479 54 49 54 –
www.chambery.aeroport.fr
Geneva Airport is 55
km from Morzine +41 22 798 20 00
www.gva.ch/en
Lyon Saint-Exupery
is 197 km from Morzine +33 472 22 72 21
–
www.lyon.aeroport.fr
Airport Transfer
Pre-book your
taxi transfer with Peak Retreats
From Geneva
Airport to Morzine – from £71 per
person return based on 4 people sharing.
For all other
transfer
prices click
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