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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
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