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Morzine
Ski area: Portes du Soleil
Resort height: 1000m
Resort top height: 2350m
Portes du Soleil
(12 resorts, 2 countries, France & Switzerland)
Km piste: 650
Lifts: 195 (10 gondolas, 104 drag lifts, 79 chairlifts, 4 cable cars)
Snow cannons: 577
Snow parks: Various
No. of slopes: 267
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Driving distance from Calais: 538 miles or 7hrs30
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One of the best loved resorts in the Alps, Morzine scores on many points. It's a charming, traditional village and yet linked in to one of the world's largest ski areas. It's a world away from the hustle and bustle of modern life and yet it's one of the closest ski resorts to the Channel and only an hour from Geneva.
Morzine is an unspoilt, historic ski 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 Morzine.
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.
Ski Taxi - Want to tour the slopes or try something new? Need to meet friends on the mountain or to share time on the slopes with your family? Then try the taxi-ski!
This new service is aimed at non-skiers and seniors who might need help getting around on the slopes and who want to enjoy the thrill of skiing in complete safety! Virtual Visit View here for a 360 degree view of Morzine (Hold down the left click of your mouse and drag left right up and down whilst still holding on the left click button to move 360 degree).
This new service is aimed at non-skiers and seniors who might need help getting around on the slopes and who want to enjoy the thrill of skiing in complete safety! Virtual Visit View here for a 360 degree view of Morzine (Hold down the left click of your mouse and drag left right up and down whilst still holding on the left click button to move 360 degree).
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- Opening Dates
- Child Care
- Activities
- Apres Ski/Eating
- Access
- Resort News
- Other Amenities
Opening Dates
Morzine opens on 18/12/2010 - 18/04/2011
Partial opening 18/04/2011 – 25/04/2011
Child Care
Morzine has acquired the Famille Plus & Top of the French Alps label for its childcare facilities. Please view here to view more information on the Famille Plus & Top of the French Alps label.
The Outa nursery
The crèche is monitored by the PM and accepts children from 3 months to
5 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. Sunday - Friday
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 school holidays (7th Feb – 7th March 2009):
From 8.30am-12.30pm and from 1.30 to 5.30pm.
Guide Prices 12-13:
Half day ........................................... €26
Full day............................................ €46
6 half-days........................................ €148
6 full days ........................................ €251
These prices do not include meals.
Meals over-two-year-olds...................... €6,10
Meals under-two-year-olds .................... €4,60
Reservation required.
Registration forms sent out on request from the beginning of November.
Tel. 00 33 4 50 79 26 00
haltegarderie@outa-morzine.com
Enrolment fee of €5.
Childrens Ski Lessons in Morzine
Children can ski from 4 years old in Morzine with ESF. Peak Retreats can pre-book this. See here for details.
Activities
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. - Nocturnal sledging Accompanied by a professional go up Pleney cable car at night and sledge down the closed ski slopes. Headlamps and sledges provided. Indiana’Ventures – 0033 450 74 01 88 or Indiana.morzine@wanadoo.fr
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. “Alpi’Raquettes” – 0033 619 42 95 57 or contact@alpirandovtt.com 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 5.30pm to midnight. Guided excursions of ½ or 1 hour. Avoscoot – 0033 608 22 18 15 or avoscoot@orange.fr Ice diving in Morzine In the frozen waters of lake Montriond. The equipment is provided and clients are guided by qualified instructors when diving. From €65
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. Paragliding Accompanied flights €70 ABC de l’ecole de parapente des Portes du Soleil Tel: 0033 612 55 51 31 or cochard.laurent@free.fr Hot Air Ballooning From €245. Tel: 00 33 (0) 450 75 94 00
E-mail: cameleon@cameleon-organisation.com ------------------------------ 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 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 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 de la 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 Outdoor Ice Rink In front of tourist office Adult from €3.75, child from €3.25. Hire of skates - €3.25 New for winter 12/13, in nearby Avoriaz, Aquariaz is a brand new indoor/outdoor waterpark/swimming pool (30 mins drive): AQUARIAZ 142 Routes des Rennes
74110 Avoriaz Phone: +33(0)4 50 74 24 42
Aquariaz has been designed as an aquatic paradise in the mountains featuring lush vegetation and rocks: a river with variable gentle current, a slidewinder (aquatic halfpipe), a water playhouse, a paddling pool, a large pool with climbing walls, massage benches and the must: an open-air spa heated to 34°C! This type of water park is found nowhere else in the mountains and features a 'hybrid' concept with natural tropical vegetation in mountain surroundings. It is made up of three different worlds: • The first world, Water Playhouse, is for younger children and features geysers and pouring-water play equipment including water slides, water guns and a tipping bucket that pours out tens of litres of water at a time. This extends into a large paddling pool. • The second world, the Slidewinder, is for the most adventurous bathers who are looking for big thrills and an adrenaline buzz. More than 10 metres up, you sit in a rubber tube and slide down a halfpipe • The third world, in the central pool for bathers of all ages, is made up of three sections:
- A gently flowing river with water games (bubbles, jets and faster and slower sections) with two areas of bubble-massage seats along the way.
- A swimming pool, 1.5 metres (5 feet) deep.
- A 1.5m (5ft) deep pool below a climbing wall that extends for its entire length. And not forgetting the outdoor Jacuzzi® with its uninterrupted view of the valley.
Aquariaz price guide One entry for adult € 8 One entry for child (5-12 years old) € 5 OPEN EVERY DAY FROM 10.30 AM TO 19.30 PM
Swim shorts permitted.
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. - Nocturnal sledging Accompanied by a professional go up Pleney cable car at night and sledge down the closed ski slopes. Headlamps and sledges provided. Indiana’Ventures – 0033 450 74 01 88 or Indiana.morzine@wanadoo.fr
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. “Alpi’Raquettes” – 0033 619 42 95 57 or contact@alpirandovtt.com 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 5.30pm to midnight. Guided excursions of ½ or 1 hour. Avoscoot – 0033 608 22 18 15 or avoscoot@orange.fr Ice diving in Morzine In the frozen waters of lake Montriond. The equipment is provided and clients are guided by qualified instructors when diving. From €65
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. Paragliding Accompanied flights €70 ABC de l’ecole de parapente des Portes du Soleil Tel: 0033 612 55 51 31 or cochard.laurent@free.fr Hot Air Ballooning From €245. Tel: 00 33 (0) 450 75 94 00
E-mail: cameleon@cameleon-organisation.com ------------------------------ 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 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 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 de la 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 Outdoor Ice Rink In front of tourist office Adult from €3.75, child from €3.25. Hire of skates - €3.25 New for winter 12/13, in nearby Avoriaz, Aquariaz is a brand new indoor/outdoor waterpark/swimming pool (30 mins drive): AQUARIAZ 142 Routes des Rennes
74110 Avoriaz Phone: +33(0)4 50 74 24 42
Aquariaz has been designed as an aquatic paradise in the mountains featuring lush vegetation and rocks: a river with variable gentle current, a slidewinder (aquatic halfpipe), a water playhouse, a paddling pool, a large pool with climbing walls, massage benches and the must: an open-air spa heated to 34°C! This type of water park is found nowhere else in the mountains and features a 'hybrid' concept with natural tropical vegetation in mountain surroundings. It is made up of three different worlds: • The first world, Water Playhouse, is for younger children and features geysers and pouring-water play equipment including water slides, water guns and a tipping bucket that pours out tens of litres of water at a time. This extends into a large paddling pool. • The second world, the Slidewinder, is for the most adventurous bathers who are looking for big thrills and an adrenaline buzz. More than 10 metres up, you sit in a rubber tube and slide down a halfpipe • The third world, in the central pool for bathers of all ages, is made up of three sections:
- A gently flowing river with water games (bubbles, jets and faster and slower sections) with two areas of bubble-massage seats along the way.
- A swimming pool, 1.5 metres (5 feet) deep.
- A 1.5m (5ft) deep pool below a climbing wall that extends for its entire length. And not forgetting the outdoor Jacuzzi® with its uninterrupted view of the valley.
Aquariaz price guide One entry for adult € 8 One entry for child (5-12 years old) € 5 OPEN EVERY DAY FROM 10.30 AM TO 19.30 PM
Swim shorts permitted.
All the above information is for information only. For the most up-to-date information please visit the resort tourist office website
Morzine Tourist Office Morzine Tourist Information Tel: 00 33 4 50 74 72 72 www.morzine.com
Apres Ski/Eating
Many restaurants, 10 altitude restaurants. One of the more livelier French resorts - lots of bars and a few open well into the night/early morning!
Restaurants:
Le Clin d'Oeil
Specialities: Grilled steaks, spare ribs in BBQ sauce and regional favorites Bistro du chalet Philibert
La Boule de Pain
La Ferme de l'Alpage L'Atelier d'Alexandre
Specialities: Lobster and ginger ravioli and shellfish coulis. Caraibe chocolate biscuit, vanilla ice cream.
Mel's Café
Sandwicherie, burgers, kebab, pasta-bar, tea-room.
La Chamade
Specialities: Grilled piglet. Fondu with potatoes. Rusted poultry with crayfishes. Mixed of sausages, cabbages, leeks and potatoes. Le Tremplin
Specialities : Summer cooking : buffet and barbecue. In winter : small dining, savoyard specialities and brasserie.
"A la Piscine"
The restaurant is located in the heart of the new aquatic center. Discover, in a relaxing area, its varied menu and the menu of the day.
Le Tyrolien
Sun terrace with games for children. Specialities: Melted cheese raclette and fondu, hot stone cook-at-your-table recipes, Tartiflette (winter only)...
La Dez'alp
Delphine ANTHONIOZ make discover you her greedy specialities.
Le Laury's
Quality catering: fresh produce. Good atmosphere (friendliness).
La Combe A Zorre
Specialities: Grilled meat. Pizzas. Traditional cooking.
La Kinkerne
Warm family atmosphere.
Le Coup de Coeur
A perfect place for wine-tasting, with a varied choice of crus. Selection of wines by the glass. Les Prodains
Specialities : Mountain-inspired dishes with a Savoyard flavour, trout fillet served on slate, pike with sesame and vanilla sauce, mushroom pie, duck breast with spicy sauces, strawberry crepes,... La Taverne
La Taverne is situated in Morzine center, in front of the Tourist Office. Specialities: meats, fishes and world cooking. Warm and cosy atmosphere. La Grange
In a cosy setting in the heart of Morzine, La Grange offers delicious and filling dishes and local mountain specialities.
Les Jardins d'Ulysse
Fish, shell-fish, fresh oysters from Brittany, Foie Gras. Brasserie food, including quality cuts of meat, regional specialities, calves’ sweetbreads. L'Etale
Specialities : Savoyard fondu and raclette (melted cheese), skewered and flamed meat, hot stone cook-at-your-tabledishes.
Le Matafan
In the evening the Matafan is a cosy place for dining on savoyard specialities, including the ‘Matafan’ (potato cake) and wild-mushroom or goat-cheese ‘croutes’. There...
La Flamme
Specialities : Savoyard favourites (fondu, raclette and reblochonnade melted cheese), Jura recipes (chicken in mushroom sauce and escalopes), home-made cooking (fish and meat dishes) and... Le Grillon
A warm Savoyard setting in the heart of the village where diners young and old will enjoy our wide choice of dishes. Specialities : Savoy favourites, hot stone cook-at-your-table...
La Chaudanne
Specialities: Savoyard favourites, traditional homemade cooking, take-aways to order. New: for your aperitifs between friends or for taste an liqueur after dinner, welcome to discover... The Rhodos
Gourmets Burgers, pizzas, English and continental breakfasts, Fantastic wine list, cocktail menus, Shooters, bar snacks, Wi-Fi, great apres-ski ! Burger Place
The Burger Place offers a large variety of burgers. Situated near the Pleney cable car.
Specialities: Grilled steaks, spare ribs in BBQ sauce and regional favorites Bistro du chalet Philibert
La Boule de Pain
La Ferme de l'Alpage L'Atelier d'Alexandre
Specialities: Lobster and ginger ravioli and shellfish coulis. Caraibe chocolate biscuit, vanilla ice cream.
Mel's Café
Sandwicherie, burgers, kebab, pasta-bar, tea-room.
La Chamade
Specialities: Grilled piglet. Fondu with potatoes. Rusted poultry with crayfishes. Mixed of sausages, cabbages, leeks and potatoes. Le Tremplin
Specialities : Summer cooking : buffet and barbecue. In winter : small dining, savoyard specialities and brasserie.
"A la Piscine"
The restaurant is located in the heart of the new aquatic center. Discover, in a relaxing area, its varied menu and the menu of the day.
Le Tyrolien
Sun terrace with games for children. Specialities: Melted cheese raclette and fondu, hot stone cook-at-your-table recipes, Tartiflette (winter only)...
La Dez'alp
Delphine ANTHONIOZ make discover you her greedy specialities.
Le Laury's
Quality catering: fresh produce. Good atmosphere (friendliness).
La Combe A Zorre
Specialities: Grilled meat. Pizzas. Traditional cooking.
La Kinkerne
Warm family atmosphere.
Le Coup de Coeur
A perfect place for wine-tasting, with a varied choice of crus. Selection of wines by the glass. Les Prodains
Specialities : Mountain-inspired dishes with a Savoyard flavour, trout fillet served on slate, pike with sesame and vanilla sauce, mushroom pie, duck breast with spicy sauces, strawberry crepes,... La Taverne
La Taverne is situated in Morzine center, in front of the Tourist Office. Specialities: meats, fishes and world cooking. Warm and cosy atmosphere. La Grange
In a cosy setting in the heart of Morzine, La Grange offers delicious and filling dishes and local mountain specialities.
Les Jardins d'Ulysse
Fish, shell-fish, fresh oysters from Brittany, Foie Gras. Brasserie food, including quality cuts of meat, regional specialities, calves’ sweetbreads. L'Etale
Specialities : Savoyard fondu and raclette (melted cheese), skewered and flamed meat, hot stone cook-at-your-tabledishes.
Le Matafan
In the evening the Matafan is a cosy place for dining on savoyard specialities, including the ‘Matafan’ (potato cake) and wild-mushroom or goat-cheese ‘croutes’. There...
La Flamme
Specialities : Savoyard favourites (fondu, raclette and reblochonnade melted cheese), Jura recipes (chicken in mushroom sauce and escalopes), home-made cooking (fish and meat dishes) and... Le Grillon
A warm Savoyard setting in the heart of the village where diners young and old will enjoy our wide choice of dishes. Specialities : Savoy favourites, hot stone cook-at-your-table...
La Chaudanne
Specialities: Savoyard favourites, traditional homemade cooking, take-aways to order. New: for your aperitifs between friends or for taste an liqueur after dinner, welcome to discover... The Rhodos
Gourmets Burgers, pizzas, English and continental breakfasts, Fantastic wine list, cocktail menus, Shooters, bar snacks, Wi-Fi, great apres-ski ! Burger Place
The Burger Place offers a large variety of burgers. Situated near the Pleney cable car.
Access
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:
Geneva Airport is 90km from Morzine (1 hour)
www.gva.ch/en
Chambery Airport is 123 km from Morzine (1 ½ hours)
www.chambery.aeroport.fr
Grenoble Airport is 210km from Morzine (2 hours)
www.grenoble.aeroport.fr
Lyon Saint-Exupery is 211km from Morzine (2 ½ hours)
www.lyon.aeroport.fr
Bus transfers from Geneva Airport
Five buses run from 22/12/12-13/04/13. Book 2 days in advance with local tourist office for return. Tickets must be reserved with www.altibus.com (not pre-bookable with Peak Retreats). Transfer time 2hrs. Cost when pre-booking online is roughly €61.50per adult return (cheaper prices for groups of 4 adults). Child is half adult rate (4-12yrs).
There is also 2 buses that run from 22/12/12-13/04/13 on another line. This takes 2hrs 20 and costs €61.50.
Timetable and prices 12/13
Getting around Morzine
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.Airport Transfer
Pre-book your taxi transfer with Peak Retreats From Geneva Airport to Morzine – from £76 per person return based on 4 people sharing. For all other transfer prices click here
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Other Amenities
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, supermarkets, cashpoints
Laundrettes:
Le Lavio
280, route des Udrezants
Tél. 04 50 79 04 52
From Monday to Saturday:
8:30 - 12:00 and from 14:00 - 19:00
Laverie automatique
Place de l’Office de Tourisme
25, route de La Plagne
Port. 06 71 88 84 07
ski info
One of 14 French and Swiss villages that make up the vast Portes du Soleil area with its 650km (400 miles) of runs, Morzine is ideally placed right in the middle of the area, with fast access up to the highest slopes surrounding the futuristic resort of Avoriaz above.
The Pléney gondola will be replaced with new lift equipment for winter 2013/14. This key new lift will provide improved capacity and better access to the winter ski area and for summer Mountain Biking in Morzine. Ground level access to the top and bottom lift stations will make for quicker access and ease of use.
Additional ski fact info, main ski area listed above Les Gets/Morzine
385 snow cannons in Les Gets/Morzine
MORZINE SKI AREA
The local Morzine-Les Gets sector covers all the mountains on one side of Morzine. It links the Pleney, Morzine, Nyon, Chevannes and Mont Chéry in Les Gets and offers more than 100km (65 miles) of ski runs for all abilities. Morzine ski resort has a large floodlit area with skiing, tubing and big air that remains open until 10pm.
Reaching Avoriaz from Morzine can be done easily by either a cable car from the hamlet of Les Prodains, reached by free ski-bus from Morzine, provides the quickest and most direct link to Avoriaz. Or alternatively you can take gondola from Morzine up to Super-Morzine, where you can work your way up through the lift system to Avoriaz, or over to hamlet of Les Lindarets for access to Chatel and other resorts in Portes du Soleil.
There are lots of lightly wooded slopes in the local Morzine area, so bad weather rarely causes a problem. You can find open areas higher up.
MORZINE BEGINNERS
Beginners will enjoy the conveniently located wide village nursery slopes which are provided with many snow cannons to keep the snow at its best. Good progression runs are to be found in the Nyon sector and there are lots of options on Le Pleney including a great blue cruise from the top to the valley lift station.
MORZINE INTERMEDIATES
Confident intermediates will enjoy the challenging reds down from Chamossiere and the fine steep runs on the Mont-Chery. For the less confident intermediate you are also well catered for. Le Pleney sector is great for parties with mixed abilities with a blue option to match a red option. The slopes down to Les Gets from Le Pleney are relatively easy (although the slopes face south).
MORZINE EXPERTS
More challenging pistes and famous runs such as the Swiss wall and the world cup downhill black will keep the expert skier happy. If you venture across to Les Gets, the black runs off the back of the Mont Chery are quite challenging. If you are looking for off-piste then there is plenty to keep you occupied.
MORZINE SNOWBOARDERS
Snowboarders will love the freeride terrain and parks available with the best super pipe in Europe situated in Avoriaz.
MORZINE FREERIDE
A new fun slope is now open underneath the Nabor chairlift at the top of Pleney. Ideal for youngsters to try boardercross. At almost 800m long, you can fly around raised bends, get air on the gentle bumps and slalom between penguins, seals and bears. During the February school holidays the eskimo village will be open for face-painting and free sweeties.
360s, scary reverse jumps, scratch... Want to try an impossible jump but you’re too scared? Now you can ... by landing on a huge airbag! The Big Airbag is at the foot of the Pleney between Mas-Verjus button lift and the ESF Espace Ski Enfants. It cushions your fall once you’ve launched yourself from the ramp a some distance up the slope.
Big Airbag prices: 2€ per jump; 7€ per 30 minutes; 12€ per hour.
MORZINE RESORT RUNS
If you are coming back from Avoriaz, then you cannot ski back. You need to take the Super Morzine gondola back into the village centre. If you are skiing from the Les Gets side then you can ski back to the village centre on greens, blues or reds...or take the gondolas down.
Ski Taxi - Want to tour the slopes or try something new? Need to meet friends on the mountain or to share time on the slopes with your family? Then try the taxi-ski!
This new service is aimed at non-skiers and seniors who might need help getting around on the slopes and who want to enjoy the thrill of skiing in complete safety!
Additional ski fact info, main ski area listed above Les Gets/Morzine
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Km |
110 |
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Lifts |
51 (2 cable cars, 26 chairlifts, 3 gondolas, 14 drag lifts) |
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No. of slopes 67 | |
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3 |
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26 |
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28 |
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9 |
This new service is aimed at non-skiers and seniors who might need help getting around on the slopes and who want to enjoy the thrill of skiing in complete safety!
- Ski Hire
- Ski Passes
- Ski School
- Activities
Ski Hire
Ski hire in Morzine prices start from £33 for children (skis and boots) & £47 for adults (skis and boots) for 7 days. View here for Morzine ski hire prices.
Ski Passes
FREE PASSES!
Children under 5 receive a FREE lift pass.
Proof of age will be required for reduced price passes.
Other lift pass on offer (to buy locally in resort in Euros):
Les Gets/Morzine ski pass – ½ day and daily rates:
½ day - €21 children, €29 adults
Day - €25 children, €33 adults
Portes du Soleil ski pass – ½ day and daily rates:
½ day - €30-36 children, €40 adults
Day - €34-41 children, €45 adults
| Portes du Soleil 6 Day Lift Pass 2011/2012 | ||
| Les Gets/Morzine local pass not pre-bookable (from €152 per adult and €120 per child). Recommended for beginners | ||
| 17/12 – 30/03 | From 31/03 | |
| Adult (20-62) | £196 | £167 |
| Junior (16-19) | £176 | £150 |
| Child (5-15) | £147 | £125 |
| Senior (64+) | £176 | £150 |
| Note: €2.50/pass for hands-free pass to pay locally (can be re-used annually). No Photo necessary | ||
Ski School
Please note that a booking fee of £9 per party will be charged
Times and Schedules (ALL TIMES TO BE CONFIRMED, SUBJECT TO CHANGES).
All lessons are SUNDAY-FRIDAY.
SKI Half Day: Adults:
SKI Half Day: Children (4-14):
SKI Full Days: Adults and children (4-14):
SNOWBOARD Half Day: Adults and children (8-14_:
SKI Half Day Ski + Nursery PIOU PIOU: Children 3-14yrs
SKI Full Day Ski + Nursery PIOU PIOU: Children 3-14yrs
Please note that lesson times are subject to change right until the last minute. Outside French school holidays the ski school reserves the right to cancel group lessons should numbers be insufficient. For peak periods (18/12-2/1, 13/2-13/3 & 9/4-24/4) we strongly recommend that you book as early as possible and in any case at least 6 weeks prior to the required dates. Morning lessons tend to get booked up first and therefore we may only be able to offer afternoon classes within 6 weeks of departure. In some resorts English speaking instructors may not always be available, particularly at peak times.
Individual tuitions can only be purchased directly from the ski school. Peak Retreats cannot pre-book these.
Please note that prices are only an indication and are subject to change
Ski school contact numbers:
Ecole du Ski Français +33 450 79 13 13
info@esf-morzine.com
Group Ski Lessons
| Ski School ESF Morzine Prices 2010/2011 (lift pass not included) | ||||
| - SKI – | ||||
| Adults | Children (4-14yrs) | |||
| 6 half-days | £109 | £101 | ||
| 6 full days (no lunch) | £150 | £143 | ||
| 20/12-01/01 & 13/02-12/03 | Other dates | |||
| PIOU PIOU (Nursery+Ski - 3-14yrs) | With lunch | No lunch | With lunch | No lunch |
| 6 half days (nursery + ski) AM OR PM | £268 | £171 | £234 | £142 |
| 6 full days (nursery all day + ½ day ski AM OR PM) | £336 | £239 | £282 | £190 |
| 6 full days (nursery all day + ski AM & PM) | £358 | £261 | £305 | £215 |
| - SNOWBOARD – | ||||
| Adults | Children (8-14yrs) | |||
| 6 mornings | £109 | £139 | ||
| AM | Midday | PM | |||
| 19/12-01/01 | 09.30-12.00 | Not available | 14.30-17.00 | ||
| 02/01-12/02 | 09.30-12.00 | Not available | Not available | ||
| 13/02-12/03 | 09.00-11.00 | 11.15-13.15 | 15.00-17.00 | ||
| 13/03-23/04 | 09.30-12.00 | Not available | Not available |
| AM | Midday | PM | |||
| 19/12-01/01 | 09.30-12.00 | Not available | 14.30-17.00 | ||
| 02/01-12/02 | 09.30-12.00 | Not available | 14.30-17.00 | ||
| 13/02-12/03 | 09.00-11.00 | 11.15-13.15 | 15.00-17.00 | ||
| 13/03-23/04 | 09.30-12.00 | Not available | 14.30-17.00 |
| AM + PM | |
| 20/12-03/01 | 09.30-12.00 & 14.30-17.00 |
| 13/02-12/03 | 09.00-11.00 & 15.00-17.00 |
| AM | Midday | PM | |||
| 19/12-01/01 | 09.30-12.00 | Not available | Not available | ||
| 02/01-12/02 | 09.30-12.00 | Not available | Not available | ||
| 13/02-12/03 | 09.00-11.00 | Not available | Not available | ||
| 13/03-23/04 | 09.30-12.00 | Not available | Not available |
| AM | Midday | PM | |||
| 19/12-01/01 | 08.30-12.00 | Not available | 14.00-17.00 | ||
| 02/01-23/04 | 09.30-12.00 | Not available | 14.30-17.00 |
| AM + PM | |
| 19/12-12/02 | 09.00-17.00 (lunch 12.00-14.00) |
| 13/02-12/03 | 08.30-17.00 (lunch 12.00-14.00) |
| 13/03-23/04 | 09.00-17.00 (lunch 12.00-14.00) |
Morzine Individual Tuitions
(12/13 prices, NOT pre-bookable)
| Outside group lesson times 1-2 people of same standard Max 2 hours | During group lesson times 1-2 people of same standard Max 2 hours | ||
| 1 hour | €42 | 1 hour | €55 |
| 1.5 hour | €63 | 1.5 hour | €82.50 |
| 2 hours | €84 | 2 hours | €110 |
| 3rd/4th pers (per hour) | €8 | 3rd/4th pers (per hour) | €8 |
Activities
Mountain restaurants
About 90 in the Portes du Soleil regionCross country in Morzine
There are 4 cross country areas accessible from Morzine and its surroundings: the Manche Valley with 25 km of challenging circuits, the Morzine-Avoriaz sector with 47 km for all levels, Lake Montriond with 10km of Canadian-style runs, the Pléney - Chavannes sector with 8.5 km of forest runs. Why not take some freeride lessons to enjoy the unlimited off piste available in the Portes du Soleil. Conquer those mogul fields, try some tricks in the snow parks or go for the challenging full day Portes du Soleil circuit covering 80km of Piste, 2 countries whilst never using the same lift twice! Discover the true size of the Portes du Soleil.Snowparks in nearby linked Avoriaz
“Avoriaz Snowzone” – 4 snowcrosses, 1 canyon on the ski slopes, 1 boardercross, 1 superpipe, 4 snowparks (one of which is ecological and can be found in the Lindarets forest.Fact
In 2004, Morzine’s ski lifts were awarded the ISO 9001 certificate for the system’s quality and efficiency.Other Accommodation In: Morzine
Le Petit Dru
4* Hotel. Sleeps 2-4
Pool
Enjoying a quiet location above the resort, yet just 450m from the Super Morzine gondola and 400m from the resort centre.
4* Hotel. Sleeps 2-4
Pool
Enjoying a quiet location above the resort, yet just 450m from the Super Morzine gondola and 400m from the resort centre.
The Lodge
3* Apartments. Sleeps 2-7. Half board or self catering apartments,
The Lodge enjoys a quiet location 1 km from the resort centre and 800m from the Super Morzine gondola, both easily accessible with the free and frequent bus service which stops outside.
3* Apartments. Sleeps 2-7. Half board or self catering apartments,
The Lodge enjoys a quiet location 1 km from the resort centre and 800m from the Super Morzine gondola, both easily accessible with the free and frequent bus service which stops outside.
Le Cret
Hotel. Sleeps 2-4
Indoor pool
Ideally positioned in a quiet location just 750m from the resort centre and 550m from the Super Morzine gondola (free ski bus stop outside).
Hotel. Sleeps 2-4
Indoor pool
Ideally positioned in a quiet location just 750m from the resort centre and 550m from the Super Morzine gondola (free ski bus stop outside).
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