ACCOMMODATION
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GOOD FOR
RESORT SUMMARY
- Large and pretty old-style Savoyard town nestled in the valley and full of character, charm and warm hospitality.
- High standard facilities and plenty of shops, restaurants, bars and entertainment.
- Part of the huge 650km Portes du Soleil ski region offering stunning scenery and varied terrain for all levels of abilities.
- Ideal base from which to explore one of the largest ski areas in the world comprising of 12 resorts stretching across France and Switzerland.
- Free resort bus serving the Avoriaz cable car (with valid lift pass) from 8.30am till 9pm weekdays and midnight at weekends.
SKIING
- Vast and varied choice of terrain for all levels of skiers and boarders including wide open pistes, tree-lined runs and big bowls.
- English speaking ski schools offering lessons in skiing, snowboarding, cross-country, telemark, freeride and freestyle.
- Easily accessible, wide and gentle nursery slopes for beginners at the base of Le Pleney and progressive gentle greens and easy blues in the Super Morzine area.
- An intermediates playground with enjoyable blues and reds throughout the whole Portes-du-Soleil area, including easy cruising blues and more challenging reds from Le Pleney.
- 650km of extensive terrain for advanced skiers to explore with over 20 black runs, the World Cup Downhill from the top of Les Hauts Forts and the big moguls of the Swiss Wall (in Avoriaz).
- Plenty of challenging runs, off-piste and deep powder bowls from Les Hauts Forts and Le Fornet above Avoriaz, and Chamossiere and Le Ranfoilly above Morzine - Les Gets.
PARKS
The Portes-du-Soleil offers several fantastic snowparks attracting many freestyling boarders and skiers to the area:
- Arare Snowpark - for intermediates to advanced with red and black kickers, rails, boxes and a Big Air Bag.
- La Chapelle Snowpark - for beginners to advanced with a variety of jumps, boxes, rails and kickers.
- Skier-cross - for beginners to intermediates with a warm-up blue and challenging red.
- Superpipe - for intermediates to advanced with a smaller half-pipe and a super-pipe at 120m long and 5.6m high.
- The Snowcross - five ungroomed slopes for various levels of ability offering the sensation of free powder skiing in safe conditions.
- The Stash - giant ecological snow park through woodland with walls, rails, boxes, kickers, obstacles & jumps made out of natural materials.
APRES-SKI
On the Mountain:
Renowned for its local gastronomy, the Portes-du-Soleil has over 80 mountain restaurants and bars offering a variety of food from crepes, burgers, chips and snacks to quality Swiss and Savoyard cuisine. Have lunch at the top of Mont Chery which offers breathtaking views of Mont Blanc. The popular La Paika, above Les Gets, offers a large sun terrace and is well known for its BBQ buffets.
The Morzine - Avoriaz Igloo Village is open to the public from 9am until 6pm and has an ice cave with sculptures, two indoor bars and outdoor terrace. The restaurant is open 7pm till 10pm and can be pre-booked for apertifs and fondue in a luminous atmosphere, ideal for celebrating a special occasion.
In the Resort:
Morzine is a large and lively town with a wide variety of late night bars offering live music, happy hours, events and DJs including the popular La Caverne bar and Le Paradis basement club. There are a wide variety of restaurants ranging from the great-value and informal to top gourmet establishments offering local and Savoyard specialities.
A full list of restaurant, bar and club recommendations will be provided with your itinerary.
ACTIVITIES
biathlon (cross-country skiing and laser rifle shooting), cinema, cross-country skiing, helicopter rides, heli-skiing, husky dog sledding, ice-climbing, ice-diving, ice hockey match, ice-skating, mountaineering, nordic walking, paragliding, segway, ski-joering, ski touring, night sledging, snowmobiling (day & night), snowshoeing (day & night with fondue dinner in igloo), speed riding, yogaski run, yooner sledging (day & night).
WELLNESS & SPORT
Element Ame Energie Spa
- indulgent spa offering various massages, beauty treatments and yoga.
- holistic treatments and alternative therapies including aromatherapy, crystal and cupping therapy, hopi ear candles and reiki.
Parc des Dereches
- large sports & leisure centre including indoor 25x15m swimming pool. Open 12pm-8pm weekdays and 2pm-7pm weekends.
- 160 m² spa area with 3 saunas, 2 Turkish baths and relaxation area with mountain views.
- indoor and outdoor ice rink.
- various classes including aqua, scuba diving, fitness and street dance.
- congress centre with various halls holding 20 - 700 people..
Pure Altitude Spa
- located 400m from the town centre and ski lift.
- includes heated swimming pool, jacuzzi, hamman, sauna, relaxation area, fitness area, beauty treatments and massages.
- bathrobes provided.
- open daily from 10am till 4pm.
NEAREST AIRPORTS
Geneva - 90km (approx 1hr30)
Lyon - 208km (approx 2hr30)
Please note:
- the above times are approximate and for guidance only - road & weather conditions, diversions and busy traffic can affect transfer times.
- please see our airports page for details of the UK airports and airlines that serve the resort.
