Morzine ski information
Morzine is a pretty, alpine town with a large selection of shops, bars and restaurants full of character and charm, offering excellent après ski possibilities. The skiing in the Portes du Soleil area is superb; from the gentle nursery slopes at Le Pleney to the 'Wall' black run at Avoriaz.
Linked ski area
The Portes du Soleil boasts breathtaking panoramic views and some of the world’s most extensive and varied skiing. Avoriaz’s high altitude and north-facing slopes ensure excellent snow, perfect when combined with the scenery and charm of the villages of Morzine and Les Gets.
Skiing and snowboarding in Morzine
Ski Information Beginners
First time skiers are well looked after in the Portes du Soleil area. Avoriaz has perfect nursery slopes next to the resort. Morzine has gentle nursery slopes at Le Pleney and our Learn to Ski package is ideal for complete beginners.
Ski Information Intermediates
The Portes du Soleil is a fantastic area for intermediates. The skiing starts on your doorstep and for those who want to venture further, there is the entire Portes du Soleil circuit, with 650kms of runs. Our Crystal Ski Escorts will help you make the most of your skiing and show you all the best runs in the area.
Ski Information Advanced
The Portes du Soleil area has some of the most challenging skiing in France. There are over 20 black runs, including some of the biggest moguls in the world on the 'Wall' at Avoriaz, not to mention endless off-piste possibilities and the hair-raising World Cup Downhill from the top of Les Hauts Forts.
Ski Information Snowboarding
Avoriaz is easily one of the top European snowboarding destinations and regularly features in international magazines. Freeriders should check out the Hauts Forts area. Beginners will find plenty of wide, mellow terrain in Morzine and intermediates and above will find some fantastic off piste tree runs as well some dedicated terrain parks.
Lift Pass Bundles
| 6 days | Adult (low season) | Adult (high season) |
| Lift pass + Standard skis | £162 | £189 |
| Lift pass + Snowboard | £181 | £208 |
| Area pass + Intermediate skis | £232 | £260 |
| Area pass + Superior snowboard | £246 | £275 |
| Lift pass + Ski carriage | £143 | £170 |
| Area pass + Ski carriage | £194 | £222 |
First Time Ski/Snowboard Package
| Adult | Child | |
| First Time Ski (low) | £264 | £219 |
| First Time Ski (high) | £299 | £249 |
| First Time Board (low) | £269 | £269 |
| First Time Board (high) | £309 | £299 |
Improver Ski/Snowboard Package
| Adult | Child | |
| Improver Ski (low) | £359 | £269 |
| Improver Ski (high) | £389 | £294 |
| Improver Board (low) | £379 | £314 |
| Improver Board (high) | £409 | £339 |
Snow Savers
'Superior Plus' skis can be exchanged at any time with a snowboard (book as 'Flexi Ski').
Morzine at a glance
Season Dates
Lift Pass: Low Season 1/4 - 29/4
Lift Pass: High Season all other dates
Bundles: Low Season 14/1 - 27/1
Bundles: High Season all other dates
Fly from
Geneva: Gatwick, Stansted, Birmingham, Bristol, Edinburgh, Exeter, Glasgow, Manchester, Newcastle
Transfer time
Geneva to Morzine 1 hr 30mins.
Piste fact file:
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Resort Height
Avoriaz: Morzine 1,000m (3,300ft)
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Total Kms of Piste
650kms (Portes du Soleil)
Piste type No of runs Easy 140 Intermediate 100 Difficult 26 -
Cross-country
Morzine 48kms, Avoriaz 48kms, Portes du Soleil 243kms.
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Longest Run
6kms
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Number of Lifts
206 (Portes du Soleil) (4 cable cars, 10 gondolas, 82 chairlifts, 106 drag lifts)
* Terms & Conditions
Lift pass, ski hire and tuition prices shown are correct at time of publication. However, all prices quoted may be subject to change during the ski season.
