Ski Holidays in Morzine

Being located only 1.5hrs transfer from Geneva airport Morzine is one of the closest ski resorts to a major airport in the French Alps. If you are travelling with a young family or you have booked a long weekend ski trip to Morzine this makes for a hassle-free airport transfer and maximises your time on the ski slopes. Atlas Ski Co operate our own Geneva airport transfer for private groups but we outsource most of the transfers to our partners Skiidy Gonzales. If you have any questions regarding the Morzine airport transfer contact us. 
 

From our flagship catered Chalet Atlas sleeping 20 in the centre of town, to self-catered chalets and apartments within walking distance of the lifts, every Atlas property comes with our morning and evening shuttle service to the slopes and our team on hand all week. Fancy staying up the mountain instead? See our properties in Avoriaz, car-free and ski-in ski-out at 1,800m.

Morzine is a very well-known ski resort and has a huge British client base who return year on year to enjoy the superb ski pistes, relaxed resort atmosphere and the vast variety of non-skiing activities on offer while on their Morzine ski holiday. The Portes du Soleil ski area is made up of 12 resorts across two countries and boasts 600km of pistes ranging from Green to Black runs and everything in between. Don’t forget the Swiss wall dropping down into Les Crosets for a major skiing challenge, for experts only. 

Why is Morzine the perfect base resort for exploring the Portes du Soleil? Well, it is located at 1000m so avoids the very worst of the weather when it is very cold and allows easy evening strolling around the town. It also benefits from lifts taking you all the way up to 2254m and the border with France and Switzerland in only 3 lifts. There are multiple bus stops and the free ski bus service that stop all over Morzine and can drop you off at the Prodains lift within 10-15 minutes providing access straight into Avoriaz and the vast PDS ski area (Atlas Ski Co operates a private Resort Shuttle Service service for guests). Please ask for any info regarding the free Morzine ski bus, where it stops and what times it operates. 

Morzine shares its local ski area with Les Gets: 120km of largely tree-lined pistes that are a dream in flat light and snowy weather, when high open resorts shut down or ski blind. The Pleney side is the family and beginner favourite, the Nyon and Chamossière sector serves up steeper reds and blacks with the best views in the valley, and the Super Morzine lift takes you towards Avoriaz and the wider Portes du Soleil.

For confident skiers, the Chamossière Express accesses runs like the red Arbis and black Creux, while the Ranfoilly bowl on the Les Gets side lets you lap rolling reds all day without repeating a run. And of course the legendary Swiss Wall awaits over in Avoriaz for anyone with strong legs and stronger nerves.

If you are looking for a family-friendly ski resort which is great for beginner skiers and young children who are learning then Morzine is the perfect resort. Ski Holidays in Morzine offer visitors a great number of ski schools to choose from and the perfect beginner skiing pistes with its treelined greens and blues on top of the Le Pleney and in Les Gets. 

With multiple magic carpet ski lifts and the learning slope on top of the Pleney means you do not have to travel far at all from the heart of Morzine itself to reach the slopes where most of the beginner lessons take place. After a hard morning on the beginner slopes, there are many other activities in Morzine such as the ice rink, indoor swimming pool and cinema! There are also many childcare in Morzine, nurseries and even ski schools which include child care. If you have any questions regarding family ski holidays and beginner lessons in Morzine please get in touch. 
 

With 11 snowparks throughout the Portes du Soleil including Avoriaz, Les Crosets, Mt Chery, Super Chatel and so on, Morzine really is located in the centre of a freestyle ski and snowboard paradise. Avoriaz became the freestyle training ground for many famous athletes including Billy Morgan and Amie Fuller who have gone on to win multiple medals at the X Games and the Olympics. 

There are also many options for off-piste skiing in Avoriaz and the surrounding resorts with some super couloirs dropping down into Switzerland from the top of the Mossettes lift but please make sure you have a guide and all your safety equipment as conditions are always changeable. 
 

If you are looking for an activity for non-skiers in Morzine then you are in for a real treat, Morzine really does have it all. From watching the famous Morzine Penguins ice hockey team play in their Morzine stadium to going ice diving at Lake Montriond, the thrill-seekers will be kept happy. Some more relaxing apres-ski activities in Morzine include Snowshoeing, Swimming or going to see the Eagle sore high above the peaks of the Nyon ski area. If you are a non-skier then fear not Morzine is still an incredible winter holiday destination.

With a buzzing apres-ski scene and some truly amazing restaurants cooking up local and international dishes Morzine comes up trumps when it comes to eating and drinking out. From L’Etale which is a busy, vibrant restaurant serving up traditional Savoyarde classics and great for families & large groups, to high-end restaurants boasting Michelin stars such as L’Atelier located in the Hotel Le Samoyède, you can really treat yourself in the evenings. If you fancy a quick bite there are also many pizzas and takeaway food options in Morzine including L'Improviste, Hideout and O'Chalet. 
 

Morzine is home to some of the best aprés bars in the French alps and really does provide an exceptional experience when it comes to a few post-ski drinks. You have a large range of traditional french bars serving beers and wine and then you have a lively selection of bars and clubs. Le Crepu, Dixie bar and Rhodos are several of the most lively bars which open late and see in the early hours in style. The Cavern Bar and L’Opera provide your clubs which are open into the early hours from apres-ski to the morning light the party keep on going! And don't forget to visit bar Robinson for a tipple of the famous Mutzig at a claimed 9% it’s a good job they close at 8pm. 

Morzine and the Portes du Soleil also host some excellent festivals including Rock the Piste and Snowboxx. Both events are being held in March, the perfect time of the season for warmer temperatures and spring snow, usually followed by a good dump of powder towards the end of the season in April. 

For much more information on Morzine, its surrounding resorts and the ski holidays on offer in this stunning French resort please continue to browse the Atlas Ski website and please send us an email if you have any specific questions. 
 

How far is Morzine from Geneva Airport? About 75km, roughly 1 hour 30 by transfer. Early flight in, skiing by lunchtime.

Is Morzine good for beginners? One of the best. The Pleney nursery area sits right above town, the local greens and blues are wide and tree-lined, and there's a big choice of English-speaking ski schools. The Super Morzine side adds gentle, confidence-building longer runs.

Morzine or Avoriaz, which is better? Morzine for town atmosphere, restaurants, nightlife and value; Avoriaz for altitude, snow-sure pistes and ski-in ski-out. They're linked by lift and we have properties in both, so tell us what matters most and we'll point you at the right one.

Do I need the full Portes du Soleil pass? Beginners and families often do better on the Morzine-Les Gets local pass, which covers 120km of pistes. Intermediates and above should go full Portes du Soleil. Order through us and your passes are waiting in your accommodation on arrival.

Is Morzine snow-sure? The town sits at 1,000m, so the lower slopes can get thin early and late season, but the lift system gets you to high, north-facing terrain quickly, and Avoriaz at 1,800m (with the best snow record in France) is on your pass and 4 minutes up the Prodains cable car. Tree-lined local pistes also ski brilliantly in weather that closes higher resorts.

When does the Morzine ski season run? Mid December to mid April, typically with partial openings a week or so before the full lift network fires up.

Can you do a short ski break in Morzine? Yes, it's one of the best resorts in the Alps for it thanks to the short transfer. We run 3-night weekend and 4-night midweek short ski breaks at Chalet Atlas.

Is Morzine good in summer? Brilliant. It's one of Europe's biggest mountain bike destinations, and our sister brand Atlas Ride Co runs MTB holidays here all summer from the same properties.