Resort Information : Morzine, Portes de Soleil FR, France

About Morzine

History of Morzine

At the heart of the Portes du Soleil ski area sits the traditional and charming village of Morzine. Situated alongside the imposing and spectacular River Dranse, the village has proudly retained its original savoyarde charm yet with a lively spirit and friendly atmosphere.Today, Morzine is a welcoming and popular ski resort whose story began when the first ski club in the village opened back in 1910. The ski resort now boasts exceptional skiing for all standards from easily accessible, wide and gentle wooded slopes for beginners, through to more challenging pistes such as the famous Swiss Wall and exhilirating World Cup Downhill black run which deliver a more thrilling ski experience. With an abundance of other exciting activites on offer, Morzine has proved to be a popular all year round family friendly resort destination.

Accommodation in Morzine

This long established Alpine town has an abundance of traditional style chalets with log fires, popular for both catered and self catered ski holidays in Morzine. The extensive range of chalet accommodation caters for all budgets and the hospitality is both warm and welcoming. Tucked away within the beautiful mountain landscape, the Morzine chalet accommodation offer the perfect resting place to return to after a long day on the slopes. Luxury chalets with hot tubs gently soak away any aches and pains, restoring energy to venture out and enjoy the nightlife on offer in the Morzine ski resort. Numerous bars and restaurants provide inviting opportunities to chat about the day, although there is also the local market and a good selection of shops to visit if tired feet allow.

Activities in Morzine

And when the snow has melted away, Morzine has a fantastic range of activities to fulfil any summer holiday dream. So whether you are looking for that extra adrenaline rush or you simply wish to relax and soak up the atmosphere, why not try ballooning, hiking, swimming, paragliding, golf, fishing, climbing, cayonning or horse riding. Of course Morzine is also famous for some of the most spectacular mountain bike terrain and is proud to have been part of numerous world class mountain biking events including the Tours de France. Keen Morzine MTB holiday enthusiasts benefit from an extensive lift system which remains open during the summer season, whilst enjoying all that the mountains have to offer.