Morzine

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Last review 8 months ago

Slopes

71 km
Mixed
Green
3.1 km 3 pistas
Blue
29.8 km 29 pistas
Red
28.8 km 28 pistas
Black
9.3 km 9 pistas

Season 2025/2026

Previous

December 20, 2025

April 12, 2026

Community Scores

Media 4 /5
Snow quality
4
Grooming
4
No queues
4

Information & Sources

Data Source Official Website
Required level
Beginners Mixed Advanced
Combined ski passes

Portes du Soleil

Updated Jul 17, 2026
Altitude
Máxima 2466m
Mínima 1000m
Vertical drop
1466 m
Desnivel

Ski Map

FORFAIT PASS
Precio/Día

52.50€

Resort website

Weather

Updated: Aug 2, 2026, 10:24 AM
Week outlook Check the detailed forecast
Storm risk Up to 24 mm of precipitation
Sun, Aug 2 Today

25° 11°

Wind 16 km/h
Precipitation 0 mm
Snowfall 0 cm
Mon, Aug 3

26° 15°

Storm risk
Wind 20 km/h
Precipitation 24 mm
Snowfall 0 cm
Tue, Aug 4

24° 14°

Storm risk
Wind 12 km/h
Precipitation 7 mm
Snowfall 0 cm
Wed, Aug 5

22° 14°

Wind 11 km/h
Precipitation 3 mm
Snowfall 0 cm
Thu, Aug 6

18° 14°

Wind 8 km/h
Precipitation 3 mm
Snowfall 0 cm
Fri, Aug 7

17° 11°

Wind 10 km/h
Precipitation 0 mm
Snowfall 0 cm
Sat, Aug 8

17° 10°

Wind 10 km/h
Precipitation 0 mm
Snowfall 0 cm

Source: Open-Meteo

About the resort

🏔️ History
Long before skiing, Morzine was a thriving alpine town famous for slate mining. In 1934, it installed its first cable car, carefully maintaining its warm, wooden-chalet aesthetic as it grew into the bustling epicenter of the gigantic French-Swiss Portes du Soleil domain.

☀️ Best days
Mid-January to early February. You'll enjoy the undeniable charm of a snow-covered town with temperatures low enough to preserve the winter cover at lower altitudes.

🚫 Days to avoid
The British February half-term. Morzine is enormously popular with UK skiers, and during this week, lifts, slopes, and bars can become overwhelmingly busy.

💡 Community tip
It's the perfect town for those seeking a true "alpine atmosphere" and great nightlife. If snow is sparse on Morzine's lower slopes, simply take the gondola up to neighboring Avoriaz (higher and fully connected). The quality and abundance of mountain restaurants here is exceptional.

Nearest Airports

Geneva Airport

GVA
80 km
80 min drive 150 min by train

Chambéry Airport

CMF
130 km
90 min drive

Train Stations

Cluses

Direct transfer available
30 km
45 min drive transfer

Thonon-les-Bains

Direct transfer available
33 km
45 min drive transfer

🚗 Main access: Morzine is very easy to drive to. From the north or Switzerland (Geneva), head to Thonon-les-Bains and follow the D902 road up through the scenic Vallée d'Aulps. From the south on the A40 motorway, take exit 18 (Cluses) and drive up the mountain, passing through Les Gets before arriving in Morzine.

⚠️ Chains and traffic: At a moderate altitude (1000m), the road is usually clear, but the Loi Montagne dictates that winter equipment (chains or snow tires) is mandatory from Nov 1st to Mar 31st. Watch out for traffic jams in Cluses on winter Saturdays.

Local Tips

💡 Local Shuttles & Prodains Express: Morzine boasts excellent free shuttles (Lines A, D, E, M...) to take you to the Pléney (towards Les Gets) or Super Morzine (towards Avoriaz) lifts. Most notably, Line A takes you to the Prodains Express in 15 minutes, which is the fast cable car straight up to Avoriaz.

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