Morzine Ski Resort Guide
Morzine, France
Rated: 4/5 (from 6 ratings)
| Recommended For | Expert Skiers, Intermediates, Beginners, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski! |
|---|---|
| Total Piste Length | 66 miles |
| Highest Lift | 8,071ft |
| Resort Height | 3,281ft |
| Nearest Airports | Annecy and Geneva |
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Morzine
The ski area of Morzine is in the French Alps at an altitude of 3,281ft, with 66 miles of marked runs.
Summary
Morzine is part of the Portes du Soleil ski area with access to 249 miles of downhill skiing, with 285 marked pistes, served by a total of 196 ski lifts. In addition to the skiing in Morzine itself (66 miles of pisted ski runs), the appropriate ski Lift Pass will allow you to ski or snowboard in the other Portes du Soleil ski resorts of Abondance, Avoriaz, Châtel, La Chapelle d'Abondance, La Grande Terche, Les Gets, Montriond, Saint Jean d'Aulps, Champoussin, Champéry, Les Crosets, Morgins and Torgon.
With ski lifts as high as 8,071ft, snow cover is generally reliable.
Skiing
There are a variety of pistes to suit all levels of skier ability, from Beginner to Expert.
Snowboarding
Morzine offers some good boarding and there are a variety of Snow and Terrain Parks in Morzine.
Notable Ski Runs
The longest possible descent in Morzine is 7 miles long and the most difficult run is the 'Creux', which is 2 miles in length.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Morzine?
The next notable snow forecast is 4in, expected on 23 December.
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Snow this week
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Ski Area Stats
Morzine Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 8 | 8 miles |
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| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 26 | 28 miles |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 23 | 24 miles |
| Green Pistes Beginner Runs | 7 | 7 miles |
| Downhill Total Length | 66 miles | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 59 miles | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 67 | |
Portes du Soleil Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 32 | |
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| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 100 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 122 | |
| Green Pistes Beginner Runs | 31 | |
| Downhill Total Length | 249 miles | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 151 miles | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 196 | |
Altitudes & Slopes
Morzine Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 8,071ft |
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| Lowest Trail | 3,281ft |
| Resort Altitude (Morzine) | 3,281ft |
| Max Vertical | 4,790ft |
Ski Slope Aspects
N, E, S, W
Morzine has ski slopes facing north, south, as well as east and west, offering both sunny and sheltered skiing.
Ratings & Suitability
| Expert Skiers | |
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| Intermediate Skiers | |
| Beginners | |
| Snowboarding | |
| Snow | |
| Apres-Ski |
Ski Lessons in Morzine
To choose a Ski School, and book Group Ski Lessons or a Private Instructor, see Morzine Ski Schools and Morzine Ski Instructors.
Location and Map
Where is Morzine?
This ski resort is in the French Alps in Thonon-les-Bains, Haute-Savoie.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Morzine is Annecy, 75 minutes drive away.
Geneva, Chambery, Sion, Grenoble, Lyon Bron, Lyon St-Exupéry, Berne and Turin Caselle airports are all within three hours drive.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The 67 ski lifts are able to uplift 256,000 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Snow Making
Snow-making is available, on 81 miles of ski runs, with 322 snow cannons.
Season Dates
When is Morzine open?
We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.
Usual opening is late December, and usual closing is Late April.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
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