Morzine is not just a winter destination. In the summer, it's a Mecca for mountain bikers, who come here to test themselves on the tricky downhill runs and mountain trails. The nearby bike park will test your biking skills to the limit!
Morzine tours tend to be primarily aimed at outdoors enthusiasts, but there's also luxurious spas where you can be pampered to your heart's content, some fabulous shops, and plenty of family orientated activities.
As you'd expect at a resort that attracts extreme sports enthusiasts, the après ski scene is jumping. There are plenty of lively bars and nightclubs, and you'll easily be tempted to stay for a few more and give that early morning skiing expedition a miss!
At Morzine, it's perfectly feasible to combine a holiday for those who love of the great Alpine outdoors and sports with a holiday for children or family members who just want to see the Alps, but are happy to skip the skiing and paragliding.
Morzine is nestled within the valleys of the Porte du Soleil area in the French Alps.
Morzine is a picturesque and traditional
ski resort, sporting panoramic views of the infamous Mont Blanc Massif, the Dents Blanc, and The Aravis. Morzine is located in the region of Haute Savoie and on the French border with Switzerland, Morzine is one of fourteen ski resorts within the Porte du Soleil area and at 1000m is hugely popular amongst skiers and snow boarders over the winter months, and
mountain bikers, hikers and golfers during the summer season.
Just one hour away from Geneva an easy travel distance, Morzine is also in close proximity to popular historical and spa towns, Annecy, Yvoire, Thonon, and Evian. Unlike many mountain resorts today, commercialism has not yet reached the charming, traditional market town of Morzine, allowing it to preserve its original structures and appealing features throughout the town.
Though predominantly a ski resort, Morzine has adjusted to the modern sports of today allowing it to cater for all types of mountain activities for all ages and abilities. With perfectly equipped slopes for beginners and intermediate levels, Morzine is ideal for families or less-experienced skiers and snow boarders. In addition to this its closeness to
Avoriaz enables it to provide more challenging runs for the adventurous, with a large number of exhilarating off-piste trails.
Morzine is both a summer and winter resort and offers excellent
skiing in the winter and popular summer activities and
adventure including
mountain biking.
Morzine's charisma is evident throughout the town and amongst the large variety of shops,
restaurants, regular markets, and horse drawn sleigh rides. The numerous restaurants, après ski venues, and lively
bars provide a vibrant evening atmosphere. Two cinemas and an indoor
ice skating rink, with regular ice hockey matches, are perfect during those bad weather days.
Morzine has an authentic Savoyard charm and dates back to the 16th century. Morzine is divided by the Dranse River with the main street running from the village centre up to the foot of Le Pleney where many of the
hotels are located. The various sectors of the town, and the lift stations, are linked by a road train and free
buses in winter.
