Discover and book the best of Morzine with the local destination experts
Morzine is a thriving Alpine village set deep in the Chablais mountain range, between Lake Geneva and Mont Blanc, by the France-Switzerland border. It has grown over the years to become a charming ski resort in winter and a popular biking, hiking and alpine climbing destination in summer.
Although the village is situated at a relatively low 900m, its network of lifts reaches the panoramic Chamossière at 1800m and Avoriaz at 2100m. You may not be able to ski back to your accommodation at the end of the day but the extensive lift system means you'll make it home whatever the snow cover.
Morzine is just over an hour's drive from Geneva Airport and is located the middle of one of the biggest ski areas in the world, the Portes du Soleil. The resort is filled with cruisy, tree-lined blue and red runs, and it's also linked directly to the ski resorts of Avoriaz and Les Gets.
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See allLatest News & ReviewsMorzine hosts a wide range of events throughout the year. The biggest winter festival is the Rock des Pistes week in March, where live bands play up on the pistes, with many other concerts being held in resort during the evenings. Highlights in summer include Crankworx and the Pass'portes du Soleil (two large mountain biking events), and the Spartan obstacle course race.
See allUpcoming EventsApart from the obvious benefits of choosing Morzine as a ski destination in winter, in summer the resort turns into a mecca for mountain bikers. The area offers riders some of the world’s best biking terrain, with around 380km of marked trails with varying degrees of technical skill required.
The low-level, traditional chalet-style buildings in Morzine help preserve the town's character and charm. Its roots as an old French farming and mining town are apparent in the village today, where local produce is available at the weekly market and many of the chalets sport local slate roofs.
There are all manner of restaurants and cafés to choose from in Morzine, from traditional Savoyard eateries to fine dining. As well as local cuisine, you'll find a selection of international restaurants in resort.
Morzine has a fantastic selection of nightlife, for both party animals and the more sophisticated wine or cocktail lover. From quaint pubs and sports bars to lively après-ski and late-night clubs, this resort will not disappoint.
The skiing in Morzine is renowned for its picturesque tree-lined runs, with plenty of gentle pistes for beginners and intermediates. More advanced skiers can use the lift system to explore the whole of the Portes du Soleil area.
If you don’t ski, yet still want to be active, try snowshoeing, ice climbing, ice skating, take an ice dive into the chilly Lake Montriond or get your fill of local produce at the weekly market.
If you want to be first on the ski lifts in the morning and last out of the bars at night, booking accommodation in Morzine itself is a must as both of the main ski lifts are located right in the centre of town.
