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Getting around guide
How to get around in Morzine
There's plenty going on in Morzine, so it pays to know how to get around. We've put together this handy guide on the best way to get around so you can get to all the key places, and help you find your bearings quickly.
There is a great bus system here in Morzine, covering the resort and the whole valley.
In summer you have many options for cycling all over the resort, but we wouldn't recommend taking to two wheels in winter.
This is our quick guide to getting around resort. Take a look at the town maps to familiarise yourself with the area.
Buses
Morzine has a brilliant bus network, which throughout the winter is pretty much faultless. It connects the entire valley starting as far down as Le Biot and running to Les Gets. The bus route (Balad’Aulps) pretty much follows the main road from Thonon and makes regular stops along the way including Saint Jean d’Aulps. The bus starts at around 07:00 in the morning and runs until 19:00 at night and costs around 1.50€ a trip. You can get a timetable from the Tourist office in the centre of Morzine.
There are also regular services taking passengers from Saint Jean up to the top of the Grand Terche ski resort, from Morzine through Essert Romand and also up to the Cote d’Abroz.
If you’re looking to go further afield, there’s a regular bus that travels down to Thonon and one that runs to Cluses. Both are good if you’re looking to catch a connecting train to Geneva or elsewhere. These buses run from the Gare Routiere, which is right in the centre of Morzine, directly behind Rhodos.
The bus stop in front of Rhodos is a good spot to catch the free bus to Prodains. This is a great way to connect with the Avoriaz ski area. You can hop on it at various points in Morzine and along the main road to Avoriaz. It runs all day until late into the evening which means you’re able to get home if you fancy a long day on the slopes. However, do check the time of the last bus because it often varies.
There are also free shuttle buses from the centre of town up the Vallee de la Manche via the Nyon bubble. (A favourite for lovers of off piste).
Train
In Morzine, there’s a free petit train running throughout the day linking the Super Morzine lift, the Pleney lift and the swimming pool. The Petite Train is popular with children, families and every tired skier and snowboarder out there.
There is also a petit train in Les Gets, offering a free service linking Chavannes to Mont Chery in winter. In summer the petit train offers various routes around the whole village and up to the lac des écoles.
Driving
We know how tempting it is to use the car to pop between the Portes du Soleil resorts. But parking - especially in peak seasons - can be a nightmare. It’s not great for the environment either, let’s face it.
If you do want to use the car, try to take as many passengers as you can.
Don’t forget you’ll need winter tyres or chains if you’re driving around Morzine between the end of November and the beginning of April.
Taxi
If you need a taxi when you’re out at night in Morzine then you need to book ahead. There are companies offering late night taxi services but they’re not always operating and they’re often very busy. Most of the major transfer companies will offer late night resort cabs – you just need to do a bit of party planning to make sure you’re not stuck miles from your accommodation.
Bike
Morzine is a popular destination for road bikers who fancy tackling the many routes and cols that start and finish here. You can check out many routes by reading our guide to cycling this region.
During the summer you can ride the many mountain biking trails on world class mountain bike trails in Les Gets and Morzine. You'll find marked mountain bike trails across the whole Portes du Soleil, many of these are linked, using a comprehensive lift network.
The Tour de France passes through and around the area of Morzine regularly.
On foot
Getting around Morzine on foot is easy, the centre of Morzine is pedestrianised and most places are accessible on foot. During the summer the plentiful hiking and walking trails take you out all over the mountains and into surrounding villages. There are gentle trails for all the family and the more challenging hikes for active walkers. The mountain areas are accessible to walkers using the cable car and chair lift network too.
Getting around Morzine on skis
Morzine’s ski lift network provides easy access to the surrounding ski areas, making it simple to plan your day on the slopes.
- Les Gets and Nyon – Take the Pleney lift from Morzine, then ski down into Les Gets or head towards the Nyon area, where lifts take you to the mountain’s summit.
- Avoriaz and Switzerland, there are several options to reach Avoriaz and beyond.
- Prodains Express. Take the bus to Prodains and ride the gondola up.
- Ardent Bubble. Take the bus to Ardent, then lift to Lindarets bowl.
- Super Morzine, you can ski across from Morzine via the Super Morzine lift. - Portes du Soleil access. The expanding lift network now allows a loop from Morzine to Ardent, Switzerland, and back, perfect for those wanting to cover more ground.
