Where to stay in Morzine

When it comes to booking accommodation in Morzine, there is certainly no shortage of choice. 

Whether you are looking for luxury hotels, chalets for large groups or apartments that are as close to the lifts as possible, you’ll find it all here. 

If you’re holidaying with kids

Trudging around in ski boots is no fun for anyone. If your kids are booked in for ski lessons, you might want to consider booking accommodation near one of the nursery slopes.

If you want ski-in ski-out

Morzine has a small selection of ski-in ski-out accommodation, due to the low altitude of the valley floor. Most of it is in Nyon and Les Nants area. You'll find some ski-in ski-out chalets in Les Gets too.

If you want to party

You’ll want to stay as close to Morzine as possible, or in Les Gets. There are a few bars in other areas but most of the après-ski action is in town itself.

If you’re on a budget

The villages further out from Morzine centre will be slightly cheaper, although they're also popular in their own right with those that choose to stay there, so we'd recommend booking early.

If you want luxury

You'll find luxurious chalets in most parts of Morzine, but villages like Montriond and Les Gets have more than their fair share of hot tubs, home cinemas and indulgence.

Staying right in the centre of Morzine has its obvious perks, the main one being that you'll be able to walk to and from the resort’s main facilities and attractions.

Who should stay in the centre of Morzine?
If you want to be first on the lifts in the morning and last out of the bars in the evening, then booking accommodation in Morzine itself is a must. 

The Super Morzine gondola, which delivers you directly into the massive Portes du Soleil ski area, is right in the centre of the village as are the Pléney lifts which access the local ski area: Morzine and Les Gets.

As is to be expected, most of the bars and restaurants are also in the heart of town and Morzine is reputed to have one of the best après ski scenes in the whole of France. 

Bear in mind that the town stretches along the valley, so transport is key unless your accommodation is situated within easy walking distance to the ski lifts and the centre. There are free shuttle buses and a little tourist train to help getting around the resort.

Only a 10 minute drive from Morzine is the smaller, traditionally Savoyard village of Les Gets. The local ski area of Morzine/Les Gets is actually pretty extensive and great for beginners and intermediates but from here you can also reach out into the wider Portes du Soleil ski area.

Who should stay in Les Gets?

The fact that you can ski to the village makes Les Gets particularly popular with families and those looking for ski accommodation close to the slopes. There areseveral hotels here, as well as a plethora of catered chalets and self-catering apartments available, coupled with a good selection of bars and great restaurants to choose from in the village.

If you’re looking for a haven of peace and tranquility to stay in during your Morzine ski holiday, then the beautiful hamlet of Montriond is an ideal option.

Who should stay in Montriond?

Just a five minute drive from Morzine itself, there are numerous large luxury ski chalets in Montriond, a pretty alpine village with great views, its own bars and restaurants, and a wonderful lake. 

As Montriond neighbours Morzine, some parts of the town are just as close to the lifts as some parts of Morzine, while the town is also on the Ardent bus route giving you good access up to Avoriaz.

Located just outside Morzine, Nyon and Les Nants are a couple of picturesque hamlets offering large ski chalet accommodation with great mountain views.

Who should stay in Nyon and Les Nants?

As with Montriond, these sought-after areas suit visitors looking for accommodation on the higher end of the spectrum. Les Nants is just a five to ten minute walk from the centre, nestled below the slopes of the Pléney. Many chalets here offer easy access to the pistes, being just a few metres away from them. 

Nyon is a bit further out from the town centre, but only a ten minute drive from Morzine. An additional benefit of staying here is that you will be really close to the Nyon gondola, which offers speedy access into the Morzine and Les Gets ski area without the crowds.

The small hamlet of Les Prodains lies at the bottom of the cliff upon which the village of Avoriaz is perched. Situated around 5km from the centre of Morzine, it serves as a gateway to Avoriaz as the 3S Prodains Express gondola departs from here.

Who should stay in Les Prodains?
Those looking to make the most of their Portes du Soleil ski pass. Les Prodains offers easy access to the high mountain slopes of Avoriaz and its world famous snowparks. 

The gondola takes just under five minutes to reach the top, but it's also relatively close to Morzine – a bus connects Prodains and Pléney in just 10 minutes. Some chalets in Prodains offer ski-to-door access.

If you're searching for luxury accommodation in Morzine, you're in luck! The resort offers plenty of high-end options, many of which feature private swimming pools, spas, hot tubs and even cinema rooms.

Luxury chalets and apartments in Morzine

Many luxury chalets and apartments in the Morzine Valley are based out of town, in the beautiful and quiet hamlets of Les Granges, Montriond and Nyon, all three no more than a five minute drive from the heart of resort. 

Les Granges is the closest to town while Nyon has the benefit of being a tranquil spot with easy access into the Morzine Les Gets lift system via the Nyon gondola. 

Montriond, a peaceful hamlet is close to Morzine and easily accessible from Avoriaz.

Five star hotels in Morzine

There are no five star hotels in Morzine or Les Gets but there’s an excellent selection of luxury four star hotels with five star facilities featuring gorgeous swimming pools, fully-equipped spas, gourmet restaurants and tennis courts.

High snow capped peaks, deep luscious forests, white snow filled fields and cosy wooden chalets with roaring fires – a ski break can be the most romantic of holidays. 

In Morzine, you’ll be able to make all your fairytale escapade dreams come true.

For the quintessentially picturesque alpine holiday, you’ll need to get away from the centre of Morzine. The charming village of Montriond is a safe bet. Picture large, modern ski chalets nestled between the trees where you can relax in the hot tub at the end of a hard day on the pistes and enjoy wonderful panoramic mountain views.

Groups have very specific needs, namely a big enough space and easy access to the slopes and the resort's amenities.

Large apartments and chalets for groups

All around the Morzine area you will find chalets and apartments accommodation up to 10 people and more. 

Nyon is a charming hamlet offering large ski chalet accommodation with great mountain views. Only a five minute drive from Morzine, Nyon has its own gondola which offers speedy access into the Morzine and Les Gets ski area without the crowds.

If you want to keep your costs down on your Morzine holiday, the further away from the centre you get, usually the better. You will find budget-friendly accommodation in and around Morzine, there's a handful of two-star hotels, simple apartments and even a no-fuss, modern hostel, Hideout Hostel, offering double, triple and dorm rooms at affordable prices.

Down the valley towards Thonon and Lake Geneva are a couple of small villages and the unspoilt town of St Jean d’Aulps, offering good quality and often cheaper accommodation options than in the centre of Morzine. Sitting at the foot of the impressive Roc d’Enfer mountain range, this town offers several hotels, chalets and apartments. 

It also boasts its own ski area which, admittedly small, is quite varied. Despite the limited number of lifts, you can access some pretty good off-piste terrain here that tends to remain untracked for days after the larger resorts are skied out. There are several bars and restaurants in the town of St Jean d’Aulps itself but, should you feel the need for more action, a free shuttle bus to Morzine, Les Gets and Avoriaz is available.

Home to some of the most legendary mountain bike trails in the world, Morzine, Les Gets and the wider Portes du Soleil mountain resorts play host to hundreds of downhill, enduro and cross-country enthusiasts every summer. With over 600km of tracks to choose from, it's no wonder this area is extremely popular with mountain bikers.

Best places to stay in Morzine for mountain bikers

There are several hot spots in the Morzine Valley for lift-accessed mountain biking trails. Perhaps the most famous are the trails in Les Gets, home not only to Crankworx but also to the MTB World Cup. This town offers a great selection of hotels, apartments and restaurants – keep an eye out for those near the Mont Chery and Chavannes lifts.

Over in Morzine, most of the trails are concentrated around the Pléney area so, the closer you can get to this lift, the better. Finally, Avoriaz and Chatel also boast some very good mountain biking trails, especially around the Lindarets area which is easily accessible from the centre of Avoriaz.

There's a good number of campsites and motorhome areas in Morzine and its surrounding area, open both in the summer and winter.

There are no campsites in Morzine itself. The closest one is located on the outskirts of Montriond, Camping Le Pré, about a 10 minute drive from the Morzine tourist office. A bit further away, you can find campsites in Les Gets, Chatel and St Jean d'Aulps, all of them well-connected to the ski lifts and mountain bike trails, as well as near the bus network that runs the length of the valley. All but for Camping Le Frene in Les Gets are open year-round.

Where to park a motorhome or campervan in Morzine

France is famous for its well-equipped motorhome areas or 'aires de camping-car' and Morzine is no exception. You can find one at the entrance of resort, on Route de La Plagne, and another one in Les Gets. They both offer waste disposal areas, as well as electricity and water, which you have to pay for.