The huge Portes du Soleil offers a seemingly endless expanse of runs and no fewer than 12 individual resorts to explore. The skiing is not only expansive, but also includes lots of high altitude in wide open snow bowls above 2,000m, so whenever you travel, the snow follows! There are also plenty of picturesque tree lined runs down to many of the villages including Morzine and Les Gets. From the contemporary architecture of Avoriaz to the chocolate box charm of Morzine, the area offers variety to suit all tastes, and there are long, leisurely ski days to be enjoyed, crossing over to Switzerland before skiing back to France.
The Portes du Soleil (or Gateway to the Sun) ski area is arguably the biggest internationally and perfect for all level of skiers & boarders. Giving access to 650km of pistes and 197 lifts across France & Switzerland with Morzine as its unofficial capital, proving to be a great base also suited to non-skiers.
Morzine is a picturesque, Savoyard town, set in a beautiful valley with traditional chalet style architecture. The local, friendly skiing terrain is perfect for beginners and intermediates with the Pleney pistes overlooking the town and the 49 lifts linked with Les Gets on the local lift pass. This is accessed by the fast moving Pleney lift with 10 person gondolas. The other side of the valley will take you to the skiing and boarding mecca of Avoriaz with plentiful blues for stylish cruising and the four snow parks and the snow cross course. Morzine is superbly situated in one of the largest linked international ski areas of the world with an enormous 650km of piste.
Morzine is a picturesque, Savoyard town, set in a beautiful valley with traditional chalet style architecture. The local, friendly skiing terrain is perfect for beginners and intermediates with the Pleney pistes overlooking the town and the 49 lifts linked with Les Gets on the local lift pass. This is accessed by the fast moving Pleney lift with 10 person gondolas. The other side of the valley will take you to the skiing and boarding mecca of Avoriaz with plentiful blues for stylish cruising and the four snow parks and the snow cross course. Morzine is superbly situated in one of the largest linked international ski areas of the world with an enormous 650km of piste.
Ski and Snowboard Information
Skiing levels
Beginner 5/5
Intermediates 5/5
Advanced 4/5
Snowboard 4/5
Mountain facts
Ski area - 150 km
Runs – Green 34, Blue 119, Red 101, Black 32
Longest run 11 Km
Snowparks - 2 in Morzine and 4 in Avoriaz which also has a snowcross course.
Lifts- Drag lifts 105, Chairlifts 78, Cablecars 4
Slope direction - N,E,S,W
Ski/resort bus - Yes
Spice Escapes Skiing Ability Scale
Level 1~10 - Morzine has very good ski schools it is suited all levels of skier
1) First time skier, totally new to the sport (Beginner)
2) Second week skier OR has had lessons at snow dome and/or dry ski slopes (Beginner Plus)
3) Skied a few weeks and happy on green and blue runs (Lower Intermediate)
4) Skiing parallel on blues and starting to tackle reds (Intermediate)
5) Okay on reds and starting to tackle blacks (Upper Intermediate)
6) Can get down blacks, but struggles on bumps (Lower Advanced)
7) Happy on most groomed blacks and easy bumps, but finds steep bumps and off piste tricky (Advanced)
8) Can ski all bar steepest bumps and ski off piste with style except with deep powder and in poor snow conditions (Upper Advanced)
9) No problems: can ski everywhere in all manner of snow conditions (Expert)
10) Professional skier, instructor, freerider etc
Snowboarding - Morzine offers some great opportunities
While this scale can be used to assist in your selection of resort it should be noted that all ski areas have ski schools that will be able to cater for all levels of skier in group lessons from beginner through to intermediate. If you are more advanced and really want to hone your skills you may want to consider one to one lessons.
Accommodation is in the Hotel Le Cret, walking distance from the resort centre and the Super Morzine Lift, with restaurant, lounge bar, and large theatre great for dancing. Also for your relaxing time there is a swimming pool, sauna & steam room and free WiFi.
Hotel facilities include - wellness and relaxation centre with three indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a steam room and Jacuzzi, as well as a massage area and beauty treatments. Rooms offer terrace or balcony, overlooking the park and the mountain, phone, free WIFI access, TV with digital channels, safe deposit box, hair dryer and welcome products.
Provisional Flight Information
30/01/2027 Gatwick to Geneva Dep: 0730 Arr: 1010
06/02/2027 Geneva to Gatwick Dep: 1105 Arr: 1145
30/01/2027 Birmingham to Geneva Dep: 0615 Arr: 0855
30/01/2027 Manchester to Geneva Dep: 0655 Arr: 0945
06/02/2027 Geneva to Manchester Dep: 1100 Arr: 1205
30/01/2027 Edinburgh to Geneva Dep: 0725 Arr: 1040
Transfer to resort: Approx 1 hr 45 mins
NB - Transfers will be made as one so there could be a little waiting for flights to arrive/depart.
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You must check your passport meets these requirements before you travel. If your passport was issued before 1 October 2018, extra months may have been added to its expiry date.
EU Entry/Exit System (EES)
The new Entry/Exit System (EES) will start operations on 12 October 2025. The Entry/Exit System (EES) will be deployed gradually across the external borders of the 29 European countries over a period of 6 months. These European countries will introduce the different elements of the EES in phases, including the collection of biometric data, such as facial image and fingerprints. This means that travellers’ biometric data (facial image and fingerprints) might not be collected at every border crossing point right away, and their personal information may not be registered in the system. Passports will continue to be stamped as usual.
This progressive implementation will last until 9 April 2026. From 10 April 2026, the EES will be fully operational at all external border crossing points of the European countries using the system.
Further information on the EES can be found on the following link - https://travel-europe.europa.eu/ees/ltr
ETIAS (European Travel Information and Authorisation System)
Starting in end 2026 UK citizens are required to have a travel authorisation to enter 30 European countries for a short stay. ETIAS travel authorisation is linked to a traveller’s passport. It is valid for up to three years or until the passport expires, whichever comes first. If you get a new passport, you need to get a new ETIAS travel authorisation.
With a valid ETIAS travel authorisation, you can enter the territory of these European countries as often as you want for short-term stays - normally for up to 90 days in any 180-day period. However, it does not guarantee entry. When you arrive, a border guard will ask to see your passport and other documents and verify that you meet the entry conditions.
NB - There is no start date for the ETIAS currently confirmed but when it is introduced it will be your responsibility to ensure that you have arranged this. We will update everyone when the ETIAS is required with information on how to apply for this online.
Travel Insurance
Please ensure that you have adequate personal travel insurance to suit your requirements in place before you travel.
A UK Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC) gives you the right to access state-provided healthcare during a temporary stay in the European Union (EU).
UK-issued European Health Insurance Cards (EHICs) are still valid and offer the same cover as GHICs in the EU.
Once your EHIC has expired, you’ll be able to replace it with a GHIC.
NB – A GHIC/EHIC is not a replacement for travel insurance!
The latest FCO travel guidance for France
https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/france
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