Ski Morzine

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

18/01/2025      Gatwick to Geneva         Dep: 0810         Arr: 1050

25/01/2025       Geneva to Gatwick         Dep: 1310        Arr: 11350

18/01/2025       Manchester to Geneva    Dep: 0745        Arr: 1035

25/01/2025      Geneva to Manchester    Dep: 1325        Arr: 1420

18/01/2025      Luton to Geneva    Dep: 0755        Arr: 1040

25/01/2025     Geneva to Luton Dep: 1340     Arr: 1425

Transfer to resort:      1 hr 45 mins

NB - depending on numbers on each flight it may be necessary for transfers to be made as one so there could be a little waiting for flights to arrive/depart.

Passport validity

For UK passport holders your passport must be:

• Issued less than 10 years before the date you enter the country (check the ‘date of issue’)
• valid for at least 3 months after the day you plan to leave (check the ‘expiry date’)

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.

ETIAS (European Travel Information and Authorisation System)

The rules of travel to most European countries have changed. Starting in the first half of 2025 UK citizens are required to have a travel authorisation to enter 30 European countries for a short stay.

ETIAS travel authorisation is an entry requirement for visa-exempt nationals travelling to a number of European countries. It 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 if required) and verify that you meet the entry conditions.

NB - There is no official 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. Spice Escapes have arranged a scheme with Staysure who are fully authorised and regulated by the FCA (firm reference number 663617) full details of which can be found on the FCA website www.fca.org.uk. For an instant online quotation please click here.

Global Health Insurance Card

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