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

03/02/2024      Gatwick to Geneva         Dep: 0730         Arr: 1010

10/02/2024       Geneva to Gatwick         Dep: 1105        Arr: 1145

03/02/2024       Manchester to Geneva    Dep: 0655        Arr: 0955

10/02/2024       Geneva to Manchester    Dep: 1100        Arr: 1205

03/02/2024      Edinburgh to Geneva    Dep: 0725       Arr: 1040

10/02/2024       Geneva to Edinburgh Dep: 1155      Arr: 1325

03/02/2024      Luton to Geneva    Dep: 0655        Arr: 0940

10/02/2024      Geneva to Luton Dep: 1125     Arr: 1210

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

You should have at least 3 months remaining on your passport from the end date of your holiday and your passport must be less than 10 years old from the date of arrival in country.

Travel Insurance

Please ensure that you have adequate personal travel insurance to suit your requirements in place before you travel.

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Global Health Insurance Card

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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!

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