With 650 km of marked ski runs the Portes du Soleil is the biggest ski area in the world. Located between Lake Geneva and Mont Blanc, from the peaks of “Mossettes” or “Chamossière” to the forest paths of the Lindarets or Morgins there are ski slopes for all levels of skiing and views that will take your breath away.
There are plenty of other activities to keep you occupied in the evenings or if you don't want to ski or snowboard. Ice-diving, parapenting, hot-air ballooning, husky sledding, ski-do safaris, snowshoe walks etc. etc.
If you would rather spend your time at a slower pace, take a ride in a horse drawn sleigh, visit the cheese maker or enjoy a massage.
Skiing & Snowboarding:
Portes du Soleil:
With 650 km marked ski runs it's the biggest ski area in the world. Located between Lake Geneva and Mont Blanc, from the peaks of “Mossettes” or “Chamossière” to the forest paths of the Lindarets or Morgins there are ski slopes for all levels of skiing and views that will take your breath away.
Morzine-Les Gets:
Morzine-Avoriaz:
Accessible from the village centre by the Super Morzine lift, as well as via the Prodains cable car, it is comprised of 70 km of ski runs between 1000 and 2466 meters in altitude.
The Park riders are in their element here with 2 snowparks (as well as a new mini one) and the new "Biotop" (the first 100% ecological winter forest park), a half pipe, a "canyon" slope and a new boarder slope plus 4 “snowcross” where you can practice off-piste pursuits in total safety.
Beginners:
If you've never been skiing or boarding before then we will do everything we can to ensure you get the most enjoyment out of your stay with us. We can pre-book lessons for you and arrange in house ski and board hire. If you want advice on what to bring (and what not to) we can do that too. On your first day we will show where to get the bus, which lifts to get on and where the ski school meets. We can point out the places we liked and those we hated when we were starting out and help you plan routes as well as giving advice about good places to stop to eat and where the public toilets are.
Cross Country:
Ski Passes:
To save time on your first day we can pick full area passes in advance (prepayment required) so you just need to turn up at the lift station. These will be the new hands free system which is so much easier than the old tickets that you had to feed into a machine at every lift.
As well as the Portes du Soleil ski pass which covers You can get a pass for just Morzine-Lets Gets or just Avoriaz and save a bit of cash. This can be a useful option for beginners and we will discuss your requirements in plenty of time to sort out what is best for you.
Passes can easily be bought online here pleney.com and you will get an up to date price list too.
Insurance:
You can also buy comprehensive insurance at the same time as your pass, from the tourist office or from the local ski school.
Carte Neige insurance 2006/2007
- Carte neige 1st aid: civil liability + 1st aid on the slopes + assistance and complementary guarantees.
- Annual: adult 45€, child 39€
AXA snow risq neige, Assistance insurance:
- Adult : 2,80€/day
- Child : 2,30€/day