Skiing in the Portes Du Soleil

Morzine, a picturesque alpine village, is one of the largest and liveliest resorts in the Portes du Soleil, offering excellent access to an extensive network of pistes across France and Switzerland. From the Pléney, Super Morzine and Nyon lift stations, you can easily explore Les Gets, Avoriaz and the wider Portes du Soleil ski area, making Morzine an ideal base for skiers looking to maximise their time on the slopes.

A perfect balance of traditional alpine charm with a vibrant resort atmosphere, Morzine offers a fantastic selection of restaurants, bars, shops and après-ski venues. The resort caters to all abilities, with gentle beginner areas, scenic cruising runs and challenging terrain for more experienced skiers. Whether you're looking for lively evenings or family-friendly activities, Morzine combines authentic Savoyarde charm with world-class skiing.

Les Gets is connected to the Portes du Soleil via the Chavannes telecabine, you then ski over to Morzine, and via Morzine can connect to Avoriaz and the wider PDS via the Super Morzine Telecabine. 

Les Gets is also home to the Mont Chery ski area, which offers a great selection of wide runs that are great for practising your carving. The Mont Chery area is often overlooked, and so even during busy periods, you can enjoy quieter slopes here, although bear in mind there are no green runs, so it is not ideal for complete beginners. At the top of Mont Chery, you get stunning views of the peaks of Les Gets and Morzine. 

Perched high above the valley at 1,800 metres, Avoriaz is a purpose-built, ski-in/ski-out resort at the heart of the Portes du Soleil. Its central location provides seamless access to neighbouring resorts, including Morzine, Châtel and the Swiss ski areas. Avoriaz is renowned for its unique, car-free, high altitude setting, offering snow-sure conditions and direct access to a variety of challenging runs and snow parks. and exciting off-piste opportunities. With accommodation, restaurants and amenities all within easy reach of the slopes, Avoriaz is a popular destination to explore when on holiday in the area. Avoriaz is also home to the infamous aprés bar La Folie Douce, which has live music and DJ sets all through the season. 

Accessible via Avoriaz or the Ardent gondola, Montriond-Ardent ski area is a popular destination within the Portes du Soleil. Often referred to as the Lindaret bowl, this area is a great place to head to for lunch or a quick snack break, with a great range of restaurants and bars to choose from at altitude. Families and beginners can also take advantage of dedicated learning areas nearby, while more experienced skiers have easy access to challenging runs, off-piste terrain and the renowned Stash snow park in Avoriaz.

Chatel offers direct access to an extensive network of pistes across both France and Switzerland. From the Super Châtel and Linga lift areas, you can easily explore neighbouring resorts, including Morgins, Torgon, Avoriaz and Morzine. Châtel caters to all abilities, with gentle beginner slopes, challenging red and black runs, and easy access to some of the best off-piste terrain in the Portes du Soleil.