Morzine/Avoriaz is at the heart of the Portes du Soleil. There are 650 km of groomed pistes - the world's largest linked ski resort - passing through 12 traditional villages and towns in France and Switzerland. The unique selling point of the Portes du Soleil is the on-snow experience. Slopes of every orientation, from high-altitude powder bowls to magnificent tree-lined winding runs leading to the villages, not to mention unlimited off-piste. There's something for everyone, from beginners learning for the first time to experienced skiers looking for the ultimate challenge. No two days are alike here - in fact, no two weeks are alike!
Morzine is a lively Alpine town, full of character and atmosphere. The old streets of the village center are still largely made up of traditional houses. Morzine is part of the Portes du Soleil, one of the world's largest linked ski resorts, comprising 12 interconnected ski areas in Switzerland and France.
The Alps are a wonderful place to spend a summer vacation. With a warm, sunny climate, incredible scenery and a calendar of events packed with activities from June to September, there's something for everyone.
Pleasantly warm weather, longer days and milder nights give rise to a multitude of sporting, mountain leisure and cultural activities. Climbing and via ferrata abound, offering challenges on rock faces or family-friendly walls for starters. You can choose to swim in freshwater alpine lakes, practice yoga on mountain tops or go horseback riding along rivers while playing tennis, training for triathlons, trying paddleboarding (SUP) or paragliding over mountain landscapes.
In Morzine, you'll find an open-air Olympic swimming pool, a skate park, volleyball courts, tennis courts and an endless number of beautiful hiking trails through forests, valleys, over mountains and to the top of various local peaks.
On the cultural front, numerous festivals and activities are organized in the resort, where you can discover local culture, enjoy live concerts such as the Fête de la Musique, lose yourself in beautiful food markets or take part in annual events such as the popular Harley Days.
From Morzine, it's easy to make day trips: to Italy for lunch, to Annecy for a bit of historical culture or perhaps to Chamonix to visit Mont Blanc. The activities and possibilities are as varied and ever-changing as the color palette of the mountain flowers that bloom and blossom in an endless cycle throughout the summer months.