| Morzine is a ski resort that blends traditional | | | | snowboarders. There are two snow parks, a half |
| architecture with modernism to provide the draw to | | | | pipe, a 'canyon' slope and a new boarder slope. The |
| attract visitors all year round. Set in a little valley in | | | | area also boasts the first 100 percent ecological |
| the heart of the Portes du Soleil area of France | | | | winter forest park called, 'Biotop' add to this four |
| Morzine delivers much to welcome its visitors. | | | | 'snow cross' venues and Morzine is a formidable |
| Unlike many resorts it is clear that development has | | | | resort. |
| been controlled to maintain the village's alpine charm. | | | | Morzine also has a large floodlit area with skiing, |
| Chalets in Morzine tend to benefit from wooden | | | | tubing and big-air. The area remains open until 10pm |
| facades, carved balconies and locally produced slate is | | | | and offers a fantastic skiing experience. There are |
| used to cover the roofs. | | | | also extensive opportunities to ski off-piste. The |
| Morzine is about one hour's drive from Geneva. The | | | | quality and variety of options make Morzine a |
| resort is nestled between Lake Geneva and Mont | | | | well-rounded option for skiers of all abilities. |
| Blanc, at the foot of the Dents Blanches and the | | | | Morzine is a resort that also caters for the summer |
| Dents du Midi. Situated at 1000m Morzine is a low | | | | season. Indeed, it is rumoured that total number of |
| altitude resort with a bustling summer timetable. In | | | | visitors is actually greater in the summer season. |
| the 1920s it was primarily used as a summer | | | | Summer activities include mountain biking, golf, |
| destination. | | | | walking and caving. Paragliding flights are also available |
| At this time Francois Baud built the 'Grand Hotel', | | | | and for those of you that are missing the winter |
| which was the first establishment built to welcome | | | | sports it is possible to summer toboggan. |
| tourists in Morzine. The new establishment took the | | | | Morzine's low altitude means that snow-cover in the |
| village into a new era. People soon developed an | | | | village is by no means always reliable but the resort is |
| appreciation for winter sports. | | | | a well-rounded option for those that may want |
| In 1934 Morzine gained recognition as a winter | | | | variety from skiing. Morzine boasts a wide variety of |
| destination when it inaugurated the Pleney cable car. | | | | festivals, events and themed fairs. There is a busy |
| The Portes du Soleil ski area now boasts 206 lifts | | | | summer schedule which hosts a wood-cutters |
| that service over 650km of marked ski runs. 1800 | | | | competition and the Edelweiss bazaar. |
| skiers per hour can be delivered to the blues of the | | | | Morzine is also popular with cyclists. In 2006 stage 17 |
| Nyon Mountain and the rest of the Chamossiere | | | | of the Tour de France ended in Morzine. Morzine |
| whilst 3000 skiers an hour can now take a six-man | | | | does not have the nightlife of some other ski resorts |
| lift to Les Lindarets. | | | | but there are three discos, two cinemas, many bars |
| The areas intermediate terrain makes it an excellent | | | | and an ice-skating arena. |
| resort for beginners, less seasoned skiers and | | | | |