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650km of pistes (Green 13%, Blue 40%, Red 37%, Black 10%) 110km in the Morzine-Les Gets ski area) |
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202 lifts in the linked Portes du Soleil area (50 lifts in the Morzine-Les Gets ski area) |
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Nightlife
Tree lined pistes
Pretty traditional town
Cross country is very good
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Can be busy at the weekends
Low altitude
Not a lot of ski in/ski out accommodation
Bus ride to some of the lifts
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Morzine Travel | By Air
Geneva 75km Lyon 195km
Take transfers from the airport to Morzine with great Skiidy Gonzales
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Cluses station or Thonon approx 30km then get a bus transfer to the resort |
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To get driving directions to the resort go to either the AA Website or the Michelin Route Planner website
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Morzine Resort Information Morzine is a traditional year round mountain resort and is very popular with the British who love its charm. Very much a family resort with plenty of restaurants and bars. There is an excellent bus service that helps you get around the place. It is easy to get to but is sometimes a little difficult to navigate around the one way system with all the hotel mini buses.
Morzine rarely suffers from bad weather and is very popular in Summer. There are a lot of chalet style buildings and we would recommend staying in or near the centre close to one of the gondolas. Top tip: The little-used Ardent gondola, a short drive from Morzine, is a good choice to start your day from because you can get onto the Port Du Soleil circuit whilst missing Avoriaz and the potential queues. |
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Morzine Restaurants There is lots of choice in Morzine with the best restaurant being the L'Atelier (+33 (0) 450 79 00 79) in hotel Samoyede. Le Grange (0450759640) is also very good. If you are with the kids try out the 'child friendly restaurant' in the Hotel Rhodos (Tel.: 0689038397) |
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Morzine Apres Ski & Morzine Bars
 Nightlife in Morzine
In general Morzine is a family resort that has a pretty low-key atmosphere. However this isn't to see there aren't some good watering holes. Dixie bar for instance is a very pleasant little piano bar near the church.
Also Try out the Bar Robinson which gets busy especially apres ski time.
L'Opera, Laury's and Opera Rock is where you will find the late crowd. Try Crepu if tend to get the urge to dance on tables. |
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Morzine Activities
Paragliding is pretty popular here, try any of the following companies. L'Éole Buissonnière, 04 50 75 90 96 Montagne et parapente, 04 50 74 71 01 School of parapente des portes du Soleil, 04 50 75 76 39.
Rock Climbing The Morzine Palais des Sport has an indoor artificial climbing wall (04 50 79 08 43). Or you can get a climbing map from the Morzine Tourist Office and go to Via Ferrata for great routes up rock faces. A guide will be needed for this however.
Other Activities Snow Shoeing Snowmobiling Helicopter rides Ice Diving
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Morzine AccommodationMorzine Chalets One of our favourite chalet companies in Morzine is Chilly Powder.
Families will especially love the 2 luxury chalets with great in-house childcare facilities. Ski right back to the Chalets and you'll find the main cable car directly opposite the chalet - bliss! Check out the outdoor Jacuzzi, sauna and excellent cuisine.
UK Tel: 020 7289 6958
France tel: 00 33 45074 7521
Fax: 0033 45079 0148
Email: enquiries@chillypowder.com
Privately Owned chalets for Rental
If you are looking for a self catered chalet, Chalet du Lac in Morzine is a real find. It's privately owned. Deep sofas, a log burning stove and only 5 minutes walk to the lifts.
liss. find out availability and owner details at Chalet Rentals Direct website Check out Chalet Gem who also list chalets available in Morzine
 If you are looking for a large chalet then we've always recommended in the past Lou Bochons which was great for families. Chris and Allie who run the chalet have a passion for food and good quality local wines and their luxury catered ski chalet has an excellent reputation for customer service too. The couple are in the process of buying an even bigger and better chalet so do keep an eye out for when they go live in 2010. Why not sign up for their newsletter at Morzine365.com
For luxury right in the heart of Morzine look no further than Nebraska Lodge. It sleeps 8 persons and comes with it's own private cinema!!! We also love the jacuzzi and sauna and curling up with a good book in front of the fire.For something a bit different why not check out www.skichamois.co.uk - the company run a Jumbo sized Chalet ideal for groups, individuals and families looking for an informal atmosphere. The Chalet is situated at the top of the Nyon cable car so it really is door-to-door skiing. They host a regular disco, quiz night and games night and they even run a Happy Hour between 4:30 and 7:00pm. The chalet works with Ace Eurotour and runs a luxury overnight coach from the UK via Newcastle, Leeds, Doncaster, South Mimms, and Folkestone / Dover. You can contact them on 01302 369 006.
Morzine Self Catered Accommodation
Alpine Ski and Golf offer a choice of catered and self catered ski accommodation in Morzine. Check out their range of chalets and apartments.
Morzine HotelsThere are a total of 49 hotels to choose from with a number of 3 star hotels and at least a dozen 2 star hotels
Morzine 3 Star HotelsL'IGLOO 33. (0)4.50.79.15.05 Fax:33.(0)4.50.79.01.65 LES LANS 33. (0)4.50.79.00.90 Fax:33.(0)4.50.79.15.22 NEIGE ET ROC 33.(0)4.50.79.03.21 Fax:33.(0)4.50.79.24.30 LE PETIT DRU 33.(0)4.50.75.77.33 Fax:33.(0)4.50.79.24.80 LE SAMOYEDE 33.(0)4.50.79.00.79 Fax:33.(0)4.50.79.07.91 LE TREMPLIN 33.(0)4.50.79.12.31 Fax:33.(0)4.50.75.95.70 Next to the lifts but small rooms LES AIRELLES 33.(0)4.50.74.71.21 Fax:33.(0)4.50.79.17.49 LA BERGERIE 33.(0)4.50.79.13.69 Fax:33.(0)4.50.75.95.71 CHALET PHILIBERT 33.(0)4.50.79.25.18 Fax:33.(0)4.50.79.25.81 Good location and a traditional hotel
CHAMPS FLEURIS 33.(0)4.50.79.14.44 Fax:33.(0)4.50.79.27.75 LE DAHU 33.(0)4.50.75.92.92 Fax:33.(0)4.50.75.92.50 Good restaurant, pool, shuttle to lifts
Looking for a ski travel agent that provides accommodation in Morzine?
There are lots of British tour companies who go to Morzine. These include Alpine Weekends, Alpine Answers, Chalet Chocolate, Chalet Company, Chalet Group, Chalet Snowboard, Challenge Activ, Crystal Ski, Classic Ski, Erna Low, First Choice Ski, Independent Ski Links, Inghams, Inspired to Ski, Interactive Resorts, Lagrange, Momentum Ski, Mountain Tracks, Oxford Ski Company, Peak Retreats, Ride and Slide, Rude Chalets, Ski Activity, Ski Chamois, Ski Expectations, Ski France, Ski Independence, Ski Line, Ski McNeil, Ski Morzine, Ski Weekend, Skitracer, Snowfinders, Sugar Mountain, Snowline,Thomson Ski and White Roc |
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Ski Morzine Queues tend to form in the morning when trying to get up the mountain at both of the main gondolas.
Cross country = 95km of trails
Beginners = good slopes to learn on and nursery slopes near the village
Intermediates = good choice of all levels of piste to ski on
Advanced = good blacks and hire yourself a guide to explore the off piste
Overall Morzine is an excellent place to base yourself, there is more than enough skiing for all of our abilities and the massive Porte Du Soleil is just on the doorstep. The Super Morzine Link to Avoiraz makes it possible to ski into Switzerland as well as other villages in the Porte Du Soleil Area - altogether there is over 230 lifts.
Morzine & Les Gets Ski Passes - Buy Online
To save time you can purchase on-line in advance all the different ski-passes sold by Morzine’s ski-lift company (Morzine-Les Gets ski-pass, Portes du Soleil, week-end passes, 6 to 14 day passes, individual or family packs).
These reserved ski-passes are then available within 48 hours from the "Accueil et information” office at the Pléney cable car station (ticket office open from the end of November).
Morzine and Portes du Soleil Ski Passes are available for purchase at the following website Buy Ski Passes Online
If you are between the ages of 16 and 19, you can get a 10% discounted day ski pass. Check out the website for details.
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Morzine Restaurants
 There are a number of lovely places to stop, amongst our favourites at Snowbrainer are the rustic charm of Chez Nannon where they serve great meat. The Pointe de Nyon also has a strong following. If you are hungry head for the Vaffieu above the Folliets chair.
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Morzine Ski LessonsThe British Alpine Ski and Snowboard School (BASS) is good even if a little expensive Tel: 0033 450 747859.The Edge Snowsports
Tel: +44 (0) 870 446 90 90
www.theedgesnowsports.com
contact@theedgesnowsports.com
A British ski school offering exceptional tuition from British instructors of all levels - whatever you want from your skiing The Edge Snowsports offers a unique and fantastic experience with tailored private tuition and small groups. If you want to find out more; send an email or call on the number above for more information.
Mint Snowboard School
 Mint Snowboard School is a small team of British snowboard instructors qualified to the highest level within the sport. Their young, enthusiastic team offer easy to understand techniques and fun focused coaching. Their aim is to get you riding and keep you progressing, whatever your level and focus. Mint Snowboard School offers private tuition, group sessions, freestyle coaching as well as fully inclusive snowboard camps. Mint Snowboarding is the sole dedicated snowboard school in the Portes du Soleil and the Mint team are the only specific snowboard instructors working in Morzine, Avoriaz & Les Gets.
www.mintsnowboarding.com
info@mintsnowboarding.com
0033 (0)6 80 77 66 09
The Snow Institute
Another highly recommended ski and snowboard school is The Snow Institute based in a number of areas around the  Portes du Soleil ski area.Offering lessons accommodating your needs and requirements, The Snow Institute will teach you all there is to know about snowsports!Courses can be taken individually, in groups or however you would like to organize them.All course instructors are BASI trained so you can guarantee to get the most of your ski and snowboard experiences! If you're interested in courses with The Snow Institute in either Les Gets or Morzine then get in touch here.
The Outa Nursery For the very little ones, this creche accepts children from 3 months to 6 years, and promises indoor and outdoor games. Health records are required for all children with a certificate of medical care and vaccinations. Tel.: 33 (0) 450 79 26 00
ESF Morzine 0033 (0) 450 791313
Easy 2 Ride (E2SA) International 0033 (0) 450 790516
info@easy2ride.fr
www.easy2ride.fr
Snow School Morzine 0033 (0) 486 688840
info@the-snow-school.com
www.the-snow-school.com
For those who would like to hire a guide in Morzine please call the mountain office on 0033(0) 450 747223
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Morzine Nearby Ski ResortsMorzine is part of the greater Port du Soleil area with links to
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Relaxing in Morzine Should you fancy a pampering session; complete with massage, facials, manicures and pedicures then look no further than www.pamperoffpiste.com Pamper off Piste offer massage and beauty treatments in the comfort of your chalet. Operating in Courchevel, Meribel, La Tania, Val D’Isere, La Plagne, Morzine and Le Gets; the professional and qualified British therapists are on hand to help you get the most from your holiday; whether you're after relaxation or treatment for your muscles to maximise time on the mountain, Pamper off Piste will have you relaxed in no time. |
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Morzine Family Activities Two cinemas, Ice Rink
Hotel swimming pools open to the public at a price.
Visit to the cheese factory
Fitness Centre or the slate factory, Snowshoeing, Ballooning, Helicopter flights
Tobogganning, Paintballing
Paragliding, fishing, sleigh rides and more!
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Morzine Ski There are plenty of ski runs and pistes for keen intermediates and beginners willing to try plenty of tackling blues and red runs. Expert and advanced skiers may not be challenged as much as they would like. Mont Chery has some pretty steep runs whilst Le Pleney has some great runs for groups of mixed abilities skiing and snowboarding together.
Snowboarders are usually pretty content in Morzine with a freestyle area and boarder cross below Pointe de Nyon. If you fancy heading over to Avoriaz you'll find 4 terrain parks to practice your moves on.
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Morzine Ski Hire and Snowboard Rental
Ski Hire Morzine, France
Looking for ski hire and snowboard hire in Morzine? Here at snowbrainer we work with Le Caribou Sport and ABC Sports ski rental shop. Your ski rental will be waiting for you in the shop on your arrival. Save time and money - Book Here Now!
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Morzine Rental Shop Locations
Le Caribou Sport - located at 95 route Combe a Zore
ABC Sports - located at Route de la Plagne
Ski Hire Shops opening times
Le Caribou
Hours : 8h30-19h Language(s) Spoken : French English Italian
ABC Sports
Hours : 8h30-12h30/13h30-19h Language(s) Spoken : French English
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| How to Hire Ski Gear?
It's simple. Snowbrainer has a three step booking system.
Step 1) choose your country, resort and shop.
Step 2) choose your equipment
Step 3) register and check out
You'll receive an instant Equipment Voucher via e-mail. (best viewed in HTML on your e-mail setting) Print out the Voucher and take it to the shop. |
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Ski Hire Gear - what can I expect?What to expect from your ski hire gear. Snowbrainer works with over 700 ski rental shops in 11 countries. The range of equipment stocked from shop to shop changes. Large shops in the most popular resorts tend to stock the largest range of ski rental equipment. They may have 5 or 6 ski models in each category whereas smaller shops may be limited to only a couple. Snowbrainer gives you an indication of the type of equipment to expect within a category. |
Skis - a breakdown per category of ski equipment rental
Platinum Plus *
| High Precision skis with a high retail price, exclusively designed for experts | | Platinum * | Top of the range skis current and last seasons top models. Offering a variety of Slope, All Mountain, freestyle & Women's ski models | | Gold * | Easy to manage skis designed for beginners and intermediates. Offering skis suitable for on slopes and Women's models | | Silver | Easy to manage skis designed for beginners and intermediates. Offering skis suitable for on slopes and Women's models | | Bronze | budget skis in their 3rd year of use | | Snowblades /Miniskis | Snowblade for fun! (and those feeling lazy... until you realise they don't glide so well and hitting a flat straight means physical exertion by walking.) |
* Offer in this category : This category allows customers to change the equipment 3 times during the course of the week (from Monday to Thursday) subject to availability at the shop (this offer is limited to 1 per day)
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Snowboards - a breakdown per category of snowboard equipment rental
| Platinum * | top of the range boards | | Gold * | a range of on and offpiste models | | Silver | entry level snowboard for beginners |
* Offer in this category : This category allows customers to change the equipment 3 times during the course of the week (from Monday to Thursday) subject to availability at the shop (this offer is limited to 1 per day)
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Child Ski Hire
| Champion | young skiers 6 to 11 years inclusive (up to 145 cm in height) For all levels including high quality skis, twin-tips. equipment up to 3 years old | | Aspire | skis for children 6 to 11 years under 145 cm in height. equipment up to 3 years old | | Minikids | skis suitable for very young children up to and including 5 years. |
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Ski Helmet Hire
It is recommended that all adults and children wear helmets
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The Cost of Ski HireThere are quite a few factors that change the cost of ski hire. Certain times of the season are more expensive than others. If you are looking for the cheapest ski hire then booking outside school holiday periods usually makes the price cheaper. By booking online at Snowbrainer we'll give you a discount bringing the price of your ski hire down. We publish the Recommended Retail Price on our site so you know not only how much discount you get off your ski hire but also how much you would pay if you walked into the shop and paid full price. Ski Hire ClothingUnfortunately we do not hire ski wear. We recommend hiring your skis and snowboards at ABC or Caribou . If you book online here at Snowbrainer you can make big savings up to 45% on the recommended retail price for all your winter equipment. Your equipment will be waiting for you in the shop on your arrival. Save time and money - Book Here Now! It's what we call a No Brainer!
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Easy to use Piste Maps & Ski Trails
Looking for high detailed piste maps for your GPS? Snowranger sells affordable quality digital maps that are great for any ski or snowboard trip. For those of you who’ve ever wondered which run gets you back to France from the Swiss side of Portes du Soleil or you’re racing the clock to get back from a Courchevel lunch to Val Thorens before the lifts shut this is invaluable kit. No more wrestling wet paper maps with frozen fingers! There are over 500 ski resorts piste maps in Europe and North America available.
Go to Snow-Forecast Snowranger
 Film your Mates Jumps, Tricks & Shameful Ski / Snowboard Moments.
We love the JAMCAM – it’s a head camera that allows you to capture your days skiing or snowboarding on the mountain. You can rent or buy the kit so for more details head to www.jam-cam.tv If you take the JAMCAM rental service in resort they include a host to record your day. The alternative is to rent before you leave, taking the equipment to the ski resort of your choice and posting back on your return. Gift vouchers are available via the website offering an unusual Christmas or Birthday present for your ski & snowboard mad friends.
 What's an easy way to carry skis?
Well we found the ‘THE HANDLE’ . This nifty little device allows you to carry your skis around without causing major injury to yourself and other members of the public. It’s incredibly easy to use – no Velcro just a click buckle. It’s also light and small enough to put in your pocket. www.ski-walker.com
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Morzine is a pretty French town with character, good hotels and restaurants with lovely food. Ok I am biased because we tend to go there most years and it is where the children learned to ski with the British Alpine School. We can’t recommend it enough and in good weather it is brilliant. If it raining which it does a bit head up a little higher to Avoriaz where it is likely to be snowing. Please thank the staff at Le Caribou who are first rate.
By Charlie, Cheshire on 22/10/2009 19:50:24
We love Morzine and have a brilliant time there every year. We often stay at the hotel Les Airelles as it is clean, comfortable and has good food too. The resort is lively and is great fun. We were lucky with the snow and the pistes weren’t too crowded either…definitely recommend this resort. It is great fun all year round. We’ll be back again next year Snowbrainer for the ski and snowboard hire for all the family!
By Tom Hunter on 04/01/2010 09:58:54
Please thank the guys at Caribou who went out of there way to find me boots that fitted perfectly. This made for a great ski week with no aching feet. Morzine is an great ski destination and we will definetely ski there again next year. Can we book the ski hire with you for next year?
By Harriet W. on 05/02/2010 09:34:52
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