Morzine really does have something for everyone.
At just 1 hour 15 mins from Geneva airport, Morzine is a popular and easily accessible resort for alpine and mountain enthusiasts. Originally a town before later becoming a ski destination, Morzine has retained its traditional, Savoyard charm and character. Straddling the picturesque River Dranse, traditional barns, and alpine chalets, noticeable by their slate roofs, nestle on the valley floor, at the foot of stunning, tree-lined descents. Skiers return directly into town, where a combination of bars and restaurants link with pavement cafés and local ski and craft shops creating the perfect alpine ambience.
Morzine has a huge range of facilities for skiers and non-skiers alike:
A cinema – showing English and French films
Indoor and outdoor ice-rinks
Indoor 25 metre pool (open in winter and summer)
Outdoor 50 metre pool (open in the summer)
3 supermarkets
Wednesday local market offering mountain specialities
Horse riding stables
Gym, massage and spa facilities
Lac du Montriond – a stunning mountain lake perfect for walking and snowshoeing trips
There are a host of additional activities to experience, from horse-drawn carriage rides, dog-sledding, parapenting, snow-mobiling, cross country skiing to just discovering the serenity of the mountains on snow-shoes or foot.