Morzine is part of the enormous Les Portes du Soleil, one of the largest linked ski areas in the world. It consists of 14 resorts and spreads from Lake Geneva in Switzerland through to Mont Blanc in France. It is a traditional resort with skiing to suit every style, from first timers to powder hounds. Morzine is an attractive bustling town by day and night, the village has a host of activities with pretty pavement cafes, lively bars and a choice of restaurants.
Skiing in Morzine
In total it offers 650kms of high altitude slopes. With so much to choose from skiers of all ability levels are well catered for. Snowboarders can enjoy themselves too in the great selection of snow parks with half pipes and hand rails, located in many of the resorts of the area. The villages are well linked by road and by piste, enabling you to clock up as much or as little ski mileage as you like.
The ski area is a large but relatively gentle area with many easy greens, blues and reds plus a couple of blacks on the Nyon side. Once you have explored the three major areas of Pleney, Nyon and Les Chavannes you can try out the runs on the other side of Les Gets on Mont Chery.
Here is our top pick of the best ski runs in Morzine.
Skiing
Pléney is the home run slope returning to the town of Morzine and also the gondola to ride to the main slopes of the area. Encompassing the gondola station there are plenty of breakfast cafes for those caffeine boosts before the day begins. Don’t worry, many also serve beer later on in the day for that well-deserved après fix.
All buses within the Morzine/Les Gets/Avoriaz area serve Pléney so it is super easy to find. As you reach the destination of the Pléney gondola you will find a number of green, blue, red and black runs to choose from. The runs are wide and extremely scenic. There are plenty of steeper sections and off-piste areas for those who are more confident. The memorable home-run winds around the mountain giving a far-reaching view of the Avoriaz cliffs and down to the valley.
Pléney
If you want to find a quiet area of the mountain, head over to Nyon. Many skiers opt for the main Morzine mountain and traverse into nearby Les Gets so Nyon is a great place to quietly progress. The main slope is Aigle Rouge which runs from Pointe de Nyon down to the Nyon cable car. The piste is a solid red run, beginning steep, mellowing out before another challenging descent. For those who are progressing, there are plenty of opportunities to catch your breath.
As of winter 2023, Morzine Resort unveiled a unique viewpoint at Pointe de Nyon. Catch a glimpse of the impressive Mont Blanc and Lake Geneva across the far-reaching valleys before you take on the Aigle Rouge.
Nyon
Chamossiere has been a favourite amongst the off-piste thrill-seekers for years. Bolstered by the introduction of a new high-speed chairlift it is a run frequently visited by those advanced skiers. Seen as one of the best Morzine ski runs, Chamossiere is one of the steepest and most challenging in the area. Charniaz is also a ski slope that should be avoided by beginners, and loved by the advanced. Both runs can be reached by Le Ranfoilly chairlift, which is named after the peak.
If you follow either one of these pistes down, they form a wide open blue run with exceptional views of Mont Chéry Mountain across the valley. Treat yourself to a well-deserved Baileys hot chocolate on the way down at one of the fantastic refuges.
Chamossiere & Charniaz
Mont Chéry is a ski area kept a secret by the locals and seasonnaires. The reason why is that the mountain has some of the best Morzine ski runs you will find. Mont Chéry is awkwardly reached by skiing over to Les Gets and catching an in-resort car-trains. Once you arrive at the gondola station, take the journey up to the main mountain. Here you will find only five ski lifts, either a two-man chair or an old-school T bar.
The runs are limited too, with one blue, four red, and four black runs, it’s not the area to bring beginners. However, those who venture to Mont Chéry are generally met with the best powder across Morzine and Les Gets. Most runs will be untouched and lift queues will be non-existent. A skier’s dream!
Mont Chéry
