Ski France
Morzine, France

Popular Morzine is one of the closest major French resorts to the gateway city of Geneva. It is in the middle of one of the most extensive ski regions in the Alps, the Portes du Soleil. This is a ski circus that connects 15 resorts in France and Switzerland.

In addition to Morzine on the French side of the border are Avoriaz, Les Gets, Montriond, St.-Jean d'Auips, Abondance, and La Chapelle. The Swiss resorts are Planachaux, Champery, Les Crosets, Val-d'Illiez, Champoussin, Morgins, Chatel and Torgon. Portes du Soleil has overwhelming statistics: runs up to seven miles long, 410 miles of tended trails and slopes, limitless off-piste terrain and 219 lifts of every shape, size and description.The entire region is available on a hands-free, electronic pass tucked into a parka.

Morzine Resort Statistics
Highest Peak: 2,350 meters
Vertical Drop: 1,277 meters
No. of Ski Lifts: 48
Marked Trails: 65
Closest Gateway: Geneva
Six Day Ski Pass: $220.00 approximate

Ski Terrain
Beginner - 14%
Intermediate - 34%
Advanced - 40%
Expert - 12%