The Ultimate Winter Guide to Morzine, Les Gets & Avoriaz

Everything you need for a ski holiday in Morzine, Les Gets and Avoriaz in the Portes du Soleil, on one page!

From best value transfers, to hotel and chalet options, to lift passes, piste maps, live snow webcams and buses to get around. We’ve put everything on one page to make it easy!

How To Get Here

By air: Geneva is the main airport. Approximately 1hr 30 to Morzine, 1hr 15 to Les Gets and 1hr 30 to Avoriaz.

Transfers

Geneva to Morzine, Les Gets and Avoriaz airport transfers:

Shared and private transfers run all winter. Shared is cheaper and you can choose from fixed point or door to door transfers
Private is quicker and more flexible, and best value for groups.
Take a look at our ultimate guide to transfers from Geneva , complete with discounts! Book a Geneva transfer

By car:

Winter tyres or snow chains are required in this area in winter. Parking is limited in Morzine, Les Gets and Avoriaz so check with your accommodation. Avoriaz is car-free. You park just outside the main resort and use shuttles to get in and walk / ski in the village or use horse drawn sleighs to get about.

Buses:

Free ski buses run in winter and lifts connect the main areas. Check out the bus timetables below for each specific village and how to get to each other resort.

Morzine, Les Gets and Avoriaz Bus timetables

Where to Stay

Hotels: From boutique and spa hotels to good-value family options.

Best hotels in Morzine | Les Gets | Avoriaz

Chalets & Apartments: Catered or Self-catered and easy to combine with restaurants. Popular with groups and families.

Catered chalets

Tips: Being within walking distance of a lift or bus stop saves a lot of time with ski boots on. Book Christmas and February half-term many months ahead

Lift Passes

Portes du Soleil pass: covers the full linked area, of 12 resorts including, Morzine, Les Gets, Avoriaz and Switzerland. Best if you want to explore.
See our lift pass guide and how to:‍ ‍Buy lift passes

Tips: Buy online in advance to save time in ticket queues and at a discount. Local Morzine / Les Gets / Avoriaz passes: These are resort specific and cheaper if you'll stay in one area. The Morzine Les Gets lift pass allows you access to both resorts but not Avoriaz or the rest of the Portes du Soleil. Beginner options: some areas offer beginner or foot passenger passes. Discounts: children, seniors and multi-day passes usually cost less per day.

Ski & Snowboard Hire

We’ve created guides for ski and snowboard shops in Morzine and Les Gets and know them all really well:

Ski and Snowboard Shops Morzine and Ski and Snowboard Shops Les Gets

We work with national ski hire companies
Tips: If you book online in advance you’ll get a better choice, and use our promo codes for discounts! Check the location of the shop so its closest to your accomodation or chair lifts so its easy to leave your equipment at the end of the day.

Ski & Snowboard Lessons

ESF and independent schools both operate across all 3 ski resorts. All offer group, and private lessons at various budgets.
Tips: Private lessons are the fastest way to improve and suit mixed-ability groups. We recommend hiring a a Guide for off-piste and touring to really get the best out of discovering the area. .Kids' clubs are great for leaving your children, often with lunch and there are alos various local Nanny / childcare services in the area

Book lessons | Kids' ski school

The Pistes

Beginners: There are a great selection of beginner areas in each resort, plus easy flowy greens and blues. Les Gets and Avoriaz are good bases for first-timers. Intermediates: Endless cruising across the Portes du Soleil, with plenty of blues and reds linking resorts and crossing into Switzerland. Advanced and experts: Steeper reds and blacks, head to Avoriaz and also to enjoy tree skiing. Great selection of snowparks too, notably in Avoriaz and the famous Swiss "Wall" for those who like moguls and steep as you can get thrills.
Tip: Check the lift status and weather before crossing to Switzerland, so you're not stuck on the wrong side at closing time.

Eating, Drinking & Après-Ski

Check out our resort specific restaurant guides here:

Morzine Restaurant Guide | Les Gets Restaurant Guide | Altitude Restauarants | Burger Restaurants

In the villages you’ll find Savoyard classics (fondue, raclette, tartiflette) alongside pizzerias, bistros and fine dining. On the mountain are a vast seletoin of altitude restaurants with magnificent views and mout watering menus. Advisble to book some of the more popular spots!

Après-Ski

Après-ski and bars: Best bars and après-ski
Tips: Book restaurants ahead in busy weeks. Some places close on certain days, and shops may close at lunchtime.

Snow Reports & Webcams

Stay up-to-date with weather and live snow conditions before you go out:

Morzine Les Gets + Avoriaz Live Webcams | Meteo Blue and Snow Forecast | Weather forecast | Snow report

When to go:

Early season (December): Cheaper, quieter, but less snow certainty.
January: Often cold, dry and quiet after the New Year.
February: Reliable snow, but the busiest school-holiday weeks.
March/April: Longer days, spring sun, and good high-altitude skiing in Avoriaz.

Resort Facts at a Glance

Ski area: The Portes du Soleil, linking France and Switzerland and incorporating 12 ski resorts of which Morzine, Les Gets and Avoriaz are the main 3 (around 600 km of pistes)
Typical season: Mid-December to mid/late April (Avoriaz is usually snow-sure)
Nearest airport: Geneva, about 1 hr 15 to 1 hr 30 by road | Nearest Train Stations: Cluses or Thonon
Currency: Euro | Emergency number: 112
Busiest weeks: Christmas/New Year and February school holidays. Book early

Resort Overview

Morzine: Altitude: 1,000 m. Vibe: Traditional Savoyard town, lively. Best for: Nightlife, restaurants, mixed groups. Après-ski: Widest choice. Snow reliability: Good

Les Gets: Altitude: 1,170 m. Vibe: Compact, relaxed, family-friendly. Best for: Families, beginners, quieter trips. Après-ski: Smaller choice but still fun. Snow reliability: Good

Avoriaz: Altitude: 1,800 m. Vibe: Purpose-built, car-free, ski-in/ski-out. Best for: Snow reliability, snowparks, convenience. Après-ski: Folie Douce/Happy Hours. Snow reliability: Best

Not sure? Quick guide:

Want a proper town with restaurants and bars → Morzine. Travelling with young children or want it easy → Les Gets. Want to ski from your door and maximise snow → Avoriaz

Early season (December): Cheaper, quieter, but less snow certainty.
January: Often cold, dry and quiet after the New Year.
February: Reliable snow, but the busiest school-holiday weeks.
March/April: Longer days, spring sun, and good high-altitude skiing in Avoriaz.

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