| Morzine Tourist Information | Les Gets Tourist Information |
| Travel Information | Self Catered or Fully Catered Properties |
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Morzine is situated in the Haute-Savoie region of the French Alps and combines alpine charm
and the facilities of a large resort with the convenience of being only 75 minutes from Geneva.
Not just a ski resort but a living, well established town it is located at the heart of
the Portes du Soleil ski circuit where 15 resorts in France and Switzerland are linked to
provide a staggering 650 kms of piste. The village has an all year round community and
there is a large choice of bars and restaurants. Local specialities include tartiflette,
raclette and pierrade. The shops are numerous and the local cheeses, wines, salamis and
patisseries are delicious.
In Winter the vast Portes du Soleil ski area offers 650 kms of linked pistes connecting 15 ski resorts in France and Switzerland all covered by a single lift pass. The apartment is ideally situated in a quiet part of the village but within an easy walk of the centre, shops and numerous bars and restaurants. The Super-Morzine gondola is just five minutes walk and this gives direct access to the Avoriaz sector and on to Switzerland. The Le Pleney gondola, a ten minute walk, takes you to the Morzine ski area which links with Les Gets, Mont Chery and Nyon. There is also an excellent free ski-bus service with a nearby bus stop which connects to all the main lifts. There is an extensive cross-country ski area and Avoriaz has a snowboard park. Other winter activities include ice-skating, bowling, snow scooters, paragliding and horse drawn sleigh rides. In Summer the area offers a completely different holiday. The village becomes a centre for walking, mountain biking, white water rafting, canoeing and fishing. The Espace de Sports, an easy walk from the apartment offers a 50 metre Olympic sized swimming pool with water slide and separate children's pool, a covered ice rink, ten tennis courts, a skate board park, volley ball and table tennis. There is spectacular scenery and breathtaking views. Mont Blanc, Annecy and Lake Geneva are within an easy drive and within 30 minutes are the pretty villages of Samoens, the spectacular Pont Diable gorge and the Col de Joux Plane with spectacular views to the snow capped Mont Blanc. |
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By Road: Distances from Ferry Port: Calais, France 550 miles Le Havre 484 miles |
From Calais,Caen or Le Havre,
it's autoroute all the way. Set off from the French channel ports early in the morning and
you'll usually arrive in time for dinner!
If a stop is required then some good hotels can be found on the Logis de France web site. Budget hotels such as Formular 1 can also be found. |
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By Air: Transfer times from Airport: Geneva 1½ hrs |
Geneva is the most convenient airport for Morzine. Try our information link page for Airline Web Sites Alternatively your local travel agent will be able to book your flight for you. We would advise early booking if you are planning to travel as a group, to ensure that you travel together. On your arrival at the airport, you can hire a car, use the regular bus service back to resort. |
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By Rail: To TGV Cluses or Thonon | |
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Milege & times are for quickest route as determined
by Microsoft AutoRoute Express 2000 and are for guidance only. | |