The Morzine-Avoriaz ski area is ideal for mixed-ability corporate ski groups. There is gentle terrain on Pleney and around Avoriaz, superb intermediate terrain across the vast Portes du Soleil ski region and fantastic off-piste terrain in Avoriaz.
Avoriaz offers ski-in ski-out accommodation, while the Morzine centre is just steps away from the main Morzine lift station. Super-Morzine offers another ski sector that is linked to the village centre.
The Morzine Pleney sector is located just above the resort and links into the Les Gets ski area, another in the Portes du Soleil region.
This sector is treelined, accessible via the central gondola and has ski pistes running back to the resort centre. Beginner skiers can opt for the gondola to download to Morzine.
The Pleney has ideal beginner terrain around the gondola mountain station and some gentle slopes to progress onto.
Beginners in Morzine would likely start in the Pleney sector. The beginner terrain is located on the mountain, rather than in the village, but offers a flat plateau with great beginner slopes and the option to ride back to the village on the gondola.
Intermediates have the best of it in Morzine, with superb tree-lined intermediate cruisers in both Morzine and the neighbouring ski area of Les Gets. An integral part of the huge Portes du Soleil ski region, the intermediate ski terrain is some of the best in the French Alps.
Better skiers and snowboarders can enjoy the Olympique piste back to the resort or head to Les Gets or Avoriaz for additional challenging terrain.
The ski-in, ski-out resort of Avoriaz is located at 1800m and offers the region's highest and most snow-sure skiing. Above the tree line, Avoriaz offers large bowls broken up by numerous stunning rock formations.
The Avoriaz peaks feel noticeably bigger than Morzine - they are higher, more exposed and tree-free. Skiing up close to some of the rock formations is spectacular.
Avoriaz slopes connect to the primary Portes du Soleil circuit, which sweeps into Switzerland, while the piste to Pordains takes skiers to the valley connecting with Morzine.
Avoriaz has been built for superb convenience, with the beginner ski terrain located in the heart of the resort. There are a variety of surface and chairlifts that serve the area, as well as dining and ski shops. For first-time skiers and snowboarders, Avoriaz is pure luxury.
Intermediate skiers in Avoriaz can enjoy the local slopes or head out into the far reaches of the Portes du Soleil ski region, including sections on the Swiss side of the border. The Portes du Soleil offers one of the greatest ski safaris in the Alps.
The area around the Grandes Combes lift offers the best combination of challenging on and off-piste terrain. Depending on the snow conditions, skiers in this region can switch between marked and off-piste runs – this area offers a great gradient for more experienced skiers.
Avoriaz gets some of the deepest snow accumulations in the Alps, whilst the terrain is rugged and steep. Combine these features, and you have some of the best off-piste skiing in the region.
Apart from the lower slopes in the Prodains base station, Avoriaz skiing takes place above the treeline. Morzine, however, offers huge swathes of tree skiing that offer a great contrast to Avoriaz terrain and is ideal in poor light.
The beauty of Morzine-Avoriaz for off-piste skiing is the diversity. Morzine offers fantastic tree skiing when the snowline drops, while Avoriaz offers higher-altitude open bowls.
The Pointe de Nyon section offers some of the finest off-piste terrain in Morzine, with classic tree runs on either side of the lift. For those riding in Morzine and wanting to explore a little further, the neighbouring ski area of Les Gets has some more excellent off-piste tree skiing around Mont Chéry. Both areas are fantastic when the visibility is poor.
In better visibility, skiers and snowboarders should head up to the riches on offer in Avoriaz. Above the treeline are some classic off-piste routes, including those served by the Grandes Combes lift. Guides are recommended for safety and getting the most out of the area, but this area offers some superb terrain. It is scenic, with jagged rock formations, and offers some great pitches, as well as technical sections in the lower sections of the routes.
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