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Choosing a ski pass in Morzine is mainly about deciding how much of the Portes du Soleil you want to ski.

There are two main options. 

The Morzine-Les Gets pass covers the local ski area, with around 120km of pistes between Morzine and Les Gets. The Portes du Soleil pass opens up the much larger Franco-Swiss ski area, with more than 600km of skiing across 12 resorts.

For many people staying in Morzine, the local pass is perfectly adequate. It gives you plenty of skiing for a week's holiday and is considerably cheaper than the full-area option.

The important thing to know is that the Morzine-Les Gets pass does not include Avoriaz. If you want to include Avoriaz in your skiing, or explore further into the Portes du Soleil, you'll need the full Portes du Soleil pass.

That doesn't mean the bigger pass is automatically better. Beginners, families and skiers who are happy exploring the local Morzine and Les Gets pistes can save quite a bit by staying with the local pass. Stronger skiers who want to explore as much of the area as possible will get much more from Portes du Soleil.

Season dates in Morzine

a skier on fresh corduroy in Morzine

The Morzine ski season runs from 19 December 2026 until 4 April 2027, subject to conditions. 

The Portes du Soleil ski season runs from 19 December 2026 until 18 April 2027, although individual resorts will have their own dates.

How much are ski passes in Morzine?

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The best pass is the one that matches how you actually plan to ski. The most expensive pass isn't automatically the right one. For a holiday in Morzine, it's usually better to choose the area you'll actually ski rather than paying for hundreds of kilometres of pistes simply because they're available.

Pass1 day6 days
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Morzine - Les Gets5056276312
Portes du Soleil6973352373
High-season Adult Prices - € - Winter 2026 - 2027

*when purchased at a ticket office.

Which Morzine ski pass should you buy?

The choice is actually fairly simple.

Morzine - Les GetsPortes du Soleil
you're a beginner or lower-intermediate skieryou're a confident intermediate or advanced skier
you're travelling with childrenyou want to explore a much larger area
you expect to spend most of your time skiing around Morzine and Les Getsskiing across France and Switzerland is part of the appeal
your ski lessons are based in the local Morzine areayou want the flexibility to spend several days away from the local Morzine-Les Gets slopes
you don't particularly want to spend your holiday covering huge distancesyou specifically want to ski the wider Portes du Soleil area, including Avoriaz
you'd rather save the extra money for accommodation, meals or ski hire 
Which pass to choose

For a typical family holiday, start with the Morzine-Les Gets pass rather than automatically buying Portes du Soleil. You can always decide that you want more terrain later, whereas there's little point paying for hundreds of kilometres of pistes you never use.

What does the Morzine-Les Gets ski pass include?

The Morzine-Les Gets pass covers around 120km of marked pistes between the two resorts. It is a proper ski area in its own right rather than simply a small local pass. There are 71 pistes covering all ability levels, with a mixture of gentle beginner slopes, long blues, more challenging reds and some black runs.

For most holiday skiers, there is plenty to explore. Morzine also has several different sectors, so you can vary your skiing during the week rather than spending every day on the same slopes. Les Gets adds another side of the local area, making the pass particularly useful for families and mixed-ability groups.

If you're staying in Morzine and don't intend to venture further afield, this is usually the pass I'd recommend starting with.

Does the Morzine-Les Gets pass include Avoriaz?

No. This is one of the most important things to understand before buying your pass.

Avoriaz is part of the wider Portes du Soleil ski area, but it isn't included in the Morzine-Les Gets pass. If skiing Avoriaz is an important part of your holiday, you need a Portes du Soleil pass.

What does the Portes du Soleil pass include?

The much larger Franco-Swiss ski area, linking 12 resorts and more than 600km of pistes. It is a very different proposition from the Morzine-Les Gets pass. Instead of concentrating on the slopes around Morzine, you can use the lift network to explore a huge area stretching across the French and Swiss Alps.

For experienced skiers, that's the main attraction. You can spend one day exploring towards Les Gets and the local side of the area, another heading further afield, and another crossing into Switzerland. There is far more scope for long ski days and discovering new terrain.

The downside is simply that you need to use it to justify the extra cost.

Is the Portes du Soleil pass worth the extra money?

The upgrade is worthwhile for a good skier who knows they will explore. If you enjoy covering a lot of ground and trying different resorts, you'll probably appreciate having the freedom of the full Portes du Soleil area.

For beginners and families with younger children six days around Morzine and Les Gets can be more than enough, especially if you are spending some time in ski school.

And remember that bad weather, tired legs and young children can all make the idea of skiing hundreds of kilometres rather less attractive than it sounds on paper.

Five-day and six-day passes

If you're staying for a week, a six-day pass will usually make more sense than buying individual day passes. Portes du Soleil also has a five-day non-consecutive pass. This is worth considering if you're staying for a week but don't expect to ski every day. You can use your five ski days separately rather than committing to consecutive days.

That's a particularly useful option for families who want to include a rest day, bad-weather day or other activities during their holiday.

Beginner ski passes in Morzine

children snow ploughing

You don't necessarily need a full-area pass if you're learning to ski. Morzine has two Première Glisse beginner passes, designed for the local beginner areas.

Pléney beginner pass

Includes a return trip on the Pléney cable car, the Belvédère and Nabor chairlifts and the Viking and Nabor magic carpets.

Nyon beginner pass 

Covers the Nyon cable car, Raverettes chairlift, Poireau drag lift and Aiglon magic carpet.

These passes are particularly useful for first-timers who won't be travelling far around the mountain. They cost much less than a standard day pass, so there's no reason to buy access to the whole local area while you're still learning on the nursery slopes.

Once you're ready to ski further afield, you can move on to the standard Morzine-Les Gets pass.

Family ski passes in Morzine

There isn't a single family tariff that applies in every situation, so it's worth checking the current offers when you book.

One of the more interesting offers for this season applies later in the winter. From 20 March 2027, an under-12 child can receive a free Portes du Soleil pass when an adult direct parent buys a qualifying adult pass of at least five days.

There are also seasonal family offers, including a free under-12 Portes du Soleil season pass with a qualifying adult season pass.

If you're travelling with children, the age rules can make a significant difference to the total cost, so take proof of age with you when buying passes.

Group ski passes in Morzine

What's new this winter 2022/23 in Morzine

If you're travelling with friends or a larger family, check the Tribu rate before buying standard passes.

The Morzine-Les Gets and Portes du Soleil Tribu offers give 10% off when at least four people buy passes for the same area and the same duration in one transaction. The minimum duration is four days.

The discount applies to adults, children, young people and seniors in the qualifying group. For a group of four or more, it's definitely worth checking the group price before you pay.

Deals and discounted ski passes in Morzine

 About Morzine Ski Pass Prices

Ski-pass prices in late season

There is a useful price reduction from 20 March 2027. The online adult rates drop roughly 15% below the standard online rates.

Late March and early April can be a good time to ski in Morzine, although conditions naturally become more variable as the season progresses. If you're flexible about dates, the combination of lower lift-pass prices and spring skiing can make this period attractive.

Early-booking ski-pass discounts

If you know your dates well in advance, it's worth checking the early-booking offers rather than waiting until you arrive.

For the 2026-2027 season, selected five-day-plus passes booked by 30 November 2026 qualify for:

  • 10% off for selected stays from 9 January to 6 February 2027
  • 15% off for selected stays from 6 March to the end of the season

These offers are aimed at selected dates outside the busiest holiday periods, so check the conditions when booking.

Buying online is generally the best way to get the lowest standard price too.

Saturday and weekend ski passes

Morzine-Les Gets also has cheaper Saturday and weekend rates. This can be useful for short breaks, particularly if you're coming to Morzine for a weekend rather than a full week.

Free ski passes in Morzine

MeriNannies Childcare, Meribel

Children aged under five years old ski for free. Proof of age required at the moment of purchase. A €3 fee will be charged for the hands free card.

Pedestrian passes in Morzine

 About Morzine Ski Pass Prices

You don't need to be a skier to use some of Morzine's lifts. A pedestrian pass is useful if you want to enjoy the mountain views, go for a walk at altitude, have lunch at a mountain restaurant or meet friends who are skiing.

For a simple return trip, the Morzine pedestrian ticket is valid on either the Pléney gondola or the Nyon cable car. 

If you want to use lifts in both Morzine and Les Gets, a Morzine-Les Gets pedestrian pass is also available. It covers the Pléney and Nyon lifts in Morzine and the Chavannes and Mont Chéry gondolas in Les Gets.

Pedestrian access depends on which lifts are operating and whether they accept non-skiers, so check the current lift information before setting off. These tickets are for lift access, not for skiing on the pistes.

Cross-country ski passes in Morzine

Cross-country skiing is another option if you want to spend time on the snow without buying a downhill ski pass, and you don't always need a pass to go cross-country skiing in Morzine. The marked cross-country trails in the Vallée de la Manche are free to use, including the routes around Erigné. You can reach this area on foot from Morzine or take the free shuttle on route E. If you travel there without using a ski lift, you don't need to buy a lift pass just to ski the trails.

Morzine also has higher-altitude Nordic-skiing areas that are reached by lift. If you want to use the lifts to reach these areas, you'll need the appropriate cross-country/pedestrian pass.

Season passes in Morzine

 About Morzine Ski Pass Prices

If you're skiing regularly throughout the winter, a season pass can make sense.

The Portes du Soleil season pass is aimed at people who want much more freedom throughout the winter and includes additional benefits and skiing opportunities beyond the standard day-pass product.

For most holidaymakers, however, a normal multi-day pass will be more appropriate.

Ski pass insurance in Morzine

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Ski-pass prices don't normally include insurance. Morzine offers SnowRisk insurance at €3.50 per person per day, but you don't have to buy the lift company's policy. You can use your own winter sports insurance instead.

Whichever option you choose, make sure your policy covers the activities you plan to do and includes appropriate mountain rescue and medical cover.

European visitors should also carry a valid EHIC or GHIC, but these are not a substitute for proper travel insurance.

Where to buy ski passes in Morzine

You can buy ski passes online before your holiday or at the lift-pass offices in Morzine.

The main places to buy or collect passes include the Pléney lift area in the centre of Morzine, the Nyon cable car and the Super Morzine gondola. There is also a ticket office by the Tourist Office in the centre of the village.

Buying online is usually the simplest option, particularly if you already know which pass you want. You can load the pass onto a rechargeable hands-free card and avoid having to queue at the ticket office on your first morning.

If you're unsure whether you need Morzine-Les Gets or Portes du Soleil, however, buying in resort gives you the opportunity to ask about the current conditions and the best option for your plans.

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