This luxurious catered chalet is situated close to the new Prodains Express cable car and has ski to door access. It is ideal if you want to catch the first lifts in the morning and maximise your time on the mountain.
Le Plan des Rochers Chalet
7 bedroom Chalet near Morzine. Sleeps 12-14
It boasts a stylish contemporary alpine interior with a large open plan living, kitchen and dining area. This room is flooded with light from the large windows and floor to ceiling sliding doors which lead onto a spacious balcony with stunning views over resort. The cosy sitting area includes plenty of comfortable sofas and armchairs as well as an open log fire for an authentic winter evening in.
After a day on the mountain you'll have plenty of choice when it comes to relaxation, you can book a massage treatment to soothe tense muscles, chill out in the jacuzzi taking in the stunning valley views or heat yourself to the bone in the chalet's sauna. Alternatively, you can simply unwind in front of the Sky TV, catching up with your favourite programmes or switching off in front of a DVD. WiFi access is also available so you easily keep up with family and friends, perhaps sharing your latest holiday photos.
The chalet is open all year around so whether you want to visit this versatile Portes du Soleil to ski/snowboard, mountain bike or play golf, then this accommodation is a fantastic option.
Directions
By Plane:
Geneva Airport is the closest airport to Morzine and airport transfers can be arranged for you by this chalet company.
By Train:
The nearest train station to Morzine is Cluses and transfers can be arranged through the chalet company. The Eurostar also now runs to Geneva which take 6 hours.
By Car: (NB: Dual Carriage way/Motorway signs in France are green. A roads are blue.)
From Calais take the A26 direction Paris/Lille. Stay on A26 following signs for Reims. Continue following signs for Dijon and Lyon, on A26, A5 and then A31. Near Dijon take the A39 direction Geneva. Join the A40 still following signs to Geneva. Stay on A40 by-passing Geneva following signs to Chamonix/Milan. Approx 30 miles after Geneva take turn off for Cluses and signs for Morzine/Les Gets. Once through Cluses keep following signs for Morzine through Taninges and Les Gets. Morzine is about ½ hour from Cluses and the total journey time from Calais is about 8 or 9 hours at the motorway speed limit of 130 kmh and having only short stops. The tolls are approx. 60 euros. If you intend taking the more scenic toll free but slower and there are no 24hr service stations.
When arriving at Geneva Airport, turn out of airport following green motorway sign for France. Go through 3 or 4 traffic lights until you reach a T-junction with traffic lights. Turn left and then right after about 100m following the sign for France. You should now be on the Swiss motorway E25. Stay on for approx. 5 miles and go through border control. When you have passed through the border, stay in the middle lane following signs for Chamonix. Stay on the motorway for about 30 miles passing Annemasse and Bonneville. Turn off at Cluses following signs for Morzine/Les Gets all through the town of Cluses. You will start to climb out of the town towards Taninges on the D902. Go through Taninges and Les gets staying on the D902 until you reach Morzine. It should take 1/2 hour from Cluses to Morzine. Tolls should cost approximately €6.
When approaching Morzine...
Take a right turn on a hairpin bend by the Savoie hotel. Stay on main road into the town centre. When approaching the centre the main road bears to the left. Take the turning to the right, which actually goes straight on following signs for Avoriaz. After 500m go straight on at a roundabout. At the next roundabout turn right still following signs for Avoriaz. Stay on main road around a couple of sharp bends. At the next roundabout go straight on which is the first exit following signs for telepherique and Les Prodains. Follow the road right to the end of the valley and the chalet is on the right just before the cable car.
Child policy
Their in-house crèche is run by a well experienced and fully qualified team of English nannies and has toys and equipment for toddlers and babies, with bottle warming and sterilising facilities in the crèche kitchenette.
Children's meals are served at 5.30pm each evening.
Ski Hire nearby
Ski Hire in Avoriaz
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Prodains Sport
One stop shop for all your ski and snowboard equipment hire in Morzine
No need to carry your ski equipment around with you! Simply pick it up from the ski shop in resort. You can collect your equipment from at least 5pm the day before your first skiing day.
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Skishop le A
Ski hire and equipment at the Neige and Roc hotel, next to the Prodains Express
Want to rent skis or snowboards in Morzine? Just visit the NetSki SkiShop in Les Prodains!
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Ski Schools nearby
Ski School Lessons in Avoriaz
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Group ski lessons
Group lessons from English speaking expert instructors for all ages and abilities
ESF Montriond Les Lindarets are the specialist ski school for Montriond (a village just down the road from Morzine) and Les Lindarets (the part of the ski area that sits above Montriond in the heart of the Portes du Soleil). They have a great team of instructors who are passionate about their work.
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Private ski lessons
Quality private instruction from English speaking expert instructors for all ages
ESF Montriond Les Lindarets are the specialist ski school for Montriond (a village just down the road from Morzine) and Les Lindarets (the part of the ski area that sits above Montriond in the heart of the Portes du Soleil). They have a great team of instructors who are passionate about their work.
Things to do nearby
Things To Do in Avoriaz
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Aquariaz
An indoor aquatic paradise with heated pools and fun for all the family
Aquariaz is an aquatic paradise set in the heart of Avoriaz offering a huge water park made up of a gentle flowing indoor river, a slidewinder (an aquatic halfpipe), a toddlers paddling pool and water playhouse, a large pool with natural climbing walls.
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Snowshoeing
Half day guided snowshoeing excursion on various trails suitable for all the family
Get to know the mountains at a steady pace while being guided by high mountain instructors.
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Avoscoot snowmobiling
Snowmobile or skidoo tours from Avoriaz and through the super Morzine forest
Snowmobiling can be a fun, fast, snowy activity. Starting from Avoriaz resort, outings start from 17.30 to midnight, giving you free range of the snow and the Alps.
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Hydrospeeding
Exciting one hour hydrospeed excursion down the river in Thonon Les Bains
This is an amazing activity where you can have fun on the river, suitable for good swimmers from 14 years and above.
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Night sledging
Two hour night sledging down to Prodains, suitable for 14 years and over
Stick on your head torch and enjoy the sledging down the pistes at night.
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Whitewater rafting
One to two hour whitewater rafting on a running river from Thonon les Bains
A selection of exhilarating rafting excursions to suit all abilities.
Restaurants nearby
Restaurants in Avoriaz
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La Folie Douce Bar
The place to be for après-ski in Avoriaz, accessible on foot and by skis!
La Folie Douce in Avoriaz is the ultimate destination for combining great food, music, and fun in a spectacular alpine setting. Every afternoon, this legendary après-ski venue brings together locals and visitors alike for open-access clubbing, spectacular shows, and unforgettable moments with family or friends.
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Mamo's Café Lindarets
Lindarets bowl Avoriaz, great food stop if you're skiing, hiking or biking
Open for breakfast, brunch and lunch, this is a beautiful spot to grab some food during a long day in the mountains.
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Les Ancelles Restaurant
Traditional mountain restaurant at the bottom of the Mossettes chairlift
Traditional bar and restaurant accessible on skis in winter or by foot in summer, within close reach of the Cascade des Brochaux.
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Le Fangle mountain restaurant
A mountain restaurant directly on the piste in Avoriaz, the perfect spot for lunch
During the winter you can take your lunches in the heart of the fabulous skiing area Les Portes Du Soleil because Le Fangle is a mountain restaurant located on the slopes heading down from Avoriaz to Morzine. This charming restaurant has a spacious traditional alpine interior with a roaring log fire to keep you warm on chilly days.
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La Cremaillere Restaurant
Family run Savoyard restaurant in the 'goat village' open in the summer and winter
Located in the small village of Les Lindarets, specialities at this restaurant include fondue, charcuterie, snails, trout and various snacks.
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Le Refuge des Brochaux Restaurant
On-piste mountain restaurant at the bottom of the Mossettes chairlift
Accessible in summer and winter from the Lindarets plateau, on foot or on skis. This is a popular spot for a sunny lunch on the terrace or a cosy drink inside.
Nightlife nearby
Bars & Clubs in Avoriaz
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La Folie Douce Bar
The place to be for après-ski in Avoriaz, accessible on foot and by skis!
La Folie Douce in Avoriaz is the ultimate destination for combining great food, music, and fun in a spectacular alpine setting. Every afternoon, this legendary après-ski venue brings together locals and visitors alike for open-access clubbing, spectacular shows, and unforgettable moments with family or friends.
Sights nearby
Sights in Morzine
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Slate workshop
Slate mine discovery tour and working with slate workshop
Discover and explore the slate mines of Morzine.
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Lac Montriond
A tranquil alpine lake offering outdoor activities, family fun, and stunning mountain scenery near Morzine and Avoriaz
Lac de Montriond is a peaceful natural retreat surrounded by cliffs and forest. Enjoy swimming, paddle boarding, walking trails, and more in this scenic lakeside spot.
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Les Gorges du Pont du Diable
Walk through spectacular rock formations in a deep gorge close to Morzine and Avoriaz
A great walk through a beech forest and dramatic limestone gorges carved by the Dranse de Morzine. Expect vibrant rock colours, safe cliffside paths and even a daring glass walkway you can try.
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Trout Fish Farm
Learn about mountain fish farming and choose fresh local fish straight from the source
Visit the local fish farm to discover how arctic char and trout are raised in alpine waters. Join a tour, try your hand at fishing or pick up fresh fish to take home.
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Pointe de Nyon hiking and trails
A great educational walking trail for families with stunning views
The Pointe de Nyon area is dedicated to hiking trails and discovering the fauna that lives in the mountains.
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Mechanical Music museum
Musée de la Musique Mécanique
Explore the mechanical music museum where you will learn about the history and development of mechanical musical instruments through the ages.
Towns nearby
Towns & Villages in Morzine
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Avoriaz
Modern traffic-free ski resort with ski-in, ski-out accommodation
Avoriaz is a modern, purpose-built resort with wood-clad buildings that blend into the surrounding peaks. The village is entirely pedestrianised, so you’ll get around on foot, skis or by horse-drawn sleigh. Wherever you stay, you’re only a short glide from the lifts, restaurants and shops.
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Les Lindarets
A village popular in winter for its snow and in summer for its goats
The picturesque village of Les Lindarets or the "Goat Village” as it’s more fondly known, is a worth a visit in summer and winter.
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Morzine
Originally a French mining town, now a charming alpine town at the heart of one of the world’s largest ski areas
Morzine blends traditional French village charm with all the excitement of a modern ski resort. Sitting in the middle of the vast Portes du Soleil, it’s the perfect base for exploring twelve linked resorts across France and Switzerland.
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Montriond
A tranquil alpine base with quick access to Avoriaz and easy access to Morzine
Montriond offers a peaceful setting just minutes from Morzine, with parts of the village as close to the lifts as its busier neighbour. On the Ardent bus route and surrounded by beautiful mountain scenery, it’s a charming spot for a relaxing ski holiday with easy access to the Portes du Soleil.
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Les Gets
A picturesque alpine village with slopes on your doorstep
Les Gets combines traditional Savoyard charm with the convenience of ski-in ski-out access. Sitting on the edge of the vast Portes du Soleil, it’s a friendly base with two local ski areas and easy links into the wider region.
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Saint Jean d'Aulps
Town between Morzine and Lac Léman on the edge of the Portes du Soleil
St Jean d'Aulps is a quiet town that lies further down the valley below Morzine on the way to Thonon and Lac Léman (Lake Geneva).
