A busy time in the resort coinciding with some great skiing conditions
It's the school holidays, the resort is full of families and it's getting a little warmer.
With the school holidays in full swing on the slopes and in town is buzzing with activity and fun. Morzine lays on plenty of entertainment, with regular events and parties going on in the town.
Read on for a look at what we like to do in resort throughout February.
February is usually still a very wintery month. Even if the days are getting longer and the sun shines a little bit stronger, which makes staying on the slopes until lift closure much more pleasant, the weather can change rapidly. So expect a mixture of sunshine, overcast skies and snow.
There is still regular snowfall, on average six days, and very much like January the daily temperatures generally fall between a high of 3ºC and a low of -4ºC. Still very much a time for wearing a thermal under layer.
February is a popular month for families so the slopes are noticeably busier as soon as the four-week French holidays begin. Fortunately, the Portes du Soleil ski area is so vast, that even in high season you can find quiet slopes and minimal lift queues. Here are our insider's top tips for the school holidays:
If, like most people, you like to follow several hours of exercise with several hours of drinking, you can hit up any of a number of local après-ski sessions, where you'll find bars offering great music, delicious food and happy hours.
For late night entertainment, the clubs hold special nights on most days of the week.
Hideout Bar, located within the popular Hideout Hostel in Morzine, is renowned for the vibrant and flavour-packed food served at its in-house restaurant. Rather than focusing on traditional alpine cuisine, which can be found across the resort, Hideout takes a refreshing detour with fresh and exciting Asian street food.
La Chaudanne Wine Bar & Restaurant in Morzine is a haven for food and wine lovers, offering a warm, chalet-inspired atmosphere and a taste of Savoyard hospitality.
Bec Jaune Brewery in Morzine is a must-visit for lovers of craft beer and fresh, inventive food. This lively microbrewery and restaurant offers a unique experience, combining the art of beer-making with a seasonal menu that changes throughout the year. Whether you’re a vegetarian, a meat-lover, or simply curious, there’s something to delight every palate.
Ô Chalet is a lively, laid-back spot in the centre of Morzine, known for serving tasty burgers, bagels, kebabs and crêpes at reasonable prices. With its broad, crowd-pleasing menu and buzzing, informal atmosphere, it’s perfect for a quick bite between activities, a relaxed après-ski snack or an easygoing meal with friends or family. Open all year round, it remains a firm favourite among both locals and visitors looking for great value and flavour.
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.
Semba Tapas Bar in Morzine is the perfect place to enjoy a friendly, gourmet aperitif in a warm and welcoming setting. This cocktail bar and restaurant brings flavours from around the world to your plate, offering a unique experience for both food and drink lovers. Ideal for sharing, Semba serves a delicious selection of sweet and savoury tapas, paired with carefully chosen wines by the glass from here and abroad, sure to delight even the most discerning palates.
February is synonymous with school holidays on the slopes and in the town. As hundreds of children and their families descend on the pistes, Morzine puts on a show for them. There are lots of activities to keep the little ones entertained on and off the mountain. You can take part in treasure hunts, face patining, chocolate or creative workshops. There's also plenty to do for the whole family in town.
A fantastic way to see the resort with your friends and family and a great way to entertain any non-skiers in your group.
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.
Get to know the mountains at a steady pace while being guided by high mountain instructors.
For backcountry adventures, this independent company operates in and around the following three heliski destinations: Valgrisenche, The Courmayeur Valley and the Col de Petit St Bernard Pass. They have pioneered 32 drop zones within these three broad valley regions giving you a huge choice of terrain, snow conditions and mountain orientation to ensure you have a day best suited to your ability and preferences.
Stick on your head torch and enjoy the sledging down the pistes at night.
Montriond Lake (1064 m) is the third largest lake in Haute Savoie, after Lake Geneva and Lake Annecy. Its maximum depth is 19m to a maximum length of 1320m and a maximum width of 235m.
Valentine’s Day is a big deal in France, it's the country famed for love and romance after all, so what better way to celebrate than to treat your better half to a romantic dinner in one of the resort’s many excellent restaurants. If you're after some entertainment while you eat, many places will put on live music, or you could head out to a bar after your dinner.
Don't worry, if romance is not on the cards there's plenty of sporting events and musical entertainments throughout the month.
You'll find a host of traditional butchers, fishmongers and grocers selling local produce such as tasty cheeses and fine sausages.
Get your mountain running legs on, discover a range of trail running challenges to suit many levels.
The Fête de la Musique is a celebration that takes place every summer solstice on 21 June in cities, towns and villages across France.
The Pass'Portes du Soleil event marks the beginning of the summer season. Three days of mountain biking across the Portes du Soleil, the classic circuit is 80km long, and includes 7,000m of downhill and 1,000m of uphill. Fifteen lifts give you access to eight different resorts, with some great riding along the way.
The world's leading obstacle race company brings it's competition to Morzine over one weekend, with races over 5km, 10km, 21km and 50km and a childrens race with obstacles of 1 to 3km.
Morzine Harley Days is back in Morzine as the Harley Davidson Owners Group (HOG) descends on the resort for a long weekend.
Whether on the mountain or down in town, there is plenty going on this month to keep people entertained, and the snow just keeps coming.
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See allLatest News & ReviewsMorzine hosts a wide range of events throughout the year. The biggest winter festival is the Rock des Pistes week in March, where live bands play up on the pistes, with many other concerts being held in resort during the evenings. Highlights in summer include Crankworx and the Pass'portes du Soleil (two large mountain biking events), and the Spartan obstacle course race.
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