© Giles Towler
© Giles Towler
© Giles Towler
© Giles Towler
Fantastic conditions across the Portes du Soleil
Following a couple of rather grey weeks in the Portes Du Soleil, the sunshine has well and truly come back to town. Temperatures for the past few days have been around 15C, meaning a return to skiing in a hoodie.
There was some fresh snow at the start of the week, with around 20cm falling on the highest slopes of the Portes Du Soleil area, although there was some rain lower down in town. Since then the temperature has risen significantly. There has been nothing but blue skies without a cloud to be seen for the past few days, starting on Wednesday.
The sunshine and warm weather has meant that the snow gets more and more slushy throughout the day, become quite heavy and slow towards the end. It then hardens up over night as the temperature drops. This means that first thing in the morning it can be very hard, which is great for skiers with sharp edges looking to go fast, but can be a bit hazardous for others. Those wishing to avoid potentially icy conditions would be better off waiting till around 10:30 or 11:00 to head up, when the snow has begun to soften up significantly.
Despite the warm weather the snow cover is still very good. There are a couple of brown patches showing through, but nothing too significant. The recent snowfall has provided a good top up to the existing conditions, so even though there is no snow forecast for the next few days, conditions are still good. On the lower slopes there is still over 30cm of snow on the pistes, and higher up there is almost a metre. At the moment the forecast keeps changing. There was some snow forecast for the middle of next week but this has now changed, and it looks as though there is more warm weather on the way.
The slopes are still very quiet for the most part, as the resort is now into one of the quieter periods of the season. Some pistes are almost completely deserted, especially away from the more central parts of the resort such as Mt Chery and Les Crosets. Areas such as Torgon, in particular, are practically empty. Anyone wishing to complete the full Portes Du Soleil circuit should be warned though, that the final run down to Morgins is closed. There are large areas where the snow has completely melted. It is possible to catch a chairlift down or, for the more adventurous, there is always the option of heading down as far as possible and hiking down the rest of the way.
The main Chapelle park has just been reshaped and is very popular at the moment. The big park in the Arare sector is currently not open. The rollers have been built for the kickers, but at the moment there is no sign of the kickers. They should be built for the last few weeks of the season however. There is one month left of the season in the Portes Du Soleil, with three weeks to go till the Pleney and Super Morzine areas are set to close. Some fresh snow would certainly be welcome, but there is still enough to go around for now. Anyone heading out to Morzine in the next few days will be able to enjoy quiet slopes and beautiful sunny days. Speaking from experience, however, it is a very good idea to bring some sunscreen along for those long sunny afternoons. Despite the warm weather, there is still plenty of good snow to enjoy.
This Intersport shop provides you with a great service right at the foot of lifts, with direct access to the slopes and the Portes du Soleil ski area. They provide ski & snowboard hire and brand new equipment, so you'll be sure to find what you're looking for.
Want to rent skis or snowboards in Les Gets? Just visit the Skiset Michaud Sports 1 store!
Easily accessible, this ski hire shop is located next to the ski slopes and the Pleney cable car. Just a few metres from the Morzine Avoriaz ski club and Le Tremplin hotel restaurant, it is ideally located in the centre of the resort and served by Morzine's biggest bus stop.
A great ski hire shop which is located on the Avenue de Joux Plane, near the underground parking and next to the ESF snow garden. Bertrand and Géraldine and the team will welcome you, and assist you in the store.
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 1st skiing day.
Want to rent skis or snowboards in Morzine? Just visit the NetSki The Hub store!
Established in 1991, this ski and snowboard school was one of the first British-run ski schools in France. Their team is known for going the extra mile, offering excellent customer service and delivering outstanding lessons and guiding.
This ski school offers group ski lessons for both children and adults, catering to all ability levels. Their group lessons provide a great and affordable way to improve your skiing in a safe, social and supportive environment.
Whether you’re hitting the slopes for the first time or looking to perfect your technique, this ski school offers tailored lessons for all levels.
Enjoy private ski lessons in Morzine with expert instructors. Personalised coaching helps beginners and advanced skiers alike improve their skills, explore the slopes, and make the most of their time in the French Alps. Flexible schedules and small groups ensure focused, fun, and safe lessons for everyone.
Established in 1991, this ski and snowboard school was one of the first British ski schools in France and is renowned for its fantastic instructors and excellent customer service.
This ski school connects snow sports enthusiasts of all abilities with expert ski and snowboard instructors across Europe’s top resorts. With thousands of top-rated, verified instructors to choose from, their private lessons offer a flexible and personalised learning experience.
This company offers private and shared transfers from Geneva Airport to Morzine, nearby areas, and resorts across the Alps. With great value fares on all journeys, it’s an easy way to save money.
From the airport to the slopes, they handle the rest. Geneva's most trusted private ski transfers.
This private airport transfer company has been operating in the French Alps for over ten years, run by a local who'll also be your driver.
The Loyal Transfers team has been organising airport transfers to ski resorts around France since 2012. Their aim has always been to make independent travel to ski resorts cheaper and easier for everyone.
This company offers two great value shuttle services as well as a private service from Geneva Airport to Morzine, Les Gets and Avoriaz. Established and efficient - you can rely on them.
With over 15 years of experience in the Alps, Getaway vans use this knowledge to ensure your holiday gets off to the best possible hassle-free start.
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.
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.
Get to know the mountains at a steady pace while being guided by high mountain instructors.
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.
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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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