Ski Morzine - Ski Resort Guide
This bustling village has been popular with boarders and skiers for decades and for a very good reason. The lively vibrant atmosphere combined with being part of ‘The Portes Du Soleil’ – the second largest area in France, gives the perfect ingredients for a holiday to remember. Below you will find some of our personal favourite places in and around Morzine to make life a little easier for you.
Where to Eat?
This village has more than enough restaurants, snack bars and cafes to satisfy you for an entire season, never mind a weeks holiday – here’s a few of the best.
The Burger Place: At Pleney. Do not go home without trying one of these burgers – they are amzing!
L’Etale: Central. Great value pizzas, raclette and fondues – tell the staff if there’s a birthday going on, they will all come and sing a very amusing rendition to the table!
Le Clin D’oeil: Down the steps behind Dixie Bar. Good inexpensive pizzas and traditional Savoyard fare.
La Maharaja: Central. Cheap and cheerful Indian cuisine.
La Barrique: Near the Ofiice de Tourism. Affordable local specialities and wonderful fondue.
Le Pique-Feu: A delicatessen by day and by night a restaurant. Come and eat the shops wares in the dining room behind the shop. Very local clientele.
La Grange: The bottom of Pleny, perfect for a special occasion. Quite pricey but well worth it.
La Chamade: Near the Office de Tourism. Gourmet food cooked by celebrity chef Thierry Thorens. The prices do reflect this – not your average dining experience!
Where to Party?
Morzine is well known as a party central resort, whether you’re looking for a laid back lounge style bar or dancing on tables ‘til dawn there is something for everyone.
Dixie Bar: Near the old part of Morzine.Live football, good bands, very popular.
Le Boudha Bar: Chilled out vibe, livelier as the night wears on, cool furniture for sale. Giraffes of beer available to cut down queueing at the bar
The Cavern: Below Le Boudha Bar, dancing, lots of single folk there. Tuesday is fancy dress night. Happy hours 4-5pm and 10-11pm
Coyote Bar: Next to The Cavern with arcade games and pool tables.
Bar Robinson: Beside Dixie Bar. Sells Mutzig, a local strong lager that makes you inexplicably happy which is very popular straight from slopes with the Brits.
Garage pub: Next to Chalet Philibert. Live music and DJs keep the holiday makers and seasonnaires satisfied.
Le Café Chaud: Bottom of Pleney. Relaxed atmosphere, cheapest Savoyard menu in the village and two for one drinks between 4-6pm.
L’Opera: Next to The Cavern for all those who want to keep dancing all night.
Le Paradis night club: Near the church. Pink zebra print sofas, enough said.
What to do?
There are some great shops to browse once you stop skiing for the day. Make your way along the main street towards Dixies and pick and choose from a wide variety of outlets.
Morzine regularly hosts national Ice Hockey matches at the Palais De Sport which are always exhilarating to watch. Also check out Paragliding from the top of Super Morzine.
Glacier Walking, get those crampons on and do some proper hardcore walking.
Helicopter tours over the Portes des Soleil area.
Snow Mobiles with Avoscoot. Horse drawn sleigh rides, prices from 10euros to 70euros.
Ice diving in Lake Montriond, sounds insane but it’s a very beautiful surreal experience.
Cross country skiing along some beautiful trails.
Tobogganing at the foot the Crusaz lift.
