Resort Guide
We have written this guide to ensure that you get the most out of your winter holiday in Morzine. Our guide contains information on restaurants (on and off the mountain); getting around town; a few bars to visit; the world class snow parks; a few cool local shops and useful telephone numbers.
Featured Activity
Ice Hockey
Morzine has one of the best Ice Hockey teams in the League. Les
Penguins play most Wednesdays during the season at the Palais du
Sport which is located near the centre of Morzine. Tickets sell out
quickly as this is very popular amongst the locals. If you have
never seen an Ice Hockey match it is definitely worth watching a
game
Restaurants
There are many good restaurants in the Porte du Soleil region. We have put together a short but not definitive list for you to try.
Avoriaz
Changabangs
This is a very popular hangout for snowboarders. The coffee and
the chicken wraps are very good. It's also a very easy place to
meet during the day, especially if some of your group are on foot.
Getting there: Go down the steps at the top of the
Prodains Cable car and walk in the direction of 11 O'Clock for
about 20 meters. Easy! +33 (0) 450 740639
Chez Flo
Enjoy a refreshing beer or a glass of rose on the terrace
in the sunshine and spot the big air in the half pipe - happy days!
The waitresses and waiters provide a friendly and efficent service
and the food is consistantly good. This is probably one of the
easiest places to meet a large group for lunch. Getting
there: Go down the steps at the top of the Prodains Cable
car, head to 11 o'clock and walk down the piste for about 40m.
Easy! +33 (0) 450 741994
La Reserve
If you are looking for an extra special meal in the evening then
La Reserve specialises in rich french cuisine and has a fantastic
wine list. Getting there: Head towards La Falaise
area of Avoriaz and La Reserve is on the bridge which crosses the
piste which heads down towards the Prodains lift. +33 (0) 450
740201
Les Gets
La Rositas
We think that La Rositas provide the best food on the mountain in
the Porte du Soleil region - this is a must for at least one lunch.
The menu is by far the most extensive so whatever your taste you
will find it here. Our choice…hmmm... too difficult as its all
great! Getting there: Take the Rosta lift which is
at the furthest point in Les Gets. At the top of the lift turn left
- ski past the restaurant on the left and literally 20 metres
further on, you will find La Rositas on the right.
Les Linderets
Linderets is a great place to meet for lunch as it is easily
accessible to blue boarders / skiers and above.
Les Marmottes
This is a cosy restaurant which serves great pizzas, salads and
soups…. and wine. We have spent many late afternoons in here - a
particular favourite of a friend of ours who insists on visiting
Les Marmottes at least three times in the week. Getting
there: From the top of the Prodain Telepherique ski down
to the Express du Tour chair -> Come off the chair…, and ski
down until you come to a junction where amongst others you can make
a right hand hair pin turn, follow this around and keep going on
the road until it naturally starts to turn down hill -> follow
this run all the way in to the Linderets bowl. Ahead on the right
you will see a row of restaurants -> Les Marmottes is nestled
amongst these.
The Goat Village
Beyond Linderets you will find the Goat Village - this is a very
popular area as it has a great choice of restaurants in a very
idyllic setting - if you can't decide, try La Terrasse.
Morzine town centre
La Chamade
Without a doubt one of the best restaurants in Morzine. You will
spend about 40 euros per head but it is well worth it. Don't order
individual starters otherwise you will never make it through your
main course. All the food is beautifully presented. If you like
plain food, this is not for you. Getting there:
From the Office du Tourisme walk down the Route de La Plagne -
about 30 metres along you will see the wooden animal carvings which
surround the restaurant. +33 (0) 450 79 13 91
La Clin d'Oiel
This is a very popular choice with English visitors. The food and
service is always good and you don't have to pay the earth -
normally you will run up a bill of about 25 euros per head. Ludo,
the headwaiter will always pick you a good bottle of wine.
Getting there: Behind the infamous Dixie Bar. +33
(0) 450 790310
L'Etale
The Etale is the busiest restaurant in town and for good reason.
The range of food is very extensive and extremely good value. A
good choice for meat eaters and pizza lovers. Getting
there: In the centre of town next to the Buddha
Bar. +33 (0) 450 790929
La Combe a Zorre
This is a very popular restaurant in the centre of Morzine. It is
particularly popular with Barry the Jazzman who lunched most days
in here - he recommends the Lamb and the oven cooked pizzas.
Getting there: Opposite the Office du
Tourisme. +33 (0) 450 79 15 06
A few bars to visit
Avoriaz town centre
Globetrotters
This is a cosy, mellow bar good for a beer and a catch up at the
end of the days skiing / boarding. Getting there:
Take Green 46 on the Avoriaz map - ski until you get near to the
bottom of Village Des Enfants (on the right). Globetrotter's is
located on the left near Shooters.
Shooters Bar
Normally very lively with Dutch, Swedish and English party goers.
They did have an oompah band but we have only seen the DJ more
recently. Normally ends with dancing on the tables. Getting
there: Take Green 46 on the Avoriaz map - ski until you
get near to the bottom of Village Des Enfants (on the right). Look
left and you will see the Shooters sign.
Les Prodain
La Kinkerne
First impressions would probably stop most people entering this
typical French Bar but once you enter, you will be sure to
return... so do not be deterred by how it looks from the outside.
At the end of the day it normally gets busy with local guides and
instructors and takes on a lively atmosphere. It is a great bar for
enjoying the sunshine and a 'demi' of Gold at the end of the day
and the staff and owners are always extremely 'gentil' and
friendly. Getting there: Take the run (or
lift) down to La Prodain -> follow the road for about 30 metres
towards Morzine and it can be found on the left.
Morzine
Morzine has a great selection of bars to choose from, here are a few that you should try and visit during your holiday.. if not to have a beer, at least to soak up the local atmosphere.
Bar Robinson
You have got to go to Bar Robinson for a Mutzig - the only beer on
sale! This is a small French bar run by two old ladies and a
gentleman and is only open until 19:00. It is very popular with the
local pro-riders as it is relatively cheap and the beer is strong.
When put to the vote it won - "our favourite for an après beer"
award!
Dixie Bar
Normally gets lively about 17:30 before the Irish band play. If
you want to play pool, watch the football or après to an irish band
it is probably the best place.
The Cavern
… gets absolutely rammed most nights of the week - the best night
to be in there is Tuesday. It is good for après but we prefer it as
an evening venue. The DJ gets the place rocking.
The Buddha Bar
Good for après ski giraffes. A very friendly bar with a cool
interior. They have a pool table but by 22:00 it is normally being
used as a seat as every bit of space is used up. If you can get a
table you won't have to fight your way to the bar.
The Crepu
A lively bar in the centre of town, great for cocktails, Belgium
beer and good tunes.
Snow parks
You will find snow parks in Avoriaz, Les Gets and Les
Crosets.
Avoriaz is known worldwide for providing the best
parks and pipes in Europe - you will not be disappointed.
The big boys park can be found underneath the TK Arare lift. The
kickers in this park are big - the red jumps do not compare to most
other resort reds they are a lot bigger so make sure you hit them
fast enough to clear. If you are not a confident park rider only
enter this park as a spectator. At the bottom of the park is a hut
surrounded by deckchairs where the music is always pumping out.
This is a cool spot to hang out and watch some of Europe's best do
their stuff.
If you want to hit some green or blue kickers head to the
snowzones under the TS Brocheaux lift in Avoriaz or go over to the
Les Crosets bowl in Switzerland which has a
mixture of blue and red kickers.
The board park over at Les Gets can be found on
Mont Chery - they have some easy rails, a spine and a good fun box
in addition to some red and black kickers. If you want to practise
in a quiet area this is the spot.
Always wear a crash helmet and protective clothing in the board
park!
Cool Independent Shops
Avoriaz has lots of good shops but the best snowboarding shops
are found in Morzine. For a small, but good selection of kit
in Avoriaz you can try Changabangs.
Changabangs - Avoriaz
Good for snowboard repairs, gloves and hats plus they also stock a
good range of Bonfire outerwear.
SlopeStyle - Morzine
Sells the best brands like Forum, AG, Gravis, Burton..... really
nice chilled shop with very good staff. JP has been in resort for
over 12 years so his riding experience is awesome.
Useful numbers
Tourist Offices
Morzine +33 (0) 450 747272
Avoriaz +33 (0) 450 740211
Emergency Services
Ambulance 15
Police 17
Fire Service 18
Morzine Medical Services
Doctor Julian (Opposite Office de Tourisme) +33
(0) 450 75 99 17
Nurse (route de La Plagne, opposite L'Hotel le Cret) +33 (0) 450 79 10 11
Pharmacy (Garnaud & Muller rond-point de la Crusaz) +33 (0) 450 74 70
23
Pharmacy (rue du Bourg) +33 (0) 450 79 00
40
Avoriaz Medical Services
Medical Centre (Le Pas du Lac) +33 (0) 450 74
05 42
Pharmacy (Village du Festival) +33 (0) 450 74
01 41
Morzine Taxis
The Mountain Bus Company +33 (0) 620 71 98 44
Avoriaz Taxis
Avoriaz Cabs (24/7)+33 (0) 450 74 01 55
Ski Schools
Ecole de Glisse+33 (0) 450 74 02
18
Avoriaz Alpine Ski School +33 (0) 4 50 38 34
91
Morzine Alpine Ski School +33 (0) 4 50 74 78
59
Getting around Morzine on the FREE bus
Bus A (From Morzine -> Prodains Rtn)
If you end up in Morzine at the end of the day it is very easy to
get the bus back. The last bus runs back at 19:30 which you can get
from opposite the Office du Tourisme or from the bridge in the old
town near the Dixie Bar.
The bus driver will sometimes stop outside Chalet Christophe. If
he stops be sure to tip one euro.
Morzine Centre -> Prodains (Bus
A)
Depart Tourist Office between 08:30 and 18:00 every 15
minutes
After 18:00 depart 18:45 and 19:30
Prodains -> Morzine Centre (Bus
A)
Depart Prodains lift between 08:30 and 18:15 every 15
minutes
After 18:15 depart 18:20, 19:05 and 19:45
Bus X and Bus A (From Nyon -> Prodains)
If you end up at the bottom of the Nyon cable car
you will need to get two buses back to Prodains. The first bus will
take you to Morzine
Morzine Centre -> Nyon
Depart Tourist Office between 08:20 and 17:30 every 20
minutes
Nyon - Morzine Centre
Depart Nyon lift between 08:30 and 17:40 every 20
minutes