Morzine-Avoriaz (alt. 1,000-1,800m/3,300-5,900ft; pop. 2,900) lies at the meeting of six valleys and offers endless scope for mountain walking and climbing in summer and skiing in winter. Nearby, at an altitude of 1,049m/3,442ft, are the Lac de Montriond and the Ardent Falls, which are particularly impressive when the thaw sets in.
The two resorts of Avoriaz and Morzine, some 45 minutes from Geneva, make up the French part of the Portes du Soleil (there is also a Swiss part). Morzine is the largest of the two and attracts an English-speaking crowd so language is not a problem for a unilingual anglophone. Although it is relatively low in altitude, it is the base for a series of lifts that reach some 6,000 feet. Avoriaz, which is perched above rocky cliffs, at a much higher altitude is reached by cable car or a winding 14 km road. Avoriaz has a good range of skiing for all levels of ability with Morzine an excellent place for beginners with its wide-open trails.
Address: Morzine-Avoriaz Tourist Office, Place de la Cruzaz, F-74110 Morzine-avoriaz, France
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