Morzine is a village with an assertively Savoyard character and perfectly-controlled development. At an altitude of 1000 m, its woody, hilly environment contrasts with the sheer mountains that surround it. The quality of the service at its restaurants, allied with high-quality local production, make Morzine a top pick for Savoyard gastronomy. Choose delicious fondues and “braserades” (a small table top barbeque), all enhanced by Savoyard or Gamay wines.

Summer activities include mountain biking, climbing and walking, fishing, canyoning, bird-watching, horse riding and golf. There is a children's adventure park and sports centre with outdoor water park.

No visit to Morzine is complete without a visit to “L’alpage” to watch mountain cheese being made ( entrance free), every Wednesday and Thursday at 9 a.m. Or you could discover the work of Franck BUET, a young slate-miner.

Morzine is ideally located for access to the massive Portes Du Soleil ski area and its 14 ski resorts. Its skiable slopes linked to the large Portes du Soleil area allow skiers to go all the way into Switzerland. This means all levels of skiers from beginners to experts will find their perfect slopes. From Morzine, skiers can access both the Morzine/ Les Gets ski area and also the higher altitude Avoriaz ski area with its highly recommended ski schools.

Beyond skiing Morzine offers a fantastic combination of alpine scenery and traditional atmosphere with a good range of sporting activities and excursions for all ages. Winter activities include downhill and cross-country skiing, snowboarding, rock and ice-climbing, snowshoeing, ice-hockey, horse-sleigh rides and ice-skating.

Nightlife is based around eating out, as Morzine enjoys a reputation for being a gourmet's dream, offering a wide choice without too much formality. Everything from no-frills pizza and pasta to high-quality regional Savoyade dishes are available.

Public transport is widely available. Free regular shuttle buses serve the centre and stop at the major ski-lifts. These buses stop just 40 metres from ‘Chalet Lucie’ Free "road train" shuttle between Super Morzine and Le Pleney cable cars.