Avoriaz and Morzine are in the fabulous Portes du Soleil ski area, with an enormous 650kms of high altitude slopes in France and Switzerland. Avoriaz, characterised by its bold, modern architecture, is entirely traffic free and offers doorstep skiing and first class snow. Morzine is a picturesque old-style Savoyard town with an unspoilt centre with plenty of character, charm and excellent après ski facilities. Apres Ski Both are lively resorts with lots to do. • Avoriaz: The Tavaillon, Le Choucas, “The Place”, Midnight Express and Le Festival, “La Cabane” and Globetrotters • Morzine: lively with reasonable prices; Dixie Bar, Le Crépuscule and Bowling Bar. Eating Out vast selection of restaurants from value-for-money bistros and pizzerias to top quality gourmet establishments • 3-course dinner from around €24 excluding wine • Pizza/pasta from €8.30. • Avoriaz: Le Bistro for à la carte and Savoyard specialities, Les Fontaines Blanches for French cuisine and La Boule de Neige for great value pizzas. • Morzine: Le Grillon, Hotel les Airelles, Le Clin d'Oeil and La Chamade. Activities • Sports Centre with sauna and solarium • Parapenting • Sleigh rides (Avoriaz) • Squash courts • Bowling alley • Ice skating • Helicopter rides • Snow shoe walking • World cup snowboarding 10-12 Dec • Le Grande Odysse husky dog-sled championships 08-12 Jan • Morzine Jan and Mar adult activities including blading, snowshoeing and ski guiding with ESF instructors Other Amenities • Cinema with 2 screens • Christmas children's spectacular with fireworks, Santa Claus and his elves and other festivities (Avoriaz) • Fabulous winter walks • Regular ice-hockey matches (Morzine) |
