Skiing in Morzine
I have been to Morzine (Avoriaz) twice during the summer but I am wondering is it possible to ski there in March/April?
Morzine is in the East of France near Geneva (Switzerland) in the Alps.
Best Answer
@Dirty-flow already provided a good answer but note that some ski resorts occasionally extend their opening dates later in the season depending on snowfalls. It's mostly for locals/week-end skiers as advertising it in advance and having people book expensive trips would be too risky at that time of the year.
Mid-March on the other hand should really be no problem. In fact, it's often the best time: the days are already a little longer, the bigger crowds from the school holidays are gone (in France this year they take place between February 15 and March 17 depending on the region), some rentals are slightly cheaper than during the high season's peak and with a bit of luck the snow cover can still be very good. The risk of having too little snow is higher than in February but I have had many great skiing days in that period of the year.
Regarding Morzine specifically, I haven't been there recently so I don't remember it very well but judging by the map and altitude, I suppose it might be impossible to go all the way down to the village by ski late in the season. You would then need to go up and down the mountain with the gondola but that's not a big deal. Avoriaz is higher and should be no problem. Of course, bad weather (either too hot/no snow – even artificial – or clouds/rain making skiing unpleasant or downright impossible) is always possible so it's never a 100% thing.
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What is the skiing like in Morzine?
Morzine, offers plenty of high and low slopes across several valleys, but the real treats are the tree-lined pistes of Nyon and Les Gets, which also offer stunning vistas of Mont Blanc. The cruisey blues and reds on the Avoriaz side are also not to be missed.What ski resort is Morzine in?
Morzine, a typical Savoyard resort in the heart of the Portes du Soleil ski area. Morzine is located in the heart of one of the largest ski and mountain biking areas in the world; the Portes du Soleil. It brings together 12 French and Swiss resorts, linked by their ski lifts.Is Morzine closed?
The extensive Morzine & Portes du Soleil lift network is open both summer and winter....Winter Ski Season Dates in Morzine.Ski Season Dates in Morzine 2022/23Lift AreaOpeningClosingMorzine & Les Gets17th December 20229th April 2022Avoriaz10th December 202223rd April 2022When can you ski in Morzine?
Weather/snow conditions permitting, you can usually ski in Morzine from December-April using the lift system. Naturally, the season can be extended, typically with weekend openings in November or by ski-touring/hiking yourself up! Season start and end dates may vary slightly as they are dependent on snow conditions.Morzine: A Guide to the Resort of Morzine
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