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Morzine
3–4 days for a ski or mountain-bike trip; 1 day is enough to see the village and ride one lift. Use it as a base for the Portes du Soleil, not a stopover.
Morzine is a traditional Savoyard village at the heart of the Portes du Soleil, one of the world's largest linked ski areas (650 km of pistes). In summer it becomes a mountain-biking hub with lift-accessed trails. The village itself is compact – a church, a few shops and bars – so the draw is the outdoors, not the town. Most visitors stay 3–4 days; a single night works only if you arrive late and leave early.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- Dec–Mar (skiing), Jun–Sep (hiking and biking)
- avoid Apr–May, Oct–Nov (many lifts and facilities closed)
- Airport
- GVA
- Nights
- 3–4
Not a trip line yet
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Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Morzine17 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Morzine, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR, €).France-wide
- SIM or eSIMOrange, SFR, Bouygues Télécom and Free sell prepaid SIMs in their shops and at tabacs; ID is required to register.France-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe everywhere unless signed otherwise.France-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Service is included; leave 5–10% in cash for good service.France-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/E. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.France-wide
- SafetyMorzine is a safe resort town.
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- RestroomsParis has free automatic public toilets (sanisettes); elsewhere use cafés (buy a coffee), museums and stations, where some charge €0.50–1 (≈ US$1–2).France-wide
- Emergency numbers17 police · 18 fire and ambulance · 112 European emergency number (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany national museums close on Monday (Orsay, Versailles, Rodin) or Tuesday (Louvre, Pompidou's temporary sites).France-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckGVA Geneva Airport (90 km (56 mi), about 1 h 15 min by car or transfer bus; check).GVA Geneva Airport (56 mi (90 km), about 1 h 15 min by car or transfer bus; check).
- Getting aroundFree shuttle buses connect the main lifts in winter.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee€2–4 (≈ US$3–5)
- Sit-down mealTartiflette (main course)€15–25 (≈ US$18–30)
- BeerBeer (pint)€5–8 (≈ US$6–10)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi from Cluses station to Morzine€50–70 (≈ US$60–85)
- Budget bedHostel dorm bed, a night, per person€30 (≈ US$35)
- Mid-range bedDouble room in a chalet or hotel, a night, per room€150 (≈ US$180)
- High-end bedDouble room in a chalet or hotel, a night, per room€300 (≈ US$350)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €60 (≈ US$70) · Mid €120 (≈ US$140) · High €250 (≈ US$300)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- GVA Geneva Airport (90 km (56 mi), about 1 h 15 min by car or transfer bus; check)GVA Geneva Airport (56 mi (90 km), about 1 h 15 min by car or transfer bus; check)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
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Oct
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Dec
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Best: Jun–Sep, Dec–Mar. Avoid: Apr–May, Oct–Nov. Month by month →
Weather and climate
Morzine: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Free shuttle buses connect the main lifts in winter. In summer, a car or bike is useful. The village is walkable on foot.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: 15 min
Free shuttle or 10 min drive
Linked by ski lift in winter; bike park in summer.
Door to door: 1.5 h
Car via A40, about 1 h 15 min
Mont Blanc views and the Aiguille du Midi cable car; a full day.
Geneva
goDoor to door: 1.5 h
Car or bus, about 1 h 15 min
City break with UN and lake.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Town centre
Walking distance to lifts, restaurants and shops; most chalets and hotels are here.
Montriond
Quieter, 5 min drive from centre; good for self-catering chalets.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €60–100 (≈ US$70–120) excl. bed
- Mid
- €100–180 (≈ US$120–250) excl. bed
- High
- €180 (≈ US$250)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Double room in a chalet or hotel1 × 3 nights × €150 | €450 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 3 days × €120 | €720 |
| Portes du Soleil ski pass, 1 day (winter)2 × €55 · check | €110 |
| Mountain bike lift pass, 1 day (summer)2 × €35 · check | €70 |
| Transfer bus Geneva Airport to Morzine, one way2 × €40 · check | €80 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €143 |
| Trip total≈ €262 per person per day, bed included | €1,573≈ US$1,900 |
2026 estimate in euros; flights and ski passes excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | €2–4 (≈ US$3–5) |
| Tartiflette (main course) | €15–25 (≈ US$18–30) |
| Beer (pint) | €5–8 (≈ US$6–10) |
| Ski rental (skis, boots, poles), 1 day | €25–45 (≈ US$30–55) |
| Taxi from Cluses station to Morzine | €50–70 (≈ US$60–85) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Last ski lift times vary by season; check the daily schedule.
- Many restaurants close for lunch in summer; book dinner in winter.
- The nearest train station is Cluses (30 min drive); bus services are limited outside peak season.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 17
- Fire and ambulance
- 18
- European emergency number
- 112
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À cette adresse, s'il vous plaîtTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police17
- Fire and ambulance18
- European emergency number112
Embassy
The nearest US consulate is in Lyon; most other embassies are in Paris. Check your country's consular services in Geneva (Switzerland) as a closer option.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Geneva Airport → Morzine, transfer bus: about €40 (≈ US$50), 1 h 15 min (check)
- Cluses station → Morzine, taxi: €50–70 (≈ US$60–85), 30 min
- Free shuttle in town: free, runs every 20–30 min in winter
Say or show
- Bonjour — Hello (bohn-zhoor)
- Merci — Thank you (mair-see)
- Combien ça coûte ? — How much is it? (kom-byen sa koot)
- Où est le télésiège ? — Where is the lift? (oo ay luh tay-lay-syej)
- Je voudrais un café — I would like a coffee (zhuh voo-dreh uhn ka-fay)
- Parlez-vous anglais ? — Do you speak English? (par-lay voo ahn-glay)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Morzine. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Dec–Mar (skiing), Jun–Sep (hiking and biking) · avoid Apr–May, Oct–Nov (many lifts and facilities closed) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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