About Portes du Soleil

The Portes du Soleil is the largest linked ski area in the World , made up of 13 resorts over 2 countries, (France and Switzerland) and including the world class resorts of Morzine, Avoriaz, Les Gets, St.Jean d'Aulps, Chatel, Champery and Morgins. One lift pass covers the whole area. You could ski a different resort every day or tour as many different areas as you can fit into one day. For boarders there are excellent parks.

The views of Mt. Blanc, the Dents du Midi, and even Lake Geneva in the distance, are stunning. There are 650 km's of Pistes from very easy green runs for beginners to very difficult black runs and off piste colours for expert skiers. Morzine, Avoriaz, Les Gets, Chatel, Morgins and Champery are all very accessible from our chalet.

La Grande Terche, the local ski area to our chalet in Saint Jean d'Aulps, is ideal for beginners and intermediates whilst advanced skiers will appreciate the remote Roc d'Enfer run and the untouched powder on powder days. This area is included in the Portes du Soleil ski pass or you can purchase a much cheaper pass for Grande Terche only.

In the summer 23 ski lifts open again to give access to 500 km of signposted routes for mountain biking or walks through Alpine meadows and forests. There is a huge selection of sporting activities - white water rafting, canoeing, canyoning, bungee jumping, rock climbing, golf, swimming - or you can simply relax with a picnic beside stunningly beautiful mountain lakes and rivers.

The area around Morzine is an excellent base for a summer holiday with swimming lakes, an open air swimming pool with chutes, tennis courts and plenty of activities for families. Day trips to the spa towns of Evian and Thonon on Lake Geneva, to mediaeval Annecy or to the glacier of Chamonix can easily be made.

Spring and Autumn