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Morzine Avoriaz, France
An undiscovered gem surrounded by towering peaks and tall firs.
Morzine is a long-established French resort, popular for its easy road access, traditional
atmosphere and gentle tree-filled slopes, where children do not get lost and bad weather rarely causes problems. For keen piste-bashers wanting
to travel the Portes du Soleil circuit, the main drawback to staying in
Morzine is having to take a bus and cable-car or several lifts to get
to Avoriaz and the main circuit. Morzine's local slopes can suffer from
poor snow conditions.
Such problems can, however, be avoided
by taking a car. A little-used gondola awaits at Ardent, a short drive
from Morzine; from there, you can tour the circuit clockwise via Châtel,
missing out Avoriaz (which is often crowded). If local snow is poor, a
car means you have the alternative of visiting nearby Flaine, a resort
far better than Avoriaz at coping with crowds looking for snow.
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What's
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What's
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Part of the vast Portes du Soleil lift network
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Larger local piste area than other Portes du Soleil resorts
+ Good nightlife by French standards
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Quite attractive old town - a stark contrast to Avoriaz
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Few liftlines locally (but see minus points)
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Takes a while
to get to Avoriaz and main Portes du Soleil circuit
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Bus-ride or long walk to lifts from much of the accommodation
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Low altitude means there is an enduring risk of poor snow,
though increased snowmaking has helped
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altitude or inconvenient beginner slopes
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Not a great resort for experts
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Weekend crowds
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