Things to do in Morzine during winter

1. Skiing

Morzine’s ski area is great for all levels, and there are easy links to both Les Gets and Avoriaz, so you can ski three resorts in one holiday! Morzine sits on the France/Switzerland border within the Portes du Soleil ski area, so you can actually ski two countries in one day! The two main lifts in the centre of Morzine are Pleney and Super Morzine, and you can easily reach Ardent and the Prodains lifts on the outskirts of town with our 24-hour resort driver service.

Take a look at our skiing in Morzine guide or our Is Morzine good for beginners? guide for more details of the ski area. We’ve also collated Morzine’s piste maps and created a guide to Morzine ski lift passes.

4. Night sledging

When dusk falls and the majority of skiers are enjoying après ski, take advantage of Pleney’s slopes for a night sledging session. Don a headtorch and enjoy the trails, while being supervised by the piste patrollers. Children aged 8-11 years must be on a sledge with an adult. This is one of the most fun things to do during a visit to Morzine in winter! You can book through Indiana Ventures or our concierge team.

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5. Sledging

There are plenty of ski shops selling sledges in Morzine, so pick up a few and head to Pleney. You can go sledging at the bottom of the mountain by the Pleney ski lift, and the bonus is you are right next to Le Tremplin, so you can have a beer or mulled wine while the kids play. Alternatively, join in and then visit one of the local restaurants or cafes for lunch or a chocolat chaud to warm up cold fingers.

7. Snowmobiling

Whizz through the snowy forests high above Morzine village on a guided snowmobiling experience at sunset. If you don’t fancy driving yourself, you can sit on the back of one of the guides’ snowmobiles. We know the best companies for snowmobiling in Morzine, so ask us for details.

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2. Morzine Enchanted Village

Over Christmas, from late December to early January, Morzine Enchanted Village springs to life. Designed for families, the village hosts light shows, firework displays, face painting, kids’ workshops and much more for the kids to tell their friends about when they get home.

© Sam Ingles – Morzine Tourist Board

3. Watch the Torchlit descent

Every Tuesday night in winter, don’t miss the ESF Morzine instructors zig-zagging down the piste with flaming torches. You can enjoy a glass of mulled wine in the main square by the tourist office, before heading up to Pleney to watch. Follow the ESF Morzine Facebook page for news and updates. ESF Morzine also host a charity event each February, so you can find out more about all ESF Morzine events on their website.

© ESF Les Menuires

5. Ice skating

Morzine has a fantastic indoor ice-skating rink. You’ll find the ice rink in the Skoda Arena, under the suspension bridge in the centre of town. A small ice-skating rink also appears in the centre of Morzine during winter. In the past, this has been ice or an eco-friendly alternative, so check with the Morzine Tourist Board if you would like further details (or pop to the rink)!

© Oliver Godbold – Morzine Tourist Board

6. Watch an ice hockey match

Head to the Skoda Arena under the suspension bridge to see Morzine’s ice hockey team, the Penguins, battle it out with their rivals. The team currently competes in France’s third tier of national ice hockey – FFHG Division 2 – and it’s a must-do if you love an electric atmosphere. You can find out more about the ‘Pingouins’ on Morzine’s ice hockey site.   

7. Visit Lac de Montriond

Lac de Montriond is absolutely stunning and a must visit during your holiday in Morzine. There’s not much going on surrounding the lake during the winter time, but it is a photo opportunity you need to see! It is around a seven-minute drive from Morzine and is en route to Ardents lift. If you have our 24-hour on-call resort driver service, a driver can take you up to the lake and back, or you can easily drive up to the lake from the Montriond end of Morzine.

15. Swimming at Morzine’s Aquatic Centre

Morzine’s indoor pool complex is great for a rainy day activity or time with the kids. Inside, it has a 25-metre long sports pool, a learning pool, paddling pool, and a wellness area with saunas and steam rooms. Find out more about Morzine’s Aquatic Center. Aquariaz up at neighbouring Avoriaz is also worth a trip. Our 24-hour resort driver service can take you to the Prodains cable car on the outskirts of Morzine, which will take you up to Avoriaz. It’s then an 8-minute walk from the top of Prodains to Aquariaz, which has river rapids, a swimming pool and a large paddling area with water games. There’s also an outdoor jacuzzi with views of the mountains.

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16. Shopping

Morzine has a really traditional feel to the town centre, and it’s great to spend an hour wandering in and out of the gift shops, ski shops and the popular chocolate shop, La Bonbonnière.

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17. Alta Lumina light show

Although Alta Lumina light show is in neighbouring Les Gets, it is well worth booking during your holiday in Morzine. This night walk through the forest is magical, with lights and music working together to create an enchanting story following the tale of the music maker. This is a great activity for primary school-aged children, teens and adults – though not particularly great for pushchairs, as there are uneven paths and some steps. The best way to get there is via our 24-hour resort driver service. Just give them a call or WhatsApp them and they will be on their way! Our driver service is included with our catered and hosted chalet stays, and available at extra cost for those staying in one of our self-catered chalets or apartments.

© Alta Lumina

Enjoy the bar scene

We live in Morzine year-round, so we know the local bar scene well! There are chilled places for a quiet drink, great bars with high energy and live music, even a nightclub! Whether you want to dance, listen to some great bands or sip fine wines, you’ll find a great selection of bars. We’ve put together a guide to the Best bars in Morzine to help you choose!

Make the most of Morzine’s restaurants

Morzine is known for its eclectic mix of restaurants… and big portions! Perfect for hungry skiers after a day on the slopes. You can have takeaway pizza, pan-Asian, fine dining… and, of course, French favourites such as fondue and tartiflette. As we live here, we know the best places to eat. Here are our Morzine restaurant recommendations

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Party at après ski spots in Morzine

Les Lindarets is a great spot for a post-ski beer or glass of wine on a sunny terrace. Le Tremplin is also a hot spot after the last lift and located at the bottom of the Pleney slope. They usually have a DJ and dance floor. Up at Avoriaz, La Folie Douce is a popular outdoor clubbing experience. Expect singers, DJs and dancing on the tables!

© La Folie Douce