Morzine-Avoriaz: Responsible Tourism, New Refuges, and 2026-2027 Ski Season Dates
In 2021, the French Alps resort of Morzine-Avoriaz earned the "Flocon vert" designation for its commitment to sustainable tourism. Situated at an elevation of 1,000 meters, it boasts a lively village atmosphere alongside swift access to high-altitude skiing. This ski area has been a venue for Alpine Ski World Cup competitions and has developed talents such as Oscar Mandin and Valentin Delluc. The Chamossière sector includes a designated freeride zone, while the "1000D" run features a vertical drop of 1,000 meters. Highlights include Chemin des Zouzous and Eagle Park, and the AlpinExpress Pass encourages eco-friendly vacations. Winter itinerancy is enhanced with paths leading to three winter refuges. The provisional opening dates for winter 2026-2027 are Avoriaz (Dec 11, 2026 - Apr 18, 2027) and Pléney-Nyon-Chamossière (Dec 19, 2026 - Apr 4, 2027).
Key facts
- Morzine-Avoriaz received the "Flocon vert" label in 2021
- The ski domain has hosted Alpine Ski World Cup events
- The "1000D" descent from Pas de l'Aigle offers nearly 1,000 meters of vertical drop
- The AlpinExpress Pass, created by Montagne Verte, benefits rail travelers at about fifty valley partners
- Three refuges are open all winter: La Golèse, Bostan, and Cabane du Col de Cou
- Cabane du Col de Cou is a renovated former customs post on the Swiss border between Morzine and Champéry
- The newly renovated Le Savoie building provides 31 accommodations for seasonal workers
- Avoriaz sector opens December 11, 2026 to April 18, 2027; Pléney-Nyon-Chamossière from December 19, 2026 to April 4, 2027
Entities
Artists
- Oscar Mandin
- Valentin Delluc
Institutions
- Montagne Verte
- Ski-club Morzine-Avoriaz
- Hockey Club Morzine-Avoriaz
- Mairie de Morzine
- Office de Tourisme de Morzine
- Société des remontées mécaniques de Morzine
Locations
- Morzine
- France
- Avoriaz
- Les Gets
- Portes du Soleil
- Chamossière
- Pointe de Nyon
- Pas de l'Aigle
- Switzerland
- Champéry
- Alps
- Cabane du Col de Cou
- La Golèse
- Bostan
- Picos de Europa
- Spain