Winter Sports

For skiers and boarders, Morzine has it all, and The Retreat could not be better placed to take advantage of the slopes that have made Morzine one of the best-kept secrets in Europe.

Morzine is located in the Portes du Soleil, often described as the largest fully connected ski area in the world, covering nearly 700 kms of marked ski runs across both France and Switzerland, between Lake Geneva and Mont Blanc.

Alongside expert and intermediate skiing that cover the whole of the Portes du Soleil ski region, there are plenty of beginner and nursery slopes. And for the hard-core adrenalin junkies out there, the famous Wall is a challenge to be conquered in addition to many off-piste possibilities. The area has enough to challenge everyone, every day.

At each location there are a many options for taking professional ski tuition for groups or individuals, all aimed at helping you get the most out of your skiing experience.


Ski slopes for all levels of skiing, panoramic views to take your breath away, whether you choose the peaks of “Mossettes” or “Chamossière”, the forest paths of Les Lindarets or Morgins, everybody will find their own particular corner of paradise.

And if you’ve had enough of skiing downhill, then you can always try something different! Here are some of the possibilities in and around Morzine:

   - Tobogganing
   - Cross-Country Skiing
   - Ice Skating
   - Paragliding
   - Snow Scooters
    -Ice Diving
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