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Winter Activities

Morillon along with Flaine, Les Carroz, Samoens and Sixt, make up the Grand Massif, one of the greatest skiing domains in France. With 77 lifts covering 265km of slopes culminating at 2500m with spectacular views of Mont Blanc, the area provides for every level of skier or snowboarder.

Morillon

Samoens 1100

Morillon 1100m view from the piste

The lift at Morillon is about 500m from the chalet. Just along from the lift is Rols Sports shop where you can hire all of your ski equipment with a 20 per cent reduction plus ski lockers available.

The town of Samoens is a short drive away. The Grand Massif Express telecabine reaches Samoens 1600 in just 8 mins. Vercland lift is a few minutes drive up the mountain. Both have free parking and rarely any queues.

Within 30-40 minutes drive you can also ski the Portes du Soleil (Morzine, Le Gets, Avoriaz) and the Chamonix valley .

Ski schools are available for all ages at Morillon and Samoens. Plus private tuition and off piste guides.

Extensive cross country skiing and raquettes

Morillon Cross Country ski cross country

Other activities Parapenting

Outdoor ice skating rink in Samoens. All very friendly and good fun. Open during the day and evenings

Weekly torchlight descents, concerts and children's activities are all part of the entertainments provided in Morillon

Ski passes are reasonably priced in comparison to many resorts.

Activities for Children
At Morillon 1100, the children's village 'Village des Enfants', provides care for children ages 6 months to 10 years by the hour, half day or full day. Skiing tuition is available from age 3/4 when they start them off in their wonderful snow garden.

At Samoens 1600 the Jardin des Neiges provides care and ski instruction for children ages 3-6 years. Tel: 0032 450 503443

'Jampark Concept' available in Flaine with a children's variation available in Morillon 1100 and a middle of the range variety in Samoens.

For those not interested in Winter sports there is still a lot to do in the area; traditional villages to explore with shops, restaurants and markets.

Great days out; Geneva with Lac Leman, the beautiful medieval town of Yvoire; Chamonix and the mountain train to Montenvers with a lovely restaurant and cable car to the ice caves - the list goes on.

 
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