Avoriaz vs Morzine
Avoriaz vs Morzine compared side by side: 600 km vs 650 km of slopes, 196 vs 196 lifts, top elevation 2,466 m vs 2,466 m. See which resort suits you.
| Statistic |
 Avoriaz
France
|
Morzine
France
|
|---|---|---|
| Total slopes | 600 km | 650 km ▲ |
| Easy (blue) slopes | – | 195 km ▲ |
| Intermediate (red) slopes | – | 292 km ▲ |
| Expert (black) slopes | – | 163 km ▲ |
| Share of easy slopes | – | 30 % ▲ |
| Ski lifts | 196 | 196 |
| Snow parks | – | 4 ▲ |
| Base elevation | 1,800 m ▲ | 1,000 m |
| Top elevation | 2,466 m | 2,466 m |
| Vertical drop | 666 m | 1,466 m ▲ |
| Season | December – April | December – April |
| Ski area | Portes du Soleil | Portes du Soleil |
| Known for | Snow-sure | Après-ski · Traditional charm · Modern lifts |
The verdict
- Morzine is the bigger ski area with 650 km of slopes versus 600 km (a similar size).
- Avoriaz goes higher: its top station is at 2,466 m compared with 2,466 m, which usually means more reliable snow late in the season.
- For beginners, Morzine has the friendlier terrain mix with 30% easy slopes (195 km).
- Expert skiers get more black runs in Morzine: 163 km of expert slopes.
- Avoriaz has the larger lift network with 196 lifts.
Avoriaz vs Morzine: quick answers
Morzine is bigger with 650 km of marked slopes, compared with 600 km.
Avoriaz has the higher top station at 2,466 m versus 2,466 m.
Morzine is the friendlier choice for beginners: 30% of its slopes are easy blue runs (195 km), versus 0% in Avoriaz.