Slope Breakdown
Morillon at a glance
Morillon is a ski resort in France, part of the Le Grand Massif ski area. It offers 265 km of slopes served by 69 lifts, with skiing between 700 m and 2,500 m (1,800 m vertical). That makes it the 18th largest of the 40 ski resorts in France listed on Intski. The season usually runs from December to April. Morillon is particularly beginner-friendly: about 51% of its slopes are easy blue runs.
Top features of this resort
Snow forecast
About 29 cm of new snow at the top (2,500 m) in the next 3 days, none at the base.
New snow and temperature at the top station. Estimated by Intski from the MET Norway forecast, updated every few hours. Where it snows most this week
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An alert when 15 cm or more is on the way at Morillon, and a heads-up before it opens.
Getting there & lift pass
Nearest airport
Geneva (GVA) — about 47 km from the resort, straight-line distance, allow more by road.
Lift pass
Adult day pass around 61 EUR (2025/26 season). Grand Massif day pass, high season rate.
About €0.23 per km of piste the pass covers (265 km).
Compare lift pass prices at all resortsPrice source, checked 2026-09-14
Driving to Morillon
Rules for a car in France, checked 30 September 2026 against official sources.
Road charge
Motorway tolls by distance. A43 (AREA) Saint-Quentin-Fallavier barrier (Lyon) to Chambéry Nord, 88 km, class 1 €13.40, A43 (AREA) Chignin barrier to Aiton, 31 km, class 1 (towards Albertville and Maurienne) €4.20
Winter tyres
Winter tyres or chains on board, 1 Nov to 31 Mar, in the signed mountain zones
Studded tyres
Allowed 1 Nov to 31 Mar (90 km/h, rear disc)
Morillon resort facts
These figures cover the whole Le Grand Massif area, which Morillon shares with 2 other resorts on Intski, not Morillon's own sector. Difficulty shares from skiresort.info.
About Morillon
Morillon is a commune in the Haute-Savoie department of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region in south-eastern France, and it is a place with a two-season identity: Wikipedia describes it as a popular summer and winter destination.
Resort Highlights
A family village in Haute-Savoie
Morillon is a commune in the Haute-Savoie department of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region in south-eastern France, and it is a place with a two-season identity: Wikipedia describes it as a popular summer and winter destination. Its winter reputation is specific. Morillon holds the Famille Plus Montagne label, the French mountain-resort accreditation for facilities for families and children, and its Wikipedia entry calls it great for families without qualification. Combined with the traditional-character tag on this site, that paints a clear picture: a real village, geared towards families, rather than a high-altitude station.
Le Grand Massif: 265 km from a low village
Morillon’s skiing is part of Le Grand Massif, which totals 265 km of pistes served by 69 lifts. That is a substantial area for what is, at village level, a modest place, and it is the reason to stay here: the local slopes are one entry point to a network that rewards a week of exploration. The lifts are tagged as modern, which is worth noting for a family resort, as newer lifts tend to be gentler on nervous children and slower skiers.
The elevation figures need honest reading. The base is at 700 m, which is low; the top of the area reaches 2,500 m, which is high. That 1,800 m of vertical is impressive, but the practical implication is that the village end of the skiing depends on a good winter, while the upper part of Le Grand Massif, above 2,200 m, has altitude on its side. Families with beginners who want to ski from the door should check where the nursery slopes actually are, and be prepared to ride up to find the best snow late in the December to April season. The difficulty split is not recorded in our data.
Character and views
The scenic-views tag comes with the territory in this part of Haute-Savoie, and the traditional-character tag confirms that Morillon has kept its village form. The site does not tag it for après-ski, which is consistent with the family focus: this is a resort for early nights and full days.
Practical
Geneva airport is roughly 47 km away as the crow flies, which makes Morillon one of the closest Grand Massif bases to a major airport and a strong candidate for short family breaks. The season runs from December to April. The resort’s official website covers passes and practical details.
Frequently asked questions about Morillon
Wikipedia describes it as great for families, and it holds the Famille Plus Montagne label for its facilities for families and children. The site does not tag it for après-ski, which fits a family focus.
Morillon is part of Le Grand Massif, with 265 km of pistes and 69 lifts, tagged on this site for modern lifts.
The base of the skiing is at 700 m, which is low, while the top of Le Grand Massif reaches 2,500 m. Expect to ride up for the most reliable snow.
Yes. Wikipedia describes it as a popular summer and winter holiday destination.
Roughly 47 km as the crow flies, making it one of the more accessible Grand Massif bases for a short trip.
Morillon has 265 km of marked slopes: 135 km easy (blue), 95 km intermediate (red), 35 km expert (black), served by 69 ski lifts.
The skiing in Morillon ranges from 700 m at the base to 2,500 m at the top — a vertical drop of 1,800 m.
The ski season in Morillon typically runs from December to April. Exact opening dates vary by year and snow conditions.
Yes — Morillon is well suited to beginners. About 51% of the slopes (135 km) are easy blue runs.
Morillon has 35 km of expert (black) slopes — about 13% of the total.
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