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Morillon is set in the beautiful Giffre Valley in le Grand Massif ski region just below the resort of Flaine. This is a great family resort and gives you access to 265km of great skiing and snowboarding on your doorstep. Read our review to find out more about planning a holiday here.
Where?
A family friendly area, ski Morillon in the Grand Massif and it's easy to get to as well as being great to visit. With Geneva airport just 55km away the road access is superb and opens up ski weekends nicely. There are also airports like Sion, Lyon, Grenoble and Chambéry within a 2 hours ski transfer.
SUITABILITY RATINGS 1-5
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On the Slopes
Ski Morillon and your first decision will need to be whether to get a full area ski pass or just the local pass for Morillon, Samoëns, Les Carroz and Sixt. It is linked to the rest of the Grand Massif ski area by a 12-person telecabine and then various chairlifts. Once you are in the heart of the Grand Massif ski area you'll find 78 lifts servicing over 265 km of piste, perfect for boarders and skiers of all levels.
With an excellent vertical descent, the slopes close to the resort (and down into it) are a little limited in number, but they do offer some great terrain. Morillon has seven of its own lifts and in the Grand Massif there's 2 snow parks, 3 half-pipes and over 265 km of piste
Ski Area
If you ski Morillon you are also in the ski region of Grand Massif.
Off the Slopes
A family-friendly resort with a pedestrianised centre, ski holidays in Morillon benefit from some wonderful traditional architecture including a lovely 16th century church. A popular second-home resort for the French, there are plenty of good restaurants including the two-star Hotel Le Morillon. Other activities include torchlit ski descents, snowshoeing, paragliding, archery, snow-scooters, and dog-sledding. Even though it is small and quiet there is still a nightclub for those who have the energy at the end of the day.
Who's it Best For?
This resort is excellent for families, its only 45 minutes from Geneva and it has its own children's village. For mixed groups though the Grand Massif opens up 265km of piste, so plenty of variety here.
TOURIST OFFICE
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Phone: +33 (0) 4 50 90 15 76
Fax: +33 (0) 4 50 90 11 47
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Morillon is a beautiful Savoyard village built around a 16th century church. It is a great family ski resort which, along with Flaine, Les Carroz, Samoens and Sixt forms the Grand Massif ski area. Sixt is often cited as the most beautiful village in France and an added bonus is that you wont pay through the nose here. Prices are reasonable and you are only 45 minutes from Geneva.
If you want a cheap short break package holiday we can find you some great deals from major tour operators. Or you may be an independent traveller who wants to find a chalet or apartments in Morillon. Whatever you want your ski holiday to be check out all the deals we can offer.
Why Choose Morillon in France?
1. It's close to Geneva Airport so ski weekends are very viable.
2. Good resort for families.
3. Part of a huge ski area, plenty of variety.
4. Beautiful villages to visit and ski in.
Is Morillon Right For You?
If you want to find a holiday in Morillon check out our listings and book today. If however you are unsure and need more help why not let our Morillon tailormade ski holidays service help you.
Chalets are a great idea for a ski holiday. Many come catered so you arrive back after a day on the slopes with all food prepared. Many also offer great ski in ski out convenience. But for many skiers and boarders chalets represent what skiing is all about, staying in an alpine setting with the mountains all around you.
In Morillon there is no shortage of beautiful chalets on offer. Morillon itself is the old Savoyard village and Morillon 1100 Les Esserts is the purpose built resort that sits above it. The main childrens facilities are based at Les Esserts so bear this in mind when booking accommodation. This is all a short drive from Morillon village.
Where Should I Look For a Ski Chalet in Morillon?
If you want to stay in Morillon old village then you may want to check out Bois de Champelle which is a small hamlet made up of self catering chalets. In the village there is also the Best Western Grand Massif which is a chalet style hotel with an indoor heated swimming pool.
If you head up to Les Esserts you will find some really pretty chalets alongside a MGM apartment development that is really worth looking at. For a really beautiful setting head off to the village of Sixt. The tiny hamlet of Passy has some lovely chalets. A free ski bus service connects Sixt with both Morillon and Samoens.
FEATURED CHALETS
CHALETS
Apartments still have something of a negative connotation for many skiers and boarders, as they remember the concrete monstrosities that went up in the 1960's in many French purpose built resorts. But the new apartment complexes now being built couldn't be further from the truth. Many now have superb facilities that would match any hotel and resemble light airy loft developments.
In Morillon accommodation is of a high standard, this is a beautiful resort so do check out the apartments. You can either stay in Morillon old village itself or the purpose built Morillon 1100 Les Esserts which sits above it. If you are travelling with children and want to make use of the Village des Enfants head for Les Esserts.
One apartment complex to definitely check out is Le Refuge de l'Alpage situated at the foot of the slopes in Les Esserts. This is a new MGM development and offers good ski in ski out apartments.. It is only 50m from the nearest ski lift and is great for families. The mini market, ski school meeting point, ski hire shop are all within a short walking distance.
Are Apartments Really Such a Good Idea?
We think you should definitely not discount apartments. Now they often have great facilities like swimming pools and spas and many are spacious with great ski in ski out convenience. Gone are the high rises, now these developments are often only 3 or 4 storeys high and offer real luxury. Apartments also often work out slightly cheaper than a chalet, so all in all good news.
FEATURED APARTMENTS
This winter, book a Morillon hotel online and get some great savings. GoSki.co.uk offers you the chance to compare everything from 5 star ski hotels in Morillon through to 3 star budget hotels that keep the cost of your holiday down! Whether you choose budget, mid range or luxury, you'll be based in the le Grand Massif ski area in the Alps. Compare your Morillon hotel to others and then once decided, book to secure availability.
Hotels can be a great choice for a ski holiday. Many will come and collect you from the airport and some are still family run businesses so service is excellent. For families hotels will often have creches or babysitting services and family suites can work out very cost effective.
What Hotels are Available in Morillon?
in Morillon there is the old village of Morillon which is different to Morillon 1100 Les Esserts which is the purpose built resort that sits above it. If you are travelling with children then head to Les Esserts where you will find the Village des Enfants. You will also find some great apartments here do don't immediately discount them.
In Morillon village there is the Hotel le Morillon which has a spa and for families it offers large family suites that sleep up to 5 people. Another one to check is the Best Western Grand Massif which is a chalet hotel close to the gondola. In Les Esserts there is the Hotel Le Bois du Seigneur. If you want to stay in the village of Sixt, renowned for its prettiness, then check out Choucas a small 2* hotel. There is a free ski shuttle bus that will take you into Morillon from here.
FEATURED HOTELS
The nearest airport to Morillon is Geneva which is about 50 minutes away. Both British Airways and EasyJet fly into Geneva. Alternative airports are Chambery, 125km away, Grenoble 180km away and Lyon 200km away. Geneva is most peoples favoured airport due to the number of airlines and flights to choose from.
Travelling to Morillon from Geneva Airport
You can travel by public bus, this can be booked through Altibus and the cost is around 73 Euros return for adults and 48 Euros return for children. You could also hire a private minibus through a number of companies. The cost for an 8 seater bus would be around 170 Euros return. Remember even if you aren't travelling in a group of 8 you can always share with people you don't know going top the same resort. Some companies charge as little as 21 Euros per person for this. But always pre book as you get discounts online.
Alternatively you could hire a car to get from Geneva to Morillon. Always hire from the Swiss side of the airport. The journey itself is relatively simple, follow the A40 for Chamonix, you will come to the right motorway exit about 40 minutes from leaving the airport. Do be aware of all legislation with regard to driving in France.
If you want to take the train then Morillon is about 20km from Cluses train station. Taxis are available from Cluses to Morillon and there is a bus service. The main thing to bear in mind whatever you do is to to be aware that the roads around here get very busy during peak periods due to the concentration of resorts.
FEATURED SKI TRANSFERS
This winter, compare Morillon ski schools in order to book your ski and snowboard lessons with the right provider. With a number of options like groups, private, freestyle and snowboarding, book your week's ski lessons before you leave home.
Morillon ski schools
In order to get the best deals and secure your places, contact Morillon ski schools now in order to get all the details. Improve your ski and snowboard technique with some professionals help from any one of a number of Morillon ski schools below. You can boost your confidence as well as learn some new tricks on the slopes - perfect!
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Nearby Resorts
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Samoëns (4km)
» Les Carroz (18km)
» Les Gets (19km)
» Morzine (29km)
» St Jean d'Aulps (31km)
» Flaine (31km)
» Avoriaz (38km)
» St Gervais (43km)
» Le Grand-Bornand (43km)
» Megève (45km)
» Les Houches (49km)
» Abondance (49km)
