❄️ Morzine – Avoriaz: Your Winter 2026-2027 Guide
Imagine waking up in the heart of the Alps, surrounded by snow-covered peaks, with Morzine, Avoriaz and the Portes du Soleil ski area within easy reach.
From Montriond, enjoy a prime location for combining skiing, winter activities, restaurants, après-ski and quality time with family or friends.
Whether you are staying for a few days or a full week, Karri is the perfect base for exploring Morzine, Avoriaz and the Portes du Soleil.
🎿 1. Ski in the heart of the Portes du Soleil
The greatest advantage of the area is the incredible variety of skiing.
From Montriond, you can easily explore Morzine-Les Gets, Avoriaz and the wider Portes du Soleil ski area.
Morzine – Les Gets
A great choice for discovering the Pléney, Nyon and Chamossière sectors.
Ideal for: families, intermediate skiers and beautiful days skiing through Alpine forests and mountain scenery.
💡 Our tip: alternate between Pléney and Nyon to experience different landscapes and atmospheres.
Avoriaz
Located at 1,800 m, Avoriaz provides excellent access to the vast French-Swiss Portes du Soleil ski area.
With slopes for different levels, snowparks and its unique high-altitude atmosphere, Avoriaz is well worth a full day.
Ideal for: skiing, snowboarding, freestyle and full days exploring the mountains.
📅 Winter 2026-2027 opening dates
🏔️ Avoriaz
11 December 2026 → 18 April 2027
🎿 Morzine – Les Gets / Pléney – Nyon – Chamossière
19 December 2026 → 4 April 2027
Opening dates remain subject to snow conditions.
➡️ Discover our accommodation close to the slopes
🏡 2. Why stay in Montriond?
Staying in Montriond gives you the best of both worlds: easy access to Morzine and Avoriaz while enjoying a quieter mountain atmosphere at the end of the day.
After a day on the slopes, return to the peaceful surroundings of Montriond before setting off the next morning to explore another part of the ski area.
Why choose Montriond?
🎿 Easy access to several ski areas
🏔️ Morzine and Avoriaz nearby
🍽️ Restaurants and village life
❄️ Winter activities with or without skis
🌲 Alpine nature and scenery
🏡 An authentic mountain holiday atmosphere
📌 3. Must-do activities
🎿 Skiing → Morzine-Les Gets, Avoriaz & Portes du Soleil
🏂 Snowboarding / Freestyle → Avoriaz snowparks
👨👩👧👦 Family → Skiing, beginner areas and snow activities
🏊 Non-ski day → Aquariaz in Avoriaz
🍷 Après-ski → Morzine and Avoriaz
🍽️ Savoyard cuisine → Morzine, Montriond and Les Lindarets
🧘 Relaxation → Spa, winter walks and sunny terraces
🎯 4. What type of holiday are you looking for?
👨👩👧👦 Family
→ Skiing in Morzine-Les Gets
→ Beginner areas and fun zones
→ Aquariaz
→ Snow activities
→ Hot chocolate in Morzine after skiing
❤️ Couples
→ A day skiing in Avoriaz
→ Lunch in the mountains
→ Spa & wellness
→ Après-ski drinks in Morzine
→ Savoyard dinner
🏂 Active / experienced skiers
→ Avoriaz
→ Hauts-Forts
→ Nyon / Chamossière
→ Portes du Soleil
→ Snowparks
🧘 Relaxation & wellness
→ Aquariaz
→ Spa & massage
→ Winter walks
→ Restaurants
→ Sunny terraces
→ Explore Avoriaz
🏊 5. What if you don't ski?
A week in the mountains doesn't have to mean seven days on the slopes.
🏊 Aquariaz
A great alternative for families or for taking a break after several days of skiing.
🚶 Winter walks
Discover Montriond and the valley at a slower pace.
🧘 Spa & massage
The perfect way to relax and recover after several days on the slopes.
🏔️ Avoriaz
Discover the resort and its unique atmosphere, even if you don't plan to ski all day.
🛍️ Morzine
Shops, restaurants, terraces and authentic village life.
🍽️ 6. Our Top 5 restaurants around Karri
- L’Auberge du Bout du Lac – a lovely address near Lake Montriond
- Le Chaudron – Les Lindarets – authentic mountain atmosphere
- La Grange – Morzine – traditional mountain cuisine
- La Flamme – Morzine – a great choice after a day on the slopes
- La Rotonde – Morzine – a good alternative to mountain restaurants
💡 Our tip: during school holidays and other busy periods, book your restaurants in advance.
🍻 7. Après-ski in Morzine
Once the skis are away, head to Morzine.
- Bec Jaune Brewery → craft beer
- Dixie Bar → lively après-ski atmosphere
- Bar Robinson → a local institution
- La Chaudanne → a more relaxed atmosphere
- Coyote Bar → for continuing into the evening
That's the beauty of staying in Montriond: mountain adventures during the day, Morzine's atmosphere in the evening and peace and quiet when you return home.
🎉 8. Major winter events 2026-2027
🎸 Rock On Snow
📅 11 → 13 December 2026 – Avoriaz
Three days dedicated to skiing, snowboarding and discovering the latest winter sports equipment.
🎶 Snowboxx Festival
📅 13 → 20 March 2027 – Avoriaz
A full week combining skiing, snowboarding, music, live shows and après-ski.
🎸 Rock The Pistes
📅 14 → 20 March 2027 – Portes du Soleil
One of the Portes du Soleil's signature events, featuring live concerts at altitude: ski in the morning, enjoy music on the slopes in the afternoon and entertainment in the villages in the evening.
➡️ Check Karri's major events calendar
📆 9. When should you visit?
🎄 December
The start of the season, first days on the slopes and a festive Christmas atmosphere.
❄️ January
A great month for a holiday focused on skiing and the mountains.
👨👩👧👦 February
The heart of winter and a popular time for family ski holidays.
🎸 March
Skiing, longer days and major events, including Snowboxx and Rock The Pistes.
☀️ April
One last opportunity to enjoy the slopes, with Avoriaz currently scheduled to continue its season until 18 April 2027, subject to snow conditions.
🏔️ 10. Morzine or Avoriaz? Enjoy both!
Morzine
🏘️ Traditional village atmosphere
🍽️ Restaurants and shops
🎿 Access to Morzine-Les Gets
🌲 Skiing through forests and Alpine scenery
🍻 Après-ski
Avoriaz
🏔️ Resort at 1,800 m
🎿 High-altitude skiing
🏂 Freestyle & snowparks
❄️ High-mountain atmosphere
🌍 Access to the Portes du Soleil
From Karri, there's no need to choose: experience both during the same holiday.
❤️ Your winter starts in Montriond
Skiing. Nature. Villages. Great food. Après-ski. Wide-open spaces.
Whether you're looking for a family ski week, a romantic mountain escape or a few days away with friends, Morzine – Montriond – Avoriaz brings together everything you need for a memorable Alpine holiday.
From our apartment at 1065 Route de Morzine, Montriond, discover a different side of the Portes du Soleil every day.
❄️ Winter 2026-2027 bookings are now open!
Make Karri your home in the mountains and experience winter in the heart of the Portes du Soleil. 🏔️🎿