Morillon Ski Resort Guide
Morillon, France
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| Recommended For | Beginners, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski! |
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| Highest Lift | 2,500m |
| Resort Height | 1,100m |
| Nearest Airports | Annecy and Chambery |
| Save on Ski Hire | Save up to 50%  |
Morillon
Morillon offers a family-friendly skiing experience in the Grand Massif area. With a variety of slopes and charming village ambiance, it caters to all skill levels.
Summary
Nestled in the French Alps, Morillon is part of the expansive Grand Massif ski area. It features over 265 km of pistes, making it a fantastic destination for skiing and snowboarding enthusiasts alike.
The ski area of Morillon is in the French Alps at an altitude of 1,100m.
Morillon is part of the Grand Massif ski area with access to 265km of downhill skiing, with 351 marked pistes, served by a total of 78 ski lifts. In addition to the skiing in Morillon itself (85 pisted ski runs), the appropriate ski Lift Pass will allow you to ski or snowboard in the other Grand Massif ski resorts of Flaine, Les Carroz, Samoëns and Sixt Fer à Cheval.
With ski lifts as high as 2,500m, snow cover is generally reliable.
Notable Ski Runs
The longest possible descent in Morillon is 15km long.
Snow and Weather
Morillon typically enjoys reliable snow conditions, with an average snow depth of 150 cm throughout the season. For the latest snow information, check J2Ski for updates on snowfall and snowmelt.
When will it snow in Morillon?
There is currently no significant snow in the 7-day forecast for Morillon.
See our long-range Snow Forecast for the latest update.
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Ski Area Stats
Morillon Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 2 | |
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| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 5 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 6 | |
| Green Pistes Beginner Runs | 2 | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 90km | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 8 | |
Grand Massif Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 37 | |
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| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 132 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 140 | |
| Green Pistes Beginner Runs | 42 | |
| Downhill Total Length | 265km | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 78 | |
Morillon Altitudes
| Highest Lift | 2,500m |
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| Resort Altitude (Morillon) | 1,100m |
| Lowest Piste | 700m |
| Max Vertical | 1,800m |
Ratings & Suitability
| Intermediate Skiers | |
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| Beginners | |
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| Apres-Ski |
Skiing
Morillon's ski area reaches an elevation of 2,500 meters, with a vertical drop of around 1,000 meters. Notable pistes include the blue 'Les Esserts' and the red 'Les Lapiaz,' while key lifts such as the Morillon gondola and the Tête de Saix express provide easy access to the slopes.
Morillon offers good sking, particularly, for Intermediate and Beginner skiers.
Ski Lessons in Morillon
To choose a Ski School, and book Group Ski Lessons or a Private Instructor, see Morillon Ski Schools and Morillon Ski Instructors.
Snowboarding
Snowboarders will enjoy the terrain parks located in the Grand Massif area, particularly the freestyle park at Samoëns. With features suitable for all levels, it’s a great spot for both beginners and experienced riders.
Location and Map
Where is Morillon?
This ski resort is in the French Alps in Bonneville, Haute-Savoie.
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Morillon is Annecy, 53 minutes drive away.
Chambery, Geneva, Sion, Grenoble, Lyon St-Exupéry, Lyon Bron, Berne, Clermont-Ferrand and Dole–Jura airports are all within three hours drive.
Annecy is just one hours drive away, in good driving conditions, so you can be on the piste quickly.
Morillon is easily accessible via Geneva Airport, located about 60 km away. The drive takes approximately 1 hour and offers stunning views of the Alps.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The eight ski lifts are able to uplift 4,000 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Snow Making
Snow-making is available, on 12km of ski runs, with 3 snow cannons.
Season Dates
When is Morillon open?
We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.
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NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
Talking about Morillon
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Aprés Ski
After a day on the slopes, head to the lively 'Le Grizzly' for drinks and a casual atmosphere. For dining, 'La Puzze' offers a cozy setting with delicious local cuisine.
