Summer is coming to Morzine. The snowy peaks are melting, the rain is slowing and everything is looking a little bit brighter. But the view of Morzine sure has changed over the past 50 years. Once a quiet farming town it is now transformed into a heaving sports resort. Once it joined the Portes Du Soleil it was just a matter of time it became a hot spot for access to some of Europe’s best piested skiing and snowboarding. However with some innovative thinking, the lift systems have been adapted for summer use for mountain bikers, walkers, and paraponting.
Morzine is not the first resort to become multi seasonal like this and many more will likely follow in its footsteps. But despite the competition, Morzine remains a hot spot for many activities, but what makes it so popular?
Ease of transport is one thing with most tourists arriving at Geneva airport. This is a main International airport with many cheap flights available from all over the world. Once you arrive to Geneva, Geneva to Morzine transfers can often cost less than 25€ with Alpybus and will take little more than an hour door to door.
The range of activities and village night life also makes it a strong favourite for many tourists. When booking a holiday involving outdoor activities there are certain aspects that you cannot control such as weather or unforeseen injury. However in Morzine this is not the end of the fun as it is a busy tourist town packed with great restaurants, vibrant bars and a few clubs. It is also a historical town with many tours and activities available daily.
Not surprisingly, the one thing people will mention that impresses them about Morzine, is the effort that goes in to maintaining the resort. Unlike other resorts, which are heavily criticized for not putting profits from the resort back into the maintenance, Morzine is a shining example to how a resort should be run. Every year many of the old lift systems are replaced to increase user comfort and reduce queuing time. The mountain bike trails are said to be some of the best in the Alps with great effort going into removing rocks and roots to maintain long flowing ride. The foot paths are also all in excellent condition and clearly signposted so ramblers can spend more time embracing the wonderful wildlife and scenery with less time getting lost or trying to pass over impassible ground.
