The Portes du Soleil Ski Area

Just over an hour’s drive from Geneva airport, Chalet Gueret offers easy access to the massive Portes du Soleil skiing area with 650 km of piste linking 12 resorts in France and Switzerland.

The chalet minibus and driver will take guests to and from the slopes, and we will be happy to advise you on the best places to ski. And what a choice of there is! There are runs to suit all abilities. The views are well worth stopping for, and you are never far from one of the many mountain restaurants which are a feature of the area.

The Morzine / Les Gets skiing area is the nearest – just seven minutes’ drive away. With 50 ski lifts it is the largest local ski area on the circuit. There are great beginners’ slopes. Intermediate and advanced skiers will enjoy the tree-lined runs and snow bowls with magnificent views of the Mont Blanc. There are some challenging runs and off-piste opportunities for expert skiers.

Portes du Soleil Ski Facts 650 km of piste Height: 1000m-2450m 12 linked resorts in France and Switzerland 208 ski lifts

On the other side of the valley the Ardent lift takes you into the Portes du Soleil circuit with access to the slopes above Avoriaz, Chatel and Les Crozets. The Super-Morzine lift takes you to the gentler runs below Avoriaz, while Les Prodains is at the bottom of some of the most challenging skiing in the area.

Snowboarders are at home in Les Portes du Soleil and gravitate towards Avoriaz with its 1.5 km snowpark. Morzine has French, International and British ski schools. It is always advisable to pre-book, and we will be happy to help.