Montriond, Portes du Soleil

Resort altitude: 950 m

Montriond is a close neighbouring village to Morzine, just a couple of minutes drive away and on a free bus route. It is ideal for people looking for a holiday home with easy access to the skiing or walking / mountain biking, but without being too close to bars, restaurants and nightlife.

Winter
In winter its location is perfect for taking advantage of all the resorts of the Portes du Soleil. Montriond is just a 5 minute drive into Morzine to access the Super Morzine and Pleney ski areas, with links to Les Gets and also just a 5 minute drive to the telecabine at Ardent.

Ardent is one of the best points of access to the Portes du Soleil. The telecabine takes you right into the heart of the ski area, to Lindarets, a wide open bowl, perfect for beginners. From here 3 high speed chair lifts whisk skiers to Avoriaz, Chatel and the Swiss resorts of Morgins and Champery. A blue run brings skiers right back down to Ardent at the end of the day where a popular bar makes a good meeting point for an apres-ski drink.

For cross country skiers, there are beautiful, wooded tracks around the beautiful Lac Montriond.

A free ski bus runs from the village of Montriond into Morzine and to the telecabine at Ardent.

Summer
In summer visitors will similarly appreciate Montriond's blend of peaceful tranquillity and easy access to all the facilities. Morzine, with its open-air swimming pool, tennis courts and numerous other leisure facilities, is an easy cycle ride away.

Lac Montriond, between the village and the main lift at Ardent is very popular in summer for swimming, canoeing and for the annual 'son et lumiere' fireworks display.

The nearby goat village of Lindarets is a popular summer day out; children love feeding the goats which wander freely round this summer pasture village.

In the centre of Montriond is a small supermarket, a popular restaurant, a bar, post office, sports shop and doctor's surgery.