Morzine: Avoriaz
The Chablais Alps define the setting of Avoriaz — this purpose-built, car-free resort occupies a high terrace above Morzine, with steep mountain ground shaping its compact form. Created in the 1960s, Avoriaz became known for bold, dark timber-clad apartment buildings designed to sit close to the surrounding rock and slopes; architect Jacques Labro was central to its early plan. At 1,800 metres, it is one of the French centres of Portes du Soleil, the cross-border ski area shared by France and Switzerland. Pedestrian streets replace ordinary resort traffic in the core, while lifts and pistes connect the settlement with the wider Chablais mountain network. The terrain also supports walking and mountain-biking routes.
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Morzine combines the bustle of a long-established Alpine resort with the slower rhythm of a mountain valley, reflecting its position in Haute-Savoie’s Portes du Soleil area. The town follows the Dranse de Morzine beneath wooded slopes and alpine pastures, close to the French-Swiss border. Winter sports are central here, with lifts linking Morzine to the wider Portes du Soleil network, while summer brings walkers and cyclists into the same high country. Timber-and-slate chalets recall Morzine’s origins as a farming community, and its parish church remains a focal point in the centre. Continue with other webcams from the area to see how this part of the French Alps connects regionally.
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