Morillon skiing: an overview
Located at a lower altitude than some of the other local resorts made Morillon a destination for French family daytrippers who could time their visits according to the snow coverage. Thankfully the installation of numerous snow cannons has extended Morillon to become a much more snow sure destination. The ski season tends to run from December through to April.
The runs around Morillon and Morillon 1100 are mostly greens and blues, although accessing the more challenging runs around Flaine and farther afield is straightforward. Reds, a few blacks and good off-piste variety is all within easy reach.
If fun parks are your thing then access to Flaine in the Grand Massif will see you richly rewarded. The HO5 Park by the Calcédoine piste in Flaine enables freestylers to choose between different levels of kickers, rails, and boxes. There are also three half pipes and to relax afterwards try the trail ‘Ze Forest’ with banked curves that lead through the forest.
Non-skiing activities in Morillon
If you have ever wanted to try your hand at ski touring then the quiet and calm around the valleys near Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval and Samoëns will make for a memorable day. Join a guided group tour for those aged 12+ where you can take time to take in the spectacular scenery away from the buzz of the busy pistes.
If you want to stay closer to home snowshoe rental will allow you to make tracks in the valley or higher up if you’re feeling energetic. Morillon even has a village ice-skating rink for you to practice your moves, while several sledging slopes allow children to safely enjoy the thrills and spills on the snow.
Things to do in Morillon village
Organised by the local tourist office Morillon promotes a dedicated winter season of activities for tourists. These include sled races, concerts and ski-joring, which involves standing on skis and being towed by a horse, what could possibly go wrong? If you need a slower day midweek there is always the indoor pool to soak away to recentre your mojo.
Family-friendly and kids’ fun in Morillon
The gentle pace of life in Morillon make it ideal for safely keeping an eye on your kids but at the same time there are ample amenities to keep youngsters amused. The Village des Enfants Is a daycare centre winter nursery aimed at youngsters and children from six months old to 10 years. It is open throughout the winter season and is located higher in the resort at Morillon 1100 or Les Esserts, as it is also known. The daycare centre has been thoughtfully set apart from the busier parts of the village and can be accessed by a short walk from the children’s village. The setting is particularly calm close to the heart of the Esserts forest. Activities include tennis, an activity park and playground in the trees, climbing frames, and park, quad bikes, trampolines, horse riding, ice skating and mini golf.
Nodošanas laiks: februāris 13th
Uzvarētāja paziņojums: februāris 14th
