From piste-side mornings to fireside evenings, the Portes du Soleil delivers the kind of winter experience that keeps skiers, boarders, and mountain lovers coming back year after year. Our portfolio of luxury ski chalets in this vast and varied region is designed to elevate your stay with style, comfort, and unbeatable locations.
Set across 12 resorts straddling the French–Swiss border, Portes du Soleil offers one of the largest linked ski areas in the world. With over 600 kilometres of groomed runs and a huge variety of terrain, this is a place that encourages exploration, with chalets that welcome you home in the best way possible.
Whether you’re carving across wide-open pistes, ducking into wooded trails, or venturing off-piste into pristine powder, Portes du Soleil has something for every level and every pace. Around 70% of the runs sit below the treeline, creating fantastic visibility even in snowy conditions, while high-altitude areas like Avoriaz ensure reliable snow cover throughout the season.
Morzine sits at the heart of the French side and is one of the area’s best-loved resorts. With easy access to both Avoriaz and Les Gets, it’s a natural base for guests looking to explore the region. The town is full of alpine character, with a buzzy centre, great restaurants, and terrain to suit all levels – from mellow tree-lined descents to challenging black runs and off-piste bowls on the Chamossière.
Set above Morzine is Avoriaz, a snow-sure, high-altitude resort. Entirely car-free, it’s a place where horse-drawn sleighs still cross the snowy streets and every chalet has doorstep access to the slopes. The terrain is incredibly diverse – from family-friendly greens to serious freeride – and it’s home to standout features like The Stash snowpark and direct links to Swiss resorts including Champéry and Les Crosets.
Just a few minutes’ drive from Morzine lies Les Gets, a picture-perfect alpine village with a welcoming, laid-back feel. It’s particularly well suited to families, with gentle beginner slopes, excellent ski schools, and a pedestrian-friendly centre. The Chavannes and Mont Chéry ski areas offer sweeping views and great intermediate skiing, as well as access to the wider Portes du Soleil domain.
Over towards the Swiss border, Châtel offers a more traditional alpine atmosphere. With chocolate-box chalets, local cheesemakers, and a relaxed rhythm, it feels like a true mountain village. Yet it also packs a punch on the slopes, with fast access to both the French and Swiss sectors, uncrowded runs, and excellent freeride terrain. Off the slopes, enjoy thermal spas, winter walks, and authentic Savoyard dining.
Other nearby gems include Montriond, known for its serene lake and easy access to the Ardent lift, and La Chapelle d’Abondance, a haven for cross-country skiing and winter hiking. Together, these resorts form a region that’s as much about quality of life as it is about quantity of pistes.
However you choose to experience Portes du Soleil – fast-paced and full-tilt or slow and scenic – it promises a truly memorable escape. Contact us today to find your perfect chalet and start planning your next adventure in the Alps.