Chalet Morillon -
Set in the beautiful Giffre Valley, Morillon is an incredibly accessible resort,
only 55km from Geneva, and your low cost airline arrival from various UK regions
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Morillon village, with its 16th Century Church, offers a traditional French atmosphere, as it has escaped the attention of the mass market tour operators. An 8 minute drive up the mountain (or by gondola) brings you into the resort of Morillon Les Esserts, (and Chalet Morillon) at a height of 1100 metres. Value for money restaurants and the "local pub" make eating out (on staff day off ) and socialising a pleasure.
Morillon is popular with families and holds the 'Les p'tits Montagnards' label for its superb children facilities. The 'Village des Enfants', for children aged between 6 months and 10, is just 200 yards in front of the chalet.
The resort is part of the Grand Massif ski area (Flaine, Samoëns, Les Carroz) and
its 265km of piste. Most ski-
In addition the chalet overlooks the nursery slope, so the balcony offers a superb
position for watching over the beginners. Intermediates will enjoy the wide open
slopes while experts have easy access to more challenging runs. For snowboarders,
the 'Jampark Concept' is operated at three locations. Morillon is also an ideal starting
point for Nordic activities including cross-
WHY MORILLON
- Access to the superb Grand Massif ski area and 165 kms of piste for all abilities
- Superb position of Chalet Morillon, (ski-
in/ski-
out), close to lifts and overlooking the nursery slopes. - Plenty to keep the kids happy (big and small)
- Very easy access from Geneva airport (60 minute transfer
RESORT GUIDE
Resort height (1100m-
Grand Massif 265 km 77 lifts
133 slopes
15 green
53 blue
51 red
14 black
Beginners **** Intermediates **** Experts ***, Freeride****
Driving distance from Calais 555 miles
(8 hours keeping within the speed limit)
