Portes du Soleil Ski Resort Guide
Portes du Soleil, France
Rated: 4/5 (from 5 ratings)
| Recommended For | Freeriders, Expert Skiers, Intermediates, Beginners and Snowboarders! |
|---|---|
| Total Piste Length | 400km |
| Highest Lift | 2,470m |
| Lowest Lift | 900m |
| Nearest Airports | Sion and Geneva |
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Portes du Soleil
The ski area of Portes du Soleil comprises the ski slopes of 14 ski areas, including Avoriaz, Les Gets and Morzine.
Summary
The ski area includes 14 Ski Resorts with a combined total of 400km of downhill skiing, with 285 marked pistes, served by a total of 196 ski lifts. The appropriate Lift Pass allows you to ski or snowboard in any of the ski areas of Abondance, Avoriaz, Châtel, La Chapelle d'Abondance, La Grande Terche, Les Gets, Montriond, Morzine, Saint Jean d'Aulps, Champoussin, Champéry, Les Crosets, Morgins and Torgon.
With ski lifts as high as 2,470m, snow cover is generally reliable.
Skiing
There are a variety of pistes to suit all levels of skier ability, from Beginner to Expert.
Snowboarding
Portes du Soleil is very highly rated by Snowboarders and there are a variety of Snow and Terrain Parks.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Portes du Soleil?
The next notable snow forecast is 30cm, expected on 19 November, with around 77cm forecast over the next 7 days.
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Ski Area Stats
Portes du Soleil Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 32 | |
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| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 100 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 122 | |
| Green Pistes Beginner Runs | 31 | |
| Downhill Total Length | 400km | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 243km | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 196 | |
Altitudes & Slopes
Portes du Soleil Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 2,470m |
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| Lowest Piste | 900m |
Ratings & Suitability
| Freeriders | |
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| Expert Skiers | |
| Intermediate Skiers | |
| Beginners | |
| Snowboarding |
Ski Hire in Portes du Soleil
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Ski Lessons in Portes du Soleil
To choose a Ski School, and book Group Ski Lessons or a Private Instructor, see Portes du Soleil Ski Schools and Portes du Soleil Ski Instructors.
Location and Map
Where is Portes du Soleil?
This ski resort is in Haute-Savoie, Rhône-Alpes, France.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Portes du Soleil is Sion, 70 minutes drive away.
Berne, Geneva, Annecy, Chambery, Basel, Grenoble, Lyon Bron, Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg, Zurich, Turin Caselle, Lyon St-Exupéry and Dole–Jura airports are all within three hours drive.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
There are 196 ski lifts.
Season Dates
When is Portes du Soleil open?
We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
