Portes Du Soleil Things To Do

Portes Du Soleil holidays in the French Alps are a family favourite, as both winter holidays and summer holidays in France. The region is an Alpine wonderland of picture-postcard villages and stunning scenery – as beautiful as any top skiing region in Switzerland, Norway, Austria, Italy or Canada. And although most of the action takes place on the piste at Portes Du Soleil, away from the slopes there are enough activities to keep everyone happy. 

 

Tobogganing

Ice skating

Snowshoeing

Cross-country skiing

Dog sledging

Ice diving

Sleigh rides

Paragliding

Snow biking

Walking trails

 

Swimming

Bowling

Gym

Saunas and Jacuzzis

Health & Beauty Centre

Ice Hockey

 

Other fantastic activities on offer to you at Portes Du Soleil include hot-air ballooning over spectacular mountains at Avoriaz, and even helicopter tours at Morzine. At Avoriaz you could sit back, relax and enjoy the view as you take a horse-drawn sleigh ride around the village. The beautiful church at Chatel is well worth a look, and a visit to the local village cheese factory at Les Gets can be an interesting family excursion.

 

There is a good range of shops at Portes Du Soleil. The charming outdoor market at Morzine has been a weekly event since as far back as the 16^th Century. The compact town centre at Les Gets has a vibe all of its own, with tourists and locals alike flocking there each weekday afternoon. At Avoriaz, the shops on the pedestrianised streets sell everything from high fashion to charming holiday souvenirs.

Finding places to eat and drink at Portes Du Soleil is easy. At Les Gets, the cosy restaurants and bistros offer a varied range of cuisine, from gourmet specialities to fast food. There is international fayre to suit all tastes and budgets at Morzine. And at wonderful Avoriaz, the legendary mountain restaurants serve delicious meat and cheese dishes that simply have to be sampled. And if you’re self-catering during your cheap skiing holiday at Portes Du Soleil, you can stock up on supplies at Avoriaz’s 3 supermarkets.

 

The apres ski available at Portes Du Soleil has something for everyone to enjoy. At Chatel, there is a laid-back atmosphere in the evenings, with a good choice of traditional bars. If you prefer your nightlife a bit livelier, the nightclubs at Avoriaz are always packed. For teetotallers and those simply seeking a quiet evening, a trip to the cinema at Morzine could be just the thing.