Les Portes du Soleil

Les Portes du Soleil
Les Portes du Soleil is the world's first cross-border ski area, linking 12 French and Swiss village resorts between Haute-Savoie and Valais. It offers around 600 km of skiing, 208 lifts and 307 runs, with slopes for all levels from green to black. The area spans two countries and two currencies, allowing skiers to cross the border on skis.

Families and Kids

The area is family-friendly, with three resorts labelled 'Famille Plus Montagne' (Châtel, Les Gets and Morzine) and numerous areas set up for first tracks. Children's ski schools and snow gardens are available, such as the Piou Piou Club snow garden in Les Gets for children from age 3 and the ESS Swiss Ski School Snow Garden in Morgins.

Food and drinks

More than 90 high-altitude restaurants line the Portes du Soleil ski slopes, ranging from small farm inns to gourmet restaurants. Local specialities include raclette (Valais PDO or Savoie PGI), Berthoud made with Abondance AOP cheese, and Swiss fondue.
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Status

Information

  • Easy slopes: 250 km
  • Intermediate slopes: 140 km
  • Advanced slopes: 22 km
    • Number of snowparks: 30
    • Night skiing: Yes
    • Ski school: Yes
    • Free entrance: No
    • Children activities: Children ski lessons, Sledging, Snow play area

Opening hours

The Portes du Soleil winter season runs from 19 December 2026 to 18 April 2027. Daily slope opening times are unknown.

Admission fees

The Portes du Soleil ski pass gives access to 12 resorts spread between France and Switzerland, covering the whole 600 km cross-border area. Various offers exist, including a Family Pass, an Under 12s Season Pass, Early Booking, a Snow package, presale season tickets, a Tribu Pass and YouCanSKI packages. Season pass holders also benefit from free ski days in partner resorts.

Contact

Webpage
en.portesdusoleil.com

Access

Nearby stops

  • La Foilleuse (Morgins)0 meters walking distance
  • Marcheusson0 meters walking distance
  • Croix-de-Culet0 meters walking distance
  • Torgon, La Cheurgne950 meters walking distance
  • Morgins, Bayèse1050 meters walking distance

Travel duration

From
Travel time
Martigny
1h 13m
Lausanne
1h 24m
Sion
1h 33m
Genève
2h 7m
Brig
2h 9m

FAQ

  • Can I ski across the border between France and Switzerland?
    Yes. Les Portes du Soleil is the world's first cross-border ski area, and skiers can start their run in France and finish it in Switzerland, or vice versa, without removing their skis.
  • How many ski resorts make up Les Portes du Soleil?
    Les Portes du Soleil brings together 12 French-Swiss village resorts: Abondance, Avoriaz 1800, Champéry, Châtel, La Chapelle d'Abondance, Les Gets, Montriond, Morgins, Morzine-Avoriaz, Saint-Jean d'Aulps, Torgon and Val-d'Illiez - Les Crosets - Champoussin.
  • Does the Portes du Soleil ski pass also cover other ski areas?
    The Portes du Soleil season pass includes free ski days in partner resorts such as Les 4 Vallées (Verbier, Bruson, La Tzoumaz, Nendaz, Veysonnaz and Thyon), the Alpspass area (Aletsch Arena, Engelberg-Titlis, Jungfrau, Adelboden-Lenk), Compagnie du Mont Blanc, Espace San Bernardo (La Rosière + La Thuile) and Montgenèvre.
  • What family offers are available at Les Portes du Soleil?
    The area offers a Family Pass with 10% off ski passes, a Snow package with a free children's package, and an Under 12s Season Pass giving one free child under 12 for every adult pass purchased. Three resorts (Châtel, Les Gets and Morzine) are labelled 'Famille Plus Montagne'.
  • What non-skiing activities are available in winter?
    Beyond skiing, the area offers snowshoeing, ski touring, cross-country skiing, dog sledding, ice driving, ice climbing, snowmobile rides, sledging, ice skating and après-ski entertainment across its 12 resorts.

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