Montriond, an authentic village in the Vallée d’Aulps in Haute-Savoie, offers an exceptional natural setting, in the immediate vicinity of Morzine, Avoriaz and the vast expanses of the Portes du Soleil. This village stands out for its magnificent eponymous lake, a natural jewel that becomes a popular leisure base in summer and a magical landscape in winter. Montriond charms with its peaceful atmosphere, traditional dwellings and strategic access to big-mountain skiing, notably via the Ardent cable car leading towards Avoriaz and the Swiss sectors. It’s an ideal destination for those seeking the tranquillity of a Savoyard village while enjoying the facilities of an international ski area.
Montriond
Overview
Montriond
📏 Altitude: 1200 m
🎿 Alpine skiing: 600 km
⛷️ Cross-country skiing: 5 km
🌟 Resort style: Village resort
💰 From 59 €/day (2026-2027)
📅 Open 11 December 2026 to 18 April 2027
Overview of Montriond
The architecture of Montriond is typical of the Aulps valley villages, with traditional timber-and-stone chalets and steep-pitched roofs covered in slate or shingles. The village is organised into several scattered hamlets, preserving a rural atmosphere and a peaceful way of life. The centrepiece is the Lac de Montriond — a stunning natural alpine lake bordered by forests and cliffs. The Cascade d’Ardent nearby is another remarkable natural site. Though close to the bustle of Morzine, Montriond has preserved its own identity, where nature and traditional buildings harmonise beautifully.
Our review — Montriond
3.0/5
Ski area — key figures — Montriond
- 🌟 Village resort (Haute-Savoie)
- 📏 1200 m Village altitude (2250 m Top altitude)
- 🎿 308 runs
🚠 39 ski lifts
Average lift age: 30 years
When to visit
Montriond in summer
In summer, the Lac de Montriond becomes the vibrant heart of the village, offering a complete leisure base: supervised swimming, a beach, kayak and paddleboard hire, mini-golf and pony rides. An ideal spot for families and water-lovers. Walking trails are numerous, leading to the Cascade d’Ardent, the Lac Vert or offering panoramic views over the valley. The village of Les Lindarets — famous for its free-roaming goats — is a local curiosity accessible on foot, by car or by mini-train. Mountain biking also has its place, with varied routes, and the proximity of Morzine provides access to a world-renowned bike park.
🎯 Things to do in summer:
✅ Road cycling • ✅ Downhill MTB • ✅ Enduro MTB • ✅ Hiking • ✅ Rafting • ✅ Canyoning
Montriond in winter
In winter, Montriond is a strategic and peaceful gateway to the vast Portes du Soleil ski area. The Ardent gondola — located in the commune — provides direct and quick access to the Avoriaz, Lindarets and Chatel sectors, offering 600 km of runs linked between France and Switzerland. This is a considerable advantage for avoiding the crowds of central Morzine. Around the Lac de Montriond — often frozen in winter — activities such as ice diving and beautiful snowshoe walks are possible in a magical setting. The atmosphere is calmer than in a resort proper, ideal for those seeking tranquillity after an intense day on the slopes. Montriond also offers some cross-country skiing possibilities, notably a loop around the lake when snow conditions allow — an approximately 6 km route in a magnificent setting, ideal for contemplative skiing.
🎯 Things to do in winter:
✅ Alpine skiing • ✅ Cross-country skiing • ✅ Ski touring • ✅ Snowshoeing • ✅ Winter walks
Skiing
Below are the 2 ski areas accessible from Montriond: Avoriaz Montriond (alpin), Les Portes du Soleil (alpin).
Ski area — Avoriaz Montriond
⛰️ Altitudes: 980 m – 2250 m
🎿 Alpine skiing: 75 km
💰 Day pass: 59 €
For 1 to 2 days of skiing, you can also ski on the Montriond-Avoriaz ski area. 35 ski lifts and 53 runs including 5 green, 27 blue, 14 red and 6 black.
Ski area — Les Portes du Soleil
⛰️ Altitudes: 974 m – 2276 m
🎿 Alpine skiing: 600 km
💰 Day pass: 73 €
With 600 km of runs across 12 resorts, the Portes du Soleil is not simply a ski area but one of the world’s largest interconnected ski safari spaces. Its unique feature is enabling a genuine ski journey, crossing the Franco-Swiss border almost without removing your skis, for an ever-renewed sliding and discovery experience. Extending from 1,000 to 2,400 metres altitude, the ski area offers incredible terrain diversity: from forest runs to wide high pastures, from gentle panoramic descents to legendary black runs such as the Mur Suisse at Champery — reserved for the most experienced skiers. While the heart of the ski area (Avoriaz, Chatel, Morgins, Champery) is perfectly linked ski-in ski-out, the immensity of the territory means some links between sectors — such as between Morzine and Les Gets — may require a short walk or shuttle. This reinforces the idea of a journey, where each resort preserves its own identity. Key resort highlights include: Avoriaz — the innovative high-altitude hub perched at 1,800 m, with its own 78 km of runs and links to Switzerland, famous for The Stash (a unique ecological snowpark with timber modules in the forest) and the Snowcross (marked but ungroomed runs for safe freeride initiation). Morzine and Les Gets — large village resorts combining village atmosphere and large-resort facilities with dynamic ski areas. Montriond — offering secret and fast access via the Ardent gondola, depositing skiers at the strategic Les Lindarets junction with direct links to Avoriaz and Switzerland. La Chapelle-d’Abondance — with its own 35 km ski area across two sectors, one connecting to the Swiss Torgon slopes for a gentler gateway to the wider domain.
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Ski pass prices — Montriond
Current lift pass prices for ski areas accessible from Montriond.
| Ski area | Day pass | 6-day pass | Season pass | Season (prices) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avoriaz Montriond (alpin skiing) | 59 € | N/A | N/A | 2026-2027 |
| Les Portes du Soleil (alpin skiing) | 73 € | 373 € | 1303 € | 2026-2027 |
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