Morzine is a genteel alpine town situated in the heart of the Portes du Soleil area in Haute Savoie. It is close to the Swiss border, and only a short distance away from the purpose-built ski resort of Avoriaz. Thirty-minutes drive from Evian les Bains on the shore of Lake Geneva, Morzine is the perfect place in which to look for French property for sale if you want a chalet or villa in France in an authentic Alpine village that offers world class skiing facilities on your doorstep.
Morzine became popular in the 1920s and 1930s with the opening of the "Grand Hotel", said to be the spur that got tourism going in the resort. Today, Morzine is loved by skiers who come from all over the world for its wide range of winter sports activities. Morzine is especially popular with families, as the gentle slopes that caress the village sides make ski runs ideal for beginners and young children.
Morzine property mainly consists of villas, chalets and apartments. Most Morzine property is constructed in the traditional alpine wood styles so associated with mountain villages in the Alps, offering a cosy habitat during the winter months. French property in the village is competitively priced, especially when compared to similar property in Val d'Isere. A typical 4-bed chalet in Morzine will cost in the region of 365,000 euros.
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