Snowboarding in Morzine

Often referred to as the snowboarding capital of Europe, Morzine & Avoriaz offer some of the best terrain in the world and plenty of it.  The area is packed with natural jumps and obstacles with acres of easily accessible off-piste and powder fields.

There are numerous snowboard parks built every season around the Portes du Soleil resorts. Here's just a taste of what's on offer:

Snowcross

Areas of off piste made safe by piste staff

Snowpark d’Arare and Superpipe

The largest snowpark with rails, tables, spines, rollercoasters, walls and kinked rails and the superpipe

Big Airbag

As it sounds – a safe landing for practicing jumps

Trashers

Jumps and rails suitable for kids and beginners

The Stash

Access via the 6 seater highspeed Prolays chairlift

A new concept in snowparks imported from the USA, developed by Mr Burton, famous for his snowboards.

A fun playground, in the middle of the Lindarets forest, ideal for intermediate to advanced level snowboarders and skiers wishing to ride backcountry and freestyle together.

Technical Details:

Length – 1.3km
Total vertical descent – 470m

Wooden Obstacles: a wall for vertical sliding, logs and tree trunk obstacles, wooden tables for sliding on, jumps from paths and rocks, trees bent like rainbows, snow shock-absorbers, wooden toboggans, ramps, natural obstacles

 

NB; helmets are compulsory for many snowparks