Morzine may not contain the cachet of Val d’Isère or Courchevel but at two stylish and spacious additions to its chalet collection there’s a relaxed vibe that’s easy to enjoyAnyone flirting with the belief of turning their backs on the daily grind and seeking a new life in the mountains should head for Morzine to see how it can be done. The picturesque town that knocks spots off the likes of Val d’Isère,for this skier’s money, is domestic to dozens of tantalizing chalets set up by Brits who’ve hurry for the hills.
The Portes du Soleil is an obvious place for them to head: handy for Geneva, and part of a huge ski network,with a near perfect resort base boasting two cinemas that show English-language films, skating and hockey ice rinks, or decent shops,restaurants and cafes around quaint (charmingly old fashioned) squares, plus laid-back après ski.
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Source: theguardian.com