Occupying an enviable position at the foot of the slopes next to the Pleney lift in Morzine is the hugely-popular 3* ski-in hotel le Tremplin. The hotel is traditional in style and décor, with spacious public areas on the ground floor including a lounge, bar, restaurant and sweeping sun terrace. All 34 bedrooms are either small single or double, standard double or triple, and are tastefully decorated.

Morzine skiing

Morzine is part of the massive Porte du Soleil ski area. It really does offer something for everyone, particularly for boarders, who can also head to Avoriaz where they'll find a series of snowparks and a giant "ecological park" (loads of natural modules set off-piste between the trees)called the Stash. Beginners will appreciate some of the gentle local runs, which help on those first tentative days.

Morzine ski resort

Before becomming a ski resort, beautiful Morzine was originally a town in itself. This means that there is more to do than in your average purpose-built resort, with a decent selection of shops and more non-skiing activities than you will need in a week. Accommodation is varied in terms of size, age and price.