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Winter season 2025-2026: the Portes du Soleil in great shape

Back to blog1 March 2026

Exceptional snow conditions

The 2025-2026 season is off to the best possible start: snowfall is above seasonal averages across the entire Portes du Soleil ski area. Conditions are ideal for skiers of all levels.

The ski area in numbers

The Portes du Soleil ski area offers:

600 km of slopes between France and Switzerland
196 ski lifts
12 resorts including Avoriaz, Morzine, Les Gets, Châtel, Champéry…

The 12 resorts span both France and Switzerland and are linked by a single ski pass. On the French side you will find Avoriaz, Morzine, Les Gets, Châtel and La Chapelle d'Abondance; on the Swiss side, Champéry, Les Crosets, Morgins and Champoussin.

In terms of pistes, there are around 286 runs of all levels — a mix of green, blue, red and black, including highly challenging routes such as the "Mur Suisse" (Pas de Chavanette), considered one of the most difficult pistes in the world.

In summer, 24 lifts remain open from June to September for mountain biking and hiking, with several Bike Parks, downhill tracks, cross-country trails and numerous walking paths.

Approximately 1 hour from Geneva airport. Access is via the A40 motorway on the French side and the A9 on the Swiss side, with TGV stations nearby (Thonon, Cluses, Aigle, etc.).

From Abondance, the cable car of the Essert connects you directly to the Châtel ski area in under 20 minutes.

Our tips for planning your stay

Ski storage room: The hotel has a secure ski storage room to store your equipment between outings — no need to drag skis and boots up to your room!

Equipment rental: The rental shop is a 2-minutes walk from the hotel. Book in advance during peak season.

Shuttles: Daily shuttles connect Abondance to the other resorts in the ski area. Timetables available at reception.

After skiing, at the Les Touristes bistro

After a day on the slopes, nothing beats a mulled wine or a homemade hot chocolate at the hotel bar. Our team will prepare a hot drink, a cocktail or a soft drink from our selection of 13 artisan syrups.

The bar is open from 10am to 9:30pm — perfect for aperitifs or a last drink of the day.

See you on the slopes!