Photogallery of Morzine-Avoriaz, France

The French resort town of Morzine-Avoriaz enjoys a stunning location in the Chablais Alps. It is widely popular around the world thanks to its beneficial location in the central skiing area. The resort’s authorities do their best to save the clean environment of the region and maintain its natural beauty. Because of this, there are no cars and other means of transport that poison the air in the resort. In Morzine-Avoriaz, people are allowed to walk, use skis or horse-driven sled to move around. The region has strikingly picturesque landscapes reminiscent of a winter fairytale. This is a wonderful destination for an active holiday. The plateau where Morzine-Avoriaz is currently located was empty until the mid-20th century. Local shepherds used it as a pasture for their livestock. Once, Jean Vuarnet, a famous alpine ski racer and Olympic champion, arrived here to polish his skiing skills. Vuarnet was so charmed by the local nature and striking views that he decided to open an alpine ski resort here. The project was really interesting – the town’s streets were ski runs at the same time. The architecture of buildings was modern but it had to be laconic enough not to mute the natural beauty of the region. The new unusual resort for all fans of alpine skiing opened in 1962. Much has changed in the look of Morzine-Avoriaz since that time. The resort was getting bigger year by year. It has become internationally famous. Many filmmakers were enchanted by the … Read further