Morillon is a quiet, traditional village in the French Alps, set in the Giffre Valley of Haute-Savoie with views across to Mont Blanc. The resort splits into two distinct parts - the old village at 700m, built around a 16th-century church and wooden chalets, and the modern, largely car-free satellite of Morillon 1100 Les Esserts, perched on a wooded plateau at the foot of the slopes. It's a place with a genuinely relaxed pace, where the feel is more Alpine village than purpose-built resort, and where families in particular tend to settle in quickly.

As part of the Grand Massif ski area, Morillon gives you access to 265km of linked pistes shared with Flaine, Samoëns, Les Carroz, and Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval. Morillon's own slopes reach up to 2,500m and include a mix of gentle greens, flowing blues, and some satisfying reds through the trees. The resort's position means many runs are north-facing and sheltered from wind, which helps snow hold well throughout the season. Nine lifts serve the local area, including a gondola connecting the village to Morillon 1100 and the Coulouvrier chairlift - one of the longest in Europe at 2.9km.

Away from the slopes, Morillon keeps things simple and appealing. Lac Bleu, a glacier-fed lake on the edge of the village, is a local gathering spot with a lakeside bar and restaurant. The weekly village market is worth a wander for local cheeses and charcuterie, and the Giffre river trail offers lovely winter walks. For a change of scene, Samoëns is a five-minute drive away with a wider selection of shops, bars, and restaurants. Check out Morillon ski deals to start planning your trip.