Morgins

To the east, you are connected to Châtel.

And to the south, you can ski straight over the peaks into the Swiss resorts of Champéry, Les Crosets, Morgins, and Champoussin.

Because of its height, it gets the absolute best, most consistent snow cover in the entire domain.

Even if the lower valley resorts are struggling for snow in late April, Avoriaz is almost always fully open and snow sure.

You ski from France into Switzerland, and suddenly the currency changes from euros to Swiss francs.

The mountain huts change too.

On the French side, you're stopping for a heavy tartiflette or a fondue, but the second you cross into Les Crosets or Morgins, you are stopping at a traditional Swiss wooden buvette for a proper crispy Swiss rösti topped with fried eggs and bacon.

[laughs] Oh, the Swiss rösti is spectacular.

For a high-altitude peak restaurant, spending around 33 Swiss francs for a massive, delicious lunch for two is practically unheard of.

You can grab a freshly squeezed juice, a craft beer from nearby Morgins or Lausanne, and a cookie, and sit back in a deckchair while looking out at two different countries.

It is an absolute must-visit

[laughs] It's the business.