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Local guides
Make the most of the mountains
Ski areas, hire shops, things to do and where to eat, all from people who know the col well.
Winter
Winter
Ski areas and drive times
There's no big lift system at the col itself, so you've a choice of seven ski areas within half an hour. Five of them are part of the Portes du Soleil.
| Ski area | Drive | Linked to | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abondance | 13 min | Not linked | 17 km of pistes, 9 lifts, 950 to 1,730 m |
| Saint-Jean-d'Aulps (La Grande Terche) | 16 min | Not linked | 28 km of pistes, 16 lifts, 950 to 1,800 m |
| La Chapelle-d'Abondance | 20 min | Châtel, Avoriaz and the Swiss side | Portes du Soleil |
| Morzine | 20 min | Les Gets, Avoriaz, Châtel, Les Lindarets and the Swiss side | Portes du Soleil |
| Ardent | 25 min | Les Lindarets and Avoriaz | Portes du Soleil |
| Châtel | 26 min | Avoriaz and the Swiss side | Portes du Soleil |
| Les Gets | 27 min | Morzine | Portes du Soleil |
Winter
Do you need the big pass?
A Portes du Soleil pass covers all 12 linked resorts across France and Switzerland. It's the one to get if you want to ski from one valley to the next in a day.
But you don't always need it. Staying here, most people drive to a different resort each day, and buying a day pass for wherever you're skiing usually works out cheaper. The two non-linked areas closest to the chalet, Abondance and Saint-Jean-d'Aulps, are also the cheapest.
Prices are for an adult from the 2025/26 season, bought online. Check the resort websites for this season's prices before you buy.
| Six days of skiing | Cost |
|---|---|
| 6-day Portes du Soleil pass | €345 |
| Or one day each at Châtel (€53), Les Gets/Morzine (€48), Abondance (€27.50), Saint-Jean-d'Aulps (€32), La Chapelle-d'Abondance (€56) and Avoriaz (€53) | €269.50 |
Winter
Ski hire
Book ahead and skip the queue in the shop on your first morning.
Skimium Sport Neige
Your closest hire shop. Book before you come and pick your kit up after 17:00 the day before your first day on the slopes. Choose Chalet Carré at checkout for 10% off.
Blanc des Montagnes
A technician brings your skis to the door and makes the final adjustments there. Everything is set up in advance from your height, weight, shoe size, age and ability. A minimum number of days or amount of kit may apply.
- Adult skis, boots and poles€25 a day
- Child skis, boots and poles€20 a day
- Helmet€15 a stay
Winter
More than skiing
| Activity | Where |
|---|---|
| Snowshoeing | Morzine, Les Gets, Avoriaz, Châtel, and right here at the col |
| Dog sledding | Les Gets, Avoriaz |
| Ice skating | Les Gets, Morzine |
| Mountain karting | Saint-Jean-d'Aulps |
| Fantasticable zip line | Châtel |
| Ski joëring | Les Gets |
| Ice diving under the frozen lake | Montriond |
| Aquariaz water park | Avoriaz |
| Yoga in the snow | Avoriaz, Morzine |
| Woody indoor leisure centre: bowling, laser tag, darts, karaoke | Saint-Jean-d'Aulps |
Winter
Winter at the Col du Corbier
The col stopped running big lifts in 2012. What's left is quiet and lovely, especially with children.
Snowshoeing
Marked trails through the forest and meadows at the col.
Sledging
Safe, gentle slopes for children's first go on the snow. Hire sledges from Biot-Tifoul.
First turns
Easy slopes for families trying skiing for the first time.
Peace and quiet
No crowds, no queues. Just the forest, the snow and the view from the terrace.
Summer
Summer
The Multi Pass
The Portes du Soleil Multi Pass is the easiest way to do a lot in a week. It covers unlimited use of more than 50 pedestrian lifts and over 70 activities across the 12 resorts.
Lifts
Unlimited pedestrian lift access, for walks that start up high.
Swimming
Free or cheaper entry to pools and lakes in Morzine, Les Gets and Champéry.
Sport
Tennis, mini golf, ice rinks and fitness centres.
Culture
Museums, heritage sites, guided tours and themed attractions.
Getting around
Free or cheaper local shuttle buses within the resorts.
Discounts
Money off bike lift passes, adventure parks and climbing walls.
Summer
Bike hire
Vélodranse
The closest bike hire to the chalet.
Morzine and Les Gets
Most of the bike lifts and trails are here, and so are lots of hire shops. Handy if you'd rather pick up a bike at the bottom of the lift you're riding.
Summer
Things to do
The same mountains, a completely different holiday.
| Activity | Where |
|---|---|
| Mountain biking | Morzine, Les Gets, Avoriaz, Châtel, Les Crosets |
| Hiking and trail running | Every resort, and from the col |
| Lake swimming and paddleboarding | Montriond, Les Gets |
| Fantasticable zip line | Châtel |
| Horse riding | Les Gets, Morzine |
| Paragliding | Morzine, Avoriaz |
| Climbing | Abondance, Champéry |
| Mini golf | Les Gets, Châtel |
| Aquariaz water park | Avoriaz |
| Woody indoor leisure centre | Saint-Jean-d'Aulps |
| Museums and heritage | Les Gets (Mechanical Music Museum), Vallée d'Aulps, Abondance |
| Yoga outdoors | Morzine, Avoriaz |
| Local markets | Les Gets, Morzine, Châtel |
| Cinema | Les Gets, Morzine |
| Skate park and pump track | Morzine, Les Gets |
Summer
Summer at the Col du Corbier
Sitting at 1,237 m between the Aulps and Abondance valleys, the col has been a crossing point for shepherds and traders for centuries.
Walking
Trails up to Mont Ouzon, with views over Lake Geneva and across to Mont Blanc.
Mountain biking
Routes for beginners and for experienced riders.
Trail running
The col is a well-known spot for trail runners, with all sorts of terrain.
Wildlife
Alpine flowers and animals, in a part of the mountains that stays peaceful all summer.
All year
Where to eat and drink
Four places within ten minutes, and a couple worth the drive.
La Covagne
The nearest place for a drink or a meal, just down the road.
Ôberge de Bounavô
Fat Tom's
Les Pizzas du Biot
Our favourite of the local places.
For a livelier night, or a night in
La Folie Douce Avoriaz
The famous après-ski party, with live music and dancing on the mountain.
Woody
Bowling, laser tag, darts and karaoke. A good rainy-day rescue, summer or winter.
Mountain Fresh
Delivers to the Col du Corbier on Monday and Thursday evenings. Order ahead and it arrives on the next delivery evening. There's a little extra for our guests in your welcome pack.
All year
Concierge
Robin at Biot-Tifoul looks after our guests and can sort out the things that make a stay easier.
- Baby equipment: travel cot, high chair, changing mat and potty
- Sledge hire
- Grocery shopping
- Airport transfers and lifts to the slopes
Text or WhatsApp Robin direct. It's quicker and cheaper than going through us, although we're happy to arrange things for you for a 10% charge.
All year
Useful contacts
112All emergencies15Medical17Police18Fire
Dr Elodie Mounier
Book appointments on Doctolib.
Action Transfers
Taxi Châtel (Joël Rubin & Fils)
Your base for all of it
Come and stay at the col
A renovated pine chalet for up to 8, with the view to come home to.
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