About St Jean d'Aulps, France

Arguably the friendliest village in the Alps, Saint-Jean-d'Aulps is located just 10 minutes drive to the north of the very popular resort of Morzine. Accommodation in Saint-Jean-d'Aulps tends to be more affordable and there is a thriving English speaking community, several restaurants and a very good bar. 

Traditional family town

Saint-Jean-d'Aulps is a friendly and typically French Savoyard town, situated in the Portes du Soleil, one of the largest linked international ski areas in the world. The resort is set in a picturesque valley, and has a distinct charm with its traditional chalet style architecture. Convenient links in the Portes du Soleil allow easy access to the nearby Swiss resorts of Morgins and Champéry, and the French resorts of Châtel and Les Gets, or over into Avoriaz for some more testing runs. 

Friendly and affordable

Non-skiers will also be happy in Saint-Jean-d'Aulps with shops, 2-3 bars, and restaurants to suit everyone. Popular with self-drive guests and families, Saint-Jean-d'Aulps offers great value and a warm welcome, with the whole of the Portes-du-Soleil accessible without the higher prices and busier streets of Morzine itself. 

Non-Ski Activities:

  • Snow shoeing
  • Tobogganing
  • Parapenting
  • Bars and Restaurants
  • Climbing
  • Fitness centre and squash courts   

Features Saint-Jean-d'Aulps is best for:

  • Short Transfers
  • Family-Friendly
  • Non-Ski Activities
  • English-speaker Bar