High in the Chablais Haute-Savoie, Morzine and Avoriaz sit on the

Franco-Swiss border at the heart of the world's largest ski network :

the Portes du Soleil. But Morzine is more than a celebrated winter

sports venue : its old town fans out from the church with buildings

and lanes almost unchanged since the 18^th century. The village's

impressive architectural heritage, with chapels, oratories, storehouses

and chalets - coupled with a colourful past - make it one of the

region's prettiest and most appealing places. As for Avoriaz, the

boldly designed car-free resort offers a tranquil winter and summer

retreat. It was recently awarded listed status as a "Grande

Réalisation du Patrimoine du 20^ème siècle".