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Summer Holidays in the Alps and Morzine
August 15th, 2011 by SThomas in Morzine
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Chris Thompson, from The Independent recently wrote the following article on Morzine and the Portes Du Soleil area, giving his tips on holidaying in Morzine and beyond. It gives you a great summary of what’s on offer in this breathtaking region of the French Alps.
1 In Evian, on the shores of Lake Geneva, you may be tempted to buy a bottle of the world-famous water. Save yourself a few euros and do as the locals do; take empty bottles to the drinking fountains where the same mineral water gushes out and you can fill up free of charge. There are two fountains close to each other on Avenue des Sources.
2 In Chamonix, don’t miss the Aiguille du Midi cable car, which whisks you up to a viewing platform just below the peak of Mont Blanc. The view is stunning, but don’t forget a jacket. It may be 30C-plus at ground level but at 3,842m it will be below freezing. At €42 (£37) return, it’s not cheap, but you will remember the experience for the rest of your life.
3 Savoie’s slopes are normally associated with ski runs, but in summer, 2,000 hectares produce the local white wines such as Apremont and Crépy. Taste your way around these vineyards by renting an electric bike at Chambéry station and following the waymarked Route des Vins.
4 The Portes du Soleil domain is made up of 12 resorts. They include the Savoyard villages of Morzine, Les Gets and Châtel, as well as purpose-built resorts such as Avoriaz. In summer, most chairlifts remain open, and for just €1 a day you can get a Multipass, which allows unlimited use of them. The pass will also get you into the pools, ice rinks, museums, tourist trains and more. Bus transport between the villages is also free.
5 The Savoie Mont Blanc area has 29 Michelin-starred restaurants. Some open their kitchen to share their secrets. For example, in Courchevel , the renowned Chabichou (chabichou-courchevel.com), with two Michelin stars, invites people to spend some quality time with chef Michel Rochedy.
6 Fancy a swim with a difference? Head for Combloux, where you will find the Biotope swimming lake. The water is filtered naturally, using nothing but reed beds and plants that grow in special areas in the margins. This produces water purity claimed to be higher than “normal” swimming pools. And there are fabulous views of Mont Blanc, too.
7 Try downhill cycling from Arc 1950 to the village of Villaroger. The route passes along forest tracks and there are lots of hamlets to explore. On the way back, take the easy route and hop on the funicular train and then catch one of the inter-resort buses.
8 The wonderful Jardin des Cinq Sens in the pretty village of Yvoire on the shore of Lake Geneva stimulates the senses because you can smell, touch and taste your way along the carefully laid out pathways.
9 Lac du Bourget is France’s largest inland lake, perfect for swimming, boating and fishing.
10 The spa town of Aix-les-Bains was once a favoured retreat of Queen Victoria. She had such an affinity for the town that they put up a statue of her. Feeling peckish? The nearby village of Bourget du Lac has four restaurants with five Michelin stars between them.
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Rowan Coultas – the one to watch!!!
July 13th, 2011 by Jon in Latest news
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Rowan Coultas shreds at Camp Of Champions…
We first met Rowan a few years back and knew from the first time we saw him on the snow that the kid had great skills.
Since then we have seen him go from strength to strength.
He’s certainly one to keep an eye on – here he is shredding the rails at the Camp of Champions in Whistler…To follow the mini shredder’s antics
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Road Biking in Morzine this Summer?
July 9th, 2011 by Jon in Latest news
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Do you love lycra, chamois cream, shaved legs and cycling up hill?
Well, to help you along your way and guide you on some of the famous climbs seen on the Tour de France, the Morzine-Avoriaz Tourist Office have published this useful little guide for you.
You can pick it up from the Tourist Office or from our chalets and apartments.
However, if you want to put in some research before you arrive, CLICK HERE to view and download the PDF.
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3 New Luxury Apartments for Winter 2012!
July 8th, 2011 by SThomas in Latest news
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More Mountain are really excited as we have just taken on 3 new apartments for next winter. As much as we love our beautiful luxury catered chalets, and we are still doing them exceptionally well (!) we have decided to add to our portfolio of luxury self catered apartments this coming season here in central Morzine. We will be posting work in progress piccies as we go along but we are already getting booked up as our customers know when we do apartments, we do them really well!
Apartment Pleney is NEW for 2012. Apartment Pleney is located at the foot of Piste B on the Morzine Pleney ski slope. This luxury self catered Apartment is Ski in Ski Out, only 2 minutes walk from the centre of Morzine and features 3 luxury bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. It is uber cool in style and comfort and features all the usual More Mountain extras. This is a new build apartment with no expense spared and features no bunk beds so is great for couples wanting to share. Click here for more info and prices about Apartment Pleney Morzine.
Sleeping 6 people very comfortably, Apartment Terrace Du Soleil is a renovation project currently underway and headed up by our very own Jon at More Mountain. Having had tonnes of experience building our own “Apartment Central” , Jon is working with local artisans on behalf of our friends Linda and Mark, who recently bought the apartment whilst staying with us at Chalet La Cabine this winter to create Terrace Du Soleil which will be very similar in style and design to the rest of our properties. Cutting edge interiors, lots of space, beautiful furniture, and stunning central fireplace, Apartment Terrace du Soleil is south facing and benefits from 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and fabulous views over the valley. Better still it is located just below our chalet The Loft so is pretty much within 5 minutes walk of the town centre. Its a great option for anyone staying at The Loft who has maxed out at 8 people and wants to increase the size of their party to 12 people. We are taking bookings now so Contact us for more info. Check out the view from the Terrace Du Soleil!Apartment Super M should be arriving in September. It does what it says on the tin. Its located at Super Morzine telecabine. It will sleep 4 people very comfortably within spitting distance of the Telecabine and the Coup Du Coeur Wine Bar. What more could you ask – plus it gets the sun all day! Watch this space for more details…
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Passportes du Soleil MTB Week-end… 2 SPACES AVAILABLE!
June 10th, 2011 by Jon in Latest news
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Yes that’s right!
Just when you thought all the tickets from Morzine had sold out!!Due to a cancellation we have 2 spaces on our Passportes Long Week-End Special available.
THURSDAY 23rd – MONDAY 27th JUNE 2010…€295What’s included?…
4 nights stay with catering – 4 breakfasts and 2 evening meals (Fri & Sat)
Wine and Beer with your evening meals.
Entrance to the event on Sunday from Morzine.
Luxury Central Morzine Chalet.
Out Door Hot Tub to ease the aches and pains ( Chalet Robin only )
Secure Bike Storage.
Social Riding on the Friday and Saturday.If you were too late to get tickets here is your second chance. But don’t hang around as they won’t be available for long.
Contact us for more infoWant more info about what the Passportes Mountain Bike Event is all about then click here…
Or for the official site click here…