Morzine is just over an hour from Geneva airport, but with the uncertainty of air travel, many people will be driving to Morzine. Located in the Northern French Alps, Morzine is one of the closest ski resorts to drive to from the UK. Driving to Morzine gives you lots of flexibility, but more importantly, it […]

It is no secret that the mountains are popular destinations for winter holidays. But, during the summer most people head to beach resorts. The thing about beach holidays is that people tend to have the same experiences each time they go on them. Not much has changed over the years, apart from beach resorts being […]

Morzine isn’t just an amazing place to be when the mountains are covered in snow. It is also fantastic during the summer months. Once the snow has gone, the landscape is transformed in to lush green meadows that become a different kind of alpine playground. The range of activities available is huge and diverse. There […]

When visiting Morzine during the summer, many of our guests like to go hiking. Hiking is a great way to see the best views in the alps. Depending on where you go, you can have amazing views of Mont Blanc, Lake Geneva, Les Dents du Midi and lots of cows. Getting out on the hiking […]

Road Biking in Morzine is seriously popular. This is because you have “easy” access to the famous cols and the best views of the Portes du Soleil. Tom Falkner, is part of this Summer’s apartment’s team, and is a keen roadie. He jumped at the chance to join a guided road bike trip from Morzine […]

Summer in Morzine isn’t just access to world class mountain bike trails, there is actually quite a lot to do. You will see this in our ultimate guide to summer in Morzine. This will give you a good idea of how you can keep busy (or not) on your summer holiday. Morzine is also a […]

Catered chalet holidays are great, chalet hosts to cook and clean for you. In the winter they drive you to and from the slopes and are a wealth of knowledge about the resort. However, self catered holidays may suit the make up of your group and what you want from your holiday more. If this […]

We are always talking about how Morzine is the perfect destination for catered and self catered holidays. But it is a great base to explore other fantastic places from too. Here are a few ideas for days away you might want to consider during your Morzine summer holiday. Yvoire Yvoire is a medieval village on […]

So you have been to Morzine. You have your favourite piste, hiking or mountain bike trail. You’ve drunk the genepi and bought a novelty t-shirt. You have done it all haven’t you? Think again! It takes a few visits to get to know Morzine and its surrounding areas properly. Whether it is working out the […]

With the best snow conditions in years, we are having an amazing winter in Morzine, so we don’t really want it to end. However, we are really looking forward to the summer in Morzine. With all the usual activities available and fantastic events, summer 2019 is going to be a good one. Here are the […]

Morzine is a natural playground nestled in the French alps, just a short drive from Geneva. During the summer it is known for its excellent mountain biking and hiking trails. But we have more than just perfect dusty trails carved on to the side of a mountain. Sometimes during your visit, you may want to […]

A to Z of Morzine If you have been keeping up with our Facebook page you will have seen our A to Z of Morzine. This was a list of things to look out for during your winter or summer holiday in Morzine. For those of who you missed these Facebook posts, I have listed […]

Hikes and Mountain Bike Rides from Morzine – The Chapel Run Our guests often ask us where to find good hikes and mountain bike rides from Morzine. There are plenty of trails around Morzine for mountain biking and hiking in the summer. A great route we like to take when we fancy an afternoon pedal […]

Bike Shops in Morzine – Torico Since moving to Morzine I have gone though a tough learning curve with mountain biking. Not only with riding the bike but keeping the thing working. Before buying a new bike, last summer my old bike had a 1 to 1 ratio of rides to breakages (once it somehow […]

Private Chef in Morzine – Alps 2 Atlantic Whether you want to be looked after all week or just want a to book a for a special occasion. Hiring a private chef in Morzine during your self catered holiday is a great option. We met up with Dan and Ruth from Alps 2 Atlantic slushy […]

Private Chef in Morzine – Chez Toi Going self catered on your holiday is a great option for those not wanting the full catered chalet experience. Self catered guests like a bit more flexibility. This means that they can have nice lazy mornings, cook for themselves or visit a different restaurant every night. But what […]

All skiers and boarders know that the Alps offer a truly magical destination in winter. That’s why so many flock here to enjoy the snow and soak up the vibrant atmosphere. Then once the trip is over, they return home and don’t think about the Alps again until the following winter. Does that sound familiar? […]

There are loads of hikes available from Morzine in the summer. But what if you don’t want to take on a mountain but still want to stretch your legs? Well there are many walks from Morzine to keep you suitably occupied. Parc de Dereche The river Dranse runs through the centre of Morzine all the […]

Mountain Biking in Morzine Mountain biking is becoming more and more popular these days. Anyone who has visited one of the many UK trail centres on a bank holiday will know this. Mountain biking is undoubtably great fun and is a brilliant way of seeing the countryside while getting some exercise and and an adrenaline […]