With all this cold weather we have started thinking a lot more about the coming Winter season here in Morzine and Avoriaz. So here are the official lift opening dates for the Portes du Soleil for Winter 2012/13. Avoriaz and some of the Swiss areas open first on 15th December 2012 and stay open until 21st April 2013. Then 22nd…
We weren’t looking out for a Marmot when we went for a hike last Saturday but we ended up spotting three! We started out at the Col de L’Encrenaz at 1433m altitude which is a short drive from Morzine up through La Cote d’Arbroz. This pretty little spot is at the back of Les Gets’ Mont Chery mountain and can…
Are we in for another bumper season like last winter in Morzine Avoriaz in the Portes du Soleil? Check out the webcam in Avoriaz today… //avoriaz.livecam360.net?t=2012-09-12+19:15:00&r=208&z=75&tl=-74 Last winter saw huge snowfalls all across the Alps and Morzine Avoriaz was no exception. Here in the Portes du Soleil we had incredible snow conditions from the very first to the very last…
Just a 20 minute drive from Morzine is the Devil’s Bridge Gorge or Gorges du Pont du Diable. This beautiful gorge carved through the valley has wooden walkways attached to the rocks, with steps all the way down. At the entrance you will be met by a guide and then given a tour through the gorge in French or English….
Morzine’s Col de Joux Plane mountain pass which takes you to Samoens in the next valley could be one of the most beautiful roads in Europe. This stunning drive winds up from Morzine at 1000m altitude to the Chalet du Col at 1691m. The views from the top are truly spectacular, looking across to Mont Blanc the highest mountain in…
The 64th Mont Blanc Rally comes to Morzine this weekend 6-8th September 2012 This weekend the 6-8th September 2012 the 64th Mont Blanc Rally is coming to Morzine again. This event has been happening in Morzine for the last 20 years. Each year the Rally passes over the Col de Joux Plane and Col de la Joux Verte before continuing…
Well after all the rain here in the Alps this last week it was no surprise to see snow in the forecast for the weekend. Everyone in the area woke up to snow covered mountain tops around Morzine, Avoriaz and the Vallee d’Aulps on Saturday. It has been feeling very Autumnal the last week or so and the leaves have…
Vegetable Spring roll recipe I needed to use up some vegetables that were leftover in the fridge yesterday as well as half a packet of filo pastry so I decided to have a go at making some spring rolls. The recipe is roughly as follows, however you can use any vegetables that need using up such as celeriac, swede, onions,…
Morzine is a fairly busy Alpine resort, even in the summer long after the snow has melted. There are however some wonderful hidden gems within walking distance of this bustling town where you can feel as though you are in the middle of nowhere. One of my favourite spots is the Alpage de Graydon. Only a 15 minute drive or…
Chez Toi chalet caterers from Morzine went white water rafting on the river Dranse yesterday with Frogs Rafting. What a fantastic day out! We headed to the Frogs rafting HQ in La Forclaz (a 30 minute drive from Morzine) for 1pm to start our adventure. We couldn’t have picked a more perfect afternoon to be on the river with temperatures…