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…
It’s quite funny talking to people that live here in Morzine and the Vallee d’Aulps all year round. We all have many things in common, most have come here in search of a better life. Some, like myself, have long escaped the dreariness of their home countries but have ended up settling here after travelling the world. Others have just…
Check out the Morzine weather forecast for the next few days… From Chamonix-meteo.com TODAY – TUESDAY AUGUST 07 2012 Sunny – cool in the morning SKY CONDITION : clear or partly cloudy – light haze in the valley early in the morning. Period of sunshine close to 100%. PRECIPITATION : none. WIND – ground level : variable light in the morning – moderate afternoon thermal breezes. WIND – mid mountain : NW light. WIND – high mountain : W moderate…
A marathon with a difference will be taking place in Morzine-Avoriaz on Saturday 18 August 2012 The main race is a 43km long mountain race with 3200m of ascent. The route takes you through three mountain passes and around the Hauts-Forts peak. It takes you onto some of the most beautiful landscape in the Portes du Soleil area. The second race…