WHY WE LOVE....
La Cote d'Arbroz
A peaceful hamlet boasting incredible views, nestled above Morzine, La Cote is a super-friendly neighbourhood, which just happens to have a small ski resort at the top, linking you directly to Les Gets, but without the crowds. It is a walkers' paradise, with incredible trails starting directly from the Chalet to the peaks, waterfalls and rivers nearby.
There is an added bonus of fantastic restaurant in the village, L'Rateli, which is five minutes from the chalet.
Let's just say we fell hopelessly in love the moment we set foot up here....
Morzine / Avoriaz
https://en.morzine-avoriaz.com/
Morzine/Avoriaz is at the heart of the Portes du Soleil.
In winter, there are 650km of groomed runs – the largest linked ski area in the world – taking in 12 traditional towns and villages across both France and Switzerland, all on one lift pass!
The unique selling point of the Portes du Soleil is the on-snow experience. Pistes of every orientation from high altitude powder bowls to beautiful winding tree-lined runs down into the villages; not to mention the limitless off-piste.
There’s something for every ability from those learning for the very first time, through to the seasoned skier looking for the ultimate challenge. No two days are the same here, in fact, no two weeks are! Summer activity choices are almost endless too - see some of our favourites below.
Les Gets
Not just a winter ski resort (although it is home to some of the best pistes in the PdS) Les Gets is also home to the biggest bike park in Europe. The town has everything - picnic spots, lakes, 18 hole golf course, paragliding, even inflatables on the lake to keep the kids entertained.
We couldn't love this place more.
Our Favourite Activities
So much to do, so little time. Here are a few of our favourites:
- Horseriding – www.morzine-equitation.fr
- Caving – www.evolution2.com
- Rafting (Vicky's personal favourite, she had jaw ache from constant grinning) – www.frogsrafting.com
- Climbing in Saint-Jean d’Aulpes (roc d’enfer) – call Guillaume on +33 6 71 74 81 54
- Alta Lumina night walk in Les Gets – www.altalumina.com
- Avoriaz water park – www.avoriaz.com
- Visit the goat village in Lindarets (above the Lac du Montriond)
- Visit the stunning Lac du Montriond for some kayaking, swimming, yoga - www.en.valleedaulps.com