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How We Got Here: Mountain E-Park

Last winter we were lucky enough to catch up with Edwige and Jérémy Cousseau, founders of Mountain E-Park in Les Gets. The...

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The Morzine Santa Run

Buzz Performance have done it again! Following the massive success of the Morzine-Montriond Triathlon, Joe and Amelia, with the support of the...

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Snow Biking: What’s it all about?

If you’d mentioned snow biking in Morzine, Avoriaz and Les Gets to us five years ago we’d have scoffed in to our...

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Inside Avoriaz’s Premium Chalets

Chalets? We hear you cry. In Avoriaz? Well, that’s exactly right. They’re a little harder to spot amongst the attention-demanding shapes of...

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Body in Balance: A day of relaxation and education

It’s not often I take the time to kick back and relax, but I had a great opportunity to do so last...

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Parlez-Vous Français?

By Natalie Elvy I’ve always been envious of those people who manage to switch between languages effortlessly. Imagining myself in this chic,...

New this Winter in the Lil’ Stash Avoriaz

The Lil’ Stash eco-friendly snow park in Avoriaz has always been a major hit with families, kids and anyone making their way back...

Les Gets to Host MTB World Championships and World Cup Races from 2019

We know it’s almost winter but we can’t ignore this exciting mountain biking news from Les Gets…! Not only is Les Gets...

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‘Today’s the Youngest You’ll Ever Be’: The Greg Minnaar Interview

By Michael Henderson What does it take to get the greatest downhill mountain biker of all time to do an interview with...

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Le Bowling Avoriaz gets a Revamp

You probably wouldn’t normally think of going bowling in a ski resort, yet many ski resorts seem to host a bowling alley...

Two New Events for Les Gets this Winter

Les Gets hosts so many incredible events over the winter, it’s hard to imagine them being able to fit any more in!...

Project EMA: What’s new?

In April 2017, following rumours from as far back as 2009, it was announced that a new cable car would be built,...

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Valley Vipers Organise First International Netball Tournament

It’s been seven years since the Valley Vipers netball team was born; a group of ten women playing on the basketball court...

Inside Alpine French School’s New Classrooms

Alpine French School has been going from strength to strength since it first opened, as Lost in Translation, in 2003. Over the...

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Secours en Montagne: The real super heroes

By Amie Henderson // Photos by Sam McMahon These are the faces that you never want to see; the characters you never...

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Man of Steel: We chat to Steve Peat

By Michael Henderson // Images: Sven Martin Here follows a lesson in how a true professional can dominate a sport while still...

Brand New: The Morzine-Montriond Triathlon

Morzine has seen so many amazing sporting events this summer, from the French Downhill Mountain Bike Championships to regulars like the Trail...

Would You Go EXTREME?

If you’ve visited Morzine in the summer, you’ll no doubt be familiar with Indiana’Ventures and their treetop adventure park down at Les...

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KANDESENT: The glowing new force behind women’s road cycling

By Chloe Hardy When I first met Michelle Wilkinson, she’d moved to Morzine for the winter and, like so many, loved it...

Five Minutes with Sandy Termier, Pleney Bike Patrol

It’s always exciting when the trail building teams in Morzine and the Portes du Soliel get some new blood. After all, new...

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The Next Generation: We chat to Loris Vergier

By Michael Henderson Those of you unfamiliar with the world of downhill mountain biking may not know that riders come in teams....

French National Downhill Championships: The lowdown

There’s just a few days to go until Morzine hosts the French National Downhill Championships and things are starting to hot up!...

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Bowling and the Place Open This Summer in Avoriaz

We all know that there’s loads going on in Morzine and Les Gets over the summer, but it’s a little-known fact that...

The Source Guide to Luging in Morzine

Summer is officially in full swing, which means it’s time for one thing: luging! While it may not be Morzine’s main summer...

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This is Sparta: The story of Spartan Racing

BY AMIE HENDERSON GERARD BUTLER SAID IT BEST, THOUGH WE’RE BETTING ANY ONE OF THE 8000 PLUS CHALLENGERS TAKING PART IN THIS...

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Spartan Race: Essential Info

This weekend Morzine is making a brief transformation to Sparta for the Spartan Race Europa Championships! A number of different Spartan Races...

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Personal SUPs and Swimming Still Allowed at Lac Montriond

You may have heard about recent confusion relating to a crackdown on the use of privately-owned SUPs and ‘floating devices’ on Lake...

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Good News for Everyone: the new winter season pass prices explained

As you may have seen after we published the winter 2018 / 19 lift pass prices for Morzine and the Portes du Soleil,...

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Morzine and Portes du Soleil Winter Lift Pass Prices 2018 / 19

No sooner has summer begun than the winter lift pass prices are announced! Here’s what you can expect to pay for your...

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The Morzine Summer Bus Timetable 2018

Here it is. Get ready to leave your car at home and use a more eco-friendly form of transport to visit those...

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Summer Updates from the Pleney

It’s not often that you get a glimpse behind the scenes where the Portes du Soleil ski lift companies are concerned, but...

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HOW I GOT HERE: Christophe Mugnier, Director of the Morzine-Avoriaz Office de Tourisme

LAST WINTER, WE WERE LUCKY ENOUGH TO CATCH UP WITH DIRECTOR OF THE MORZINE–AVORIAZ OFFICE DE TOURISME, CHRISTOPHE MUGNIER. HERE, THE LES GETS NATIVE TALKS ABOUT...

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The Changing Role of the Chalet Chef

BY CLAIRE GARBER, Mouthwatering images courtesy of The Boutique Chalet Company and Morgan Jupe IT’S RARE TO QUALIFY INTO A PROFESSION ONLY...

Five of the Best Summer Events in les Portes du Soleil

THERE IS SO MUCH GOING ON THIS SUMMER IN THE PDS, IT WAS REALLY HARD TO PICK JUST FIVE THINGS! WHAT WITH CRANKWORX IN...

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#TRENDING: Family Fun

Morzine and the Portes du Soleil has SO much on offer for families, whether it’s hiking, biking or generally just getting outdoors....

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The Then and Now of Wellness Trends

By Chloe Hardy From the peace and love movement of the sixties and seventies to #vanlife, our idea of wellness is constantly...

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HOW I GOT HERE: Reuben Shaul – Eight Bells Wedding Imagery

Reuben Shaul goes to A LOT of weddings. But you won’t often see him as a guest. Rueben is the guy behind...

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Essential Summer Resort Info for Morzine, Avoriaz and Les Gets

The sun is out, the snow is melting and the mountains are turning green. Summer is just around the corner so it’s...

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Property

#TRENDING: Interiors

Morzine has a brand new super chalet and it’s not often that we get the chance to take a peek inside. Kyles...

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#TRENDING: Wellness

In our Summer 17 issue, we focused on wellness; feeling less stressed and more relaxed, energised and happy. In the wake of...

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Hi There, Santa Cruz!

For those of us who’ve championed the valley’s potential as a major summer destination for many years, the news that Santa Cruz...

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The Ultimate Guide to Summer in the Mountains

By Sara Burdon “Snow is falling, all around me” and yet I can’t stop thinking about next summer. There are more and...

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PyeongChang 2018: An environmental fail or win?

By Claire Garber The environmental impact of winter sports has long been known, but not always widely publicised. From the emissions generated...

Mountain Moovie Experience St. Jean d'Aulps

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The Mountain Moovie Experience: What’s it all about?

Ever heard of the Mountain Moovie Experience? Well, you’re about to. After a few quote ‘fallow’ years this fun, local film night...

What’s on at Snowboxx and Rock the Pistes 2018

March is here and with it is an abundance of music festivals! This month has already seen the brand new RFM Winter...

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Portes du Soleil

The Après Ski Adventure Guide

By Chloe Hardy Winter is the best time of year to be in the Alps. Especially if you’re on holiday. Cue days...

Meet Millie Knight

By Amie Henderson When I meet Millie, there are precisely 178 days to go until the 2018 Winter Paralympics. Millie knows this...

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Motherhood, Medals and Road Cycling: Meet Amy Williams

By Amie Henderson Winter Olympic medals of the gold variety amongst Team GB athletes are as rare as a good hair day...

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Ed Leigh: The art of self control and self belief

By Samuel McMahon It’s hard to think of many more recognisable faces in British snowboarding than Ed Leigh, probably because over the...

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Words with Woodsy

By Chloe Hardy The one thing that really comes across when you talk to James ‘Woodsy’ Woods is that he absolutely loves...

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Meet Charlie Guest

By Amie Henderson “I know I’m going to win a medal one day” 23-year-old Charlie tells me when we meet one scorching...

Sarah Hoefflin: Switzerland’s Dark Horse

Around the time of the last Winter Olympics, Sarah Hoefflin was doing her first ski season, working a seasonal job and generally...

How to Ride Powder

If you didn’t already know, the best way to experience snowboarding is in the deep stuff: powder. Pristine and glorious white, a...

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What’s New in Morzine This Winter?

Wow, there is a LOT going on in Morzine this winter. From new lift developments, piste improvements and goings on around town,...

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Opinion

Are The Winter Olympics Snowboarding’s Highest Peak?

By Samuel McMahon The Olympics are coming. Well, that is if South Korea still exists come February, but let’s assume it will....

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What’s New in les Portes du Soleil this Winter?

We love les Portes du Soleil. Being part of this massive ski area is what makes our little corner of the Alps...

What’s New in Les Gets this Winter?

You wouldn’t believe how much there is going on in Les Gets this winter. From new chalets and apartments for you to...

Fatboy Slim, Mike Skinner and More to Headline Snowboxx Festival

Snowboxx Festival is back for its 3rd year in Avoriaz, and this year is set to be even bigger than last year!...

Our Pick of the Top Five Events in Avoriaz this Winter

There’s always something going on in Avoriaz. Our favourite little high-altitude resort is a hotbed for events thanks to its proximity to...

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Keep it Green: How to have an eco-friendly ski holiday

Snow sports and the term ‘environmentally friendly’ are not two things that generally go hand in hand. Just this year, a study...

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New Year’s Eve in Morzine: Our top picks

New Year is a great time to be in the mountains, especially in Morzine! The season is just beginning, everyone’s in a...

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Brand New: Guided tours of the Pleney snowmaking factory

As you may have read in our interview with a professional mountain designer, snowmaking is what’s been keeping many resorts running in...

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Behind the Brand: Serge Dupraz

By Amie Henderson If you’d been present at the birth of something as significant as snowboarding, you might be inclined to brag...

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This Weekend: Rock On Ski and Snowboard Tour

Since 2009, Avoriaz has been kicking off the winter with the Rock On Snowboard Tour. One of four events taking place in...

The Five Best Events in Les Gets This Winter

Not only does Les Gets have great skiing, chocolate box town vibes and a lively après scene, it also has lots of...

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The Evolution and Inspiration of the Ski Movie

By Cameron Hall As mountain lovers, we share a lot of common traits. We are dreamers, we thrive in the beauty and...

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Extreme Rescuers: A new event for Avoriaz

This winter Avoriaz will be hosting a brand new event like nothing it’s ever seen before. Previously the resort has played host...

Staying Safe Just Off-Piste

By David Gladwin The Portes du Soleil offers so much lift accessible off-piste terrain and for most people, the transition from pisted...

Behind the Snow: We chat to a mountain designer

By Amie Henderson Give or take a few millennia, the Alps were born 770 million years ago when the African and Eurasian...

La Grande Odyssee Husky Sled Race Les Gets

Event Watch: La Grande Odyssée Savoie Mont Blanc

Probably one of the most underrated events of the year, La Grande Odyssée in Les Gets is just one stage of a...

New Family Activities in Avoriaz This Winter

Avoriaz already has a great reputation for families. After all, it’s a car-free resort, which is perfect for after-ski activities and little...

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Behind the Scenes: Designing skis with Faction

By Chloe Hardy You probably haven’t heard of Patrik Sannes. But you may have heard of Faction Skis. Founded in Switzerland in...

The Fear

By Amie Henderson We’ve all been there. At the top of a cliff of certain death. If I point my skis even...

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The Latest Piste Developments in Les Gets

Les Gets is world-renowned as an all-round great place to ski. It caters to all levels of skier and snowboarder and has...

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Running with Edwina

Those ultra runners deserve a whole heap of respect. Imagine the volume of time needed to train for those insane distances. Local...

What’s New in Super Morzine

If you live or holiday near the Super Morzine gondola, you’ll know how amazing it is having a link to Avoriaz within...

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Peng Cheng: The man behind the mindfulness app

By Amie Henderson If I’m not mistaken, we’re not supposed to be within 100 metres of our iPhone (other time and energy-sapping...

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Hotel La Grande Lanière Reopens This Winter with a New Look

Les Gets has a pretty unique reputation for being a ski-in / ski-out resort in a traditional French village setting, and no...

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The Science of Play

By Claire Garber Slackers. That’s what I called them. Those lazy folk, who never seemed to work, always seemed to be on...

Event Watch: Ladies Night Tour comes to Morzine

Don’t let the name put you off; after a successful first year the Ladies Night Tour is making its rounds to Morzine...

Liv Cycles Interview Morzine Source Magazine

LIVing the Dream: We talk to Liv Cycling about women’s bikes

If you live in or around Morzine, you’re probably used to overtaking road cyclists (or being overtaken) on a daily basis from...

A Makeover for Morzine’s Alpen Roc

Image: Hotel Alpen Roc If you live in or around Morzine, you may have seen a massive crane blocking off one of...

Travel

Travel for Wellness: a Scandinavian way of life

By Peter McEwan Cover image: Much Better Adventures Much Better Adventures is a travel company born out of a love for the...

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Les Gets Goes Futuristic with Virtual Reality Piste Tours

Yes, you heard that right. Not only is Les Gets upping its game in terms of eco-tourism, new lifts and spectacular events,...

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Summer

From the Sky to the Sea: Cycling Route des Grandes Alpes

By Cameron Hall Last year I set myself the challenge of taking on an Ironman (the triathlon not Robert Downey Jr). In order...

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Eco-Friendly Snowmobile Adventures for Kids this Winter!

Image: Les Gets Office de Tourisme Mountain E-Park is a company based in Les Gets that specialises in making kids’ dreams come...

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Travel

Climbing for Wellness in the Portes du Soleil and Beyond

By Susan Greenwood ...

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A New Star for Les Gets’ Hotel Crychar

Hotel Crychar in Les Gets ticks all the boxes; it’s centrally located with ski-in / ski-out access, within easy walking distance of...