Category - Morzine
Morzine chalets with incredible views
Morzine is surrounded by breathtaking mountains. They are a constant, beautiful companion no matter where you are or how you fill your days, so trying to choose which of our chalets boasts the best view is a harder task than you may think. We’ve compiled a list of favourites based…
Continue reading...The Best Vegetarian and Vegan Food in Morzine
As head chef at Alikats, and a strong advocate of veggie and vegan cuisine, I’m always on the lookout for great food which is both delicious and inspiring. Now I know what you’re thinking – the French Alps don’t seem like a natural habitat for fantastic plant-based food – but…
Continue reading...Unmissable pistes in the Portes du Soleil
Now we’re not one for bragging, but the Portes du Soleil has some of the best skiing in the world. It’s the largest cross-border ski area in Europe, bringing together the absolute best of French and Swiss Alpine culture, food and, importantly, ski terrain. Whether you’re a complete beginner looking to…
Continue reading...The Fun Guide: Where to Ski with Kids in Morzine
There are lots of factors involved in taking kids on a skiing holiday, but if you’ve ever done it before, you’ll know that when it comes to success on the slopes, it’s all about having fun! For mum and dad, that means keeping things simple and being well prepared. If…
Continue reading...The Top 3 Morzine Catered Chalets for Families
Spacious living areas, beautiful dining tables, cosy snugs, hot tubs and inviting family suites with quirky features kids will love; we’ve put together our top 3 favourite catered chalets for families, which we think you’ll love coming back to after a beautiful day on the slopes. All of these ski chalets are fully catered, which means you can look…
Continue reading...Morzine’s Best Après Ski Bars
Après ski can range from laid back drinks to dancing on table tops; whatever your limits for letting your hair down, Morzine offers plenty of choice for living the moment, soaking up the post-ski vibes and enjoying time with friends. Find something that suits you in our round-up of Morzine’s…
Continue reading...Noël Guide 2022: Morzine has Christmas all wrapped up for families
All the information you need for a fairytale Christmas in Morzine The snow is already here and Santa is on his way, along with an amazing line up of entertainment, music and interactive activities for big and little kids alike! Once off slopes, find out where to sip vin chaud,…
Continue reading...Winter 2023: What’s new and not to miss in Morzine
The mountain tops have received their first dusting of snow across the Alps, and excitement is budding for an uninterrupted ski season with a buzzing resort and plenty of action up on the hill. Our forward thinking town just gets better and better, and we’re brimming with ideas of what…
Continue reading...Morzine’s 10 best restaurants
Eating out is a real highlight of a Morzine holiday; with so many excellent restaurants to sample, you will be spoilt for choice during your stay here. We have compiled our top 10 to help you make the most of your stay in Morzine. Whether it is on the mountain…
Continue reading...How to organise childcare for your ski holiday in Morzine: from babies up to 5 years
Morzine is an excellent choice for a family ski holiday with childcare. From private nannies and crèche to ski nurseries and ski lessons starting from as young as 3 years of age: discover the childcare options available for your chalet holiday.
Continue reading...Chairlift Chats – The role of music in bringing communities together
Each episode Al interviews someone with an interesting story to tell. They go skiing, they sit on a chairlift and they chat about mountain life
Continue reading...Winter 2022: What to see and do in Morzine
Thrilling heights, galloping horses, soaring eagles, an enchanting night walk and a real igloo: holidays to Morzine are becoming more magical and amazing than ever before! Many of you will have missed at least one skiing holiday in Morzine, and may not have graced our slopes for over a year…
Continue reading...Bringing better beer to the mountains: Q&A with the Bec Jaune Brewery
No day is ever the same at the Bec Jaune brewery in Morzine. Chrigl Luthy, who originally brewed beer in London at The Kernel Brewery in Bermondsey, likes to keep things interesting with an ever-evolving selection of in-house brewed beers. Following his mission to bring better beer to the mountains,…
Continue reading...Eat & Drink: Morzine in a glass
From cosy wine bars to bustling après ski parties, here’s our guide to the best drinking holes on and off the mountain. For Morzine’s foodie scene check out our earlier post, Morzine on a plate. Where’s good for après? The world famous après venue, La Folie Douce, opened its doors…
Continue reading...Eat & drink: Morzine on a plate
With its well-established favourites continuing to impress, plus several welcomed newcomers mixing things up, Morzine’s food and drink scene has really come alive. Many of the restaurants are embracing regional produce and using it to create an eclectic mix of dishes, from pan Asian to modern European cuisine. Of course,…
Continue reading...It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas
Think of your dream Christmas. Chances are it would start with waking up in a comfortable warm bed, wandering downstairs and being greeted by a cheerful “Good morning!” and a hearty cooked breakfast. Imagine looking out of the window at the beautiful scenery and, just like you did as a…
Continue reading...Video – Canyoning near Morzine
Of the many, many things to do in the Alps in the summer, Canyoning has got to be one of our all time favourites! Canyoning involves navigating a river gorge via abseiling, jumping into pools, sliding down rocks, climbing and walking. There are loads of gorge routes that can be…
Continue reading...Skiing with a food allergy in Morzine
For those with food allergies, a skiing holiday might seem like a bit of a minefield when you consider that it usually takes place in an area with a mountain cuisine heavily featuring dairy, meat and wheat, plus a limited choice of eateries, during a time when extreme temperatures and…
Continue reading...Beaches with altitude
You may be contemplating a late getaway with the family this summer. Perhaps a cheap beach holiday somewhere like Tenerife? Well, STOP! Why visit some generic beach resort when you can visit the unique and stunning Alps for your summer break? “But we like beach holidays!” I hear you proclaim.…
Continue reading...Who wants to be a seasonaire?
AliKats’ manager and former chalet host, Will Fox, writes about how he ended up doing a ski season in his forties. TOP TIPS FOR BEING A HOST • Pace yourself. You can work hard, ski hard or party hard – but you can’t do all three. You are there for…
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