Winter berries

Does a bumper crop of berries means we’re in for a great winter’s skiing?

October 5th, 2014 News

Ancient folklore says that when the fruit on the trees and plants are plentiful in summer and autumn, it is nature’s way of providing a good stash of fuel for it’s animals ahead of a cold, hard winter. And of course a cold, hard winter is a good thing for skiiers and snowboarders.

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Last year, we noticed less fruit than usual in the gardens around Morzine and this was followed by a pretty mild winter, although it did snow regularly throughout which meant people’s ski holidays were not affected by the warm temperatures. So, the question is… should we be getting excited about the fact that the gardens around the AliKats chalets are all currently laden with plums, apples and blackberries?

Well, we’ll take any chance to get excited about skiing the slopes of the Portes du Soleil in huge quantities of powder! So the answer to that particular question is ‘hells yeah, why not!”

However, we should be compelled to listen to the rational, empirical evidence-seeking voices in our heads and sadly, as far as we are aware there is no proven link between the berry crop and hardness of the winter.

We should be. But we’re not.

THE BERRIES ARE HERE AND WE ARE GOING TO BUY A NEW PAIR OF FAT BOY POWDER SKIS! WOO HOOOOOO!

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May 14th, 2025 Holiday Tips, Morzine, News

Get fresh ideas and insider tips on how to spend your Morzine summer holiday in 2025. From new activities and off the beaten track adventures, kids bike and activity camps, to beer gardens and outdoor dining, we’ve got summer in the Portes du Soleil all sussed out.

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Ski Avoriaz, Stay Morzine. Here’s Why!

March 24th, 2025 News

If you’re looking to ski on the snow-sure slopes of Avoriaz and the wider Portes du Soleil ski area, Morzine is a great place to base yourself. A charming Alpine village with lively après-ski, an impressive variety of restaurants, and plenty to do once off the slopes – stay in…

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Morzine Avoriaz: top tips for mixed ability ski groups

February 21st, 2025 News

Exploring the mountain together, riding the lifts, apres-ski and trying new adventures: group ski holidays are endless fun, especially when organised well. If you’re heading out with a crew of skiers and snowboarders with different experience levels, these tips are for you.

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