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We’ve officially had the first snowfall of the year and it’s clear that Winter 2023/24 in Morzine is shaping up to be pretty epic! This year the people of Morzine have been working hard to make new and exciting developments to our beautiful resort. From new pistes and ski lifts…

A luxury ski holiday in the French Alps is a dream come true, and staying in a beautiful chalet with luxurious linens, comfy mattresses and relaxing furniture, is all part of the experience. With reports in recent months on bed bug infestations in Paris making the headlines, you may be…

Packing for a family ski holiday can be a daunting prospect. Ski gear, equipment, toiletries, kids’ entertainment, clothes for apres activities – the list can seem endless! Luckily for you, we’ve compiled a comprehensive guide to all the essentials you’ll need for a family ski holiday this winter. So you…

Every New Year we make grand plans for fresh starts, adopting good habits and generally reinventing ourselves. But has your New Year ever fallen a bit flat? Ever wondered why you’ve been in your PJs since Christmas? Or found yourself on your mate’s sofa on NYE with a half-drunk glass…

Many of us recognise the situation of being on the mountain and just not feeling it. Something doesn’t click, and that little voice starts to creep in, warning us of injury, failure or maybe even looking silly. And for some, that voice can become so loud that it puts us…

Mountain cheese, also known as alpage or alpine cheese, is well-known for its unique, complex flavours, and at AliKats we can’t get enough of it! To help you tell your Tomme from your Comté, we’re celebrating a different cheese each month by giving you a bite-sized snapshot to nibble on.…

As we’re very lucky to have lots of fruit trees on our doorstep, in late September every year I am faced with the delicious problem of what to do with an abundance of fruit. Chutney is always the winning answer! This recipe works for pretty much any type of red…

In our permaculture garden, we are adopting natural, eco-friendly techniques to help our plants thrive. Vegetables and shrubs need well-hydrated, nutrient-rich soil, but bare soil can get damaged by a number of factors, such as persistent weeds, direct sunlight and drying winds. Organic mulch made from wood chips is a…