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Do you find yourself leaving your ski holiday planning too late into the season each year? Does the word ‘scrambling’ come to mind? Rushing to find a chalet that ticks all the boxes, with the right number of rooms, frantically searching across airlines for an affordable airfare, and sifting through…

For a lot of people, snowshoeing conjures up images of grizzled mountaineers slogging up ice fields with the best part of a wooden tennis racket strapped to each foot. But snowshoe trekking is becoming more and more popular as a way of venturing deeper into the natural environment and escaping the…

Holidaying in the Alps might conjure up images of snow-capped mountains, chairlifts gliding over perfectly groomed pistes, and vin chaud after a long day of skiing, but we’re here to share one of Morzine’s best kept secrets – summer here is actually epic! With lush green landscapes, crystal clear waters…

Yesterday (12th July) saw AliKats Mountain Holidays announced as winners in the virtual awards ceremony for the 2023 Global Good Awards. The awards recognise organisations and leaders who are achieving practical, real-world impact for people and planet that is both scalable and replicable – and who have inspiring stories to tell. We are delighted…

When thinking of hiking in the mountains, you probably imagine long, uphill climbs, steep scrambles and many hours of searing calf muscles. And although there are many exciting hikes like this in and around Morzine, the area also has so much to offer if you seek something a bit more…

It might look a long way on the map, but driving to Morzine is relatively straightforward, with easy motorways (with usually little traffic) and interesting places to stop along the way. From the South of England once you’ve crossed the channel the drive is approximately 8 hours, although you may…

Whilst a white water rafting trip in Morzine might not involve grade V rapids, it is by no means a scenic float down the Dranse. Be prepared to get wet and feel the rush of the water as you discover the mountains from an alternative vantage point. To get the…

Tammy Esten, snowboarding instructor and founder of MINT Snowboarding school in Morzine, has been helping kids find their groove on the slopes for over 18 years. We asked her advice as a mother and instructor on getting kids started in snowboarding.