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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.

Summer here in Morzine is jam-packed full of amazing activities. From local festivals to the world-famous Tour de France, there are so many ways to immerse yourself in the culture and atmosphere of the mountains. We’ve written a guide to the best summer activities in Morzine to help you plan…

As the world around us greens and grows, there is an explosion of vigour that we’ve been waiting for all winter. Our bodies are aching for freshness after a winter of root vegetables, pickles and preserves. Our store cupboards are emptying and as the days lengthen and the sun starts…

There are a few things that we really love here at AliKats. Skiing goes without saying, food is also pretty high up there, but our hearts’ true desire is dogs. They’re just the best, and there’s nothing better than being able to share the joys of holidaying in the mountains with your…