Don’t own your own skies? You’re not alone. Plenty of people prefer to rent over making the big decision to buy. But which is better? Really, it depends on who you are, how you ski and what you want out...
We might be mountain dwellers for most of the year, but every once in a while we love to hang up our country boots and get lost in the city. This year, as part of our environmental pledge to reduce...
The headlines about climate change are more than upsetting at the moment. One good thing is, most people who love the mountains are conscientious about the environment and keen to do as much as they can to protect it. This...
We love creating partnerships with like minded brands so when we came across Dinoski, a new children's skiwear brand, it was a no-brainer. Their collection is aimed at children aged 2-7 and features all-in-one, animal themed skiwear, which are waterproof...
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...
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...
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...
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 -...
While lots of snow is great for skiing, it can make driving a little tricky. Each season we see people getting it very wrong and nothing will ruin a holiday more than an unnecessary accident. So, for those of you...
Can wine really smell like leather? Does it always need to breath? Is price a guide to the quality of the wine? Al interviews our food and wine consultant, Rob Wade, to answer these questions and understand what is really...
Haute Savoie and Haute Couture may seem worlds apart, but there is one trend that has definitely reached the Portes Du Soleil region – the rise of the hipster.
Let’s be honest – you probably don’t look after your ski kit properly. A couple of days before your next ski holiday you will dig it all out from the shed, garage or loft – where you unceremoniously dumped it...
The latest episode in Adam Buxton's award winning podcast was recorded whilst staying in one of our catered chalets in Morzine! You can listen to it here or wherever you get your podcasts from It is a brilliant insight into what...
We often hear that guests have non-skiing friends who love the idea of a chalet holiday, but the thought of actually going skiing leaves them cold... Pun intended. The Alps in winter are a veritable playground and it’s a shame...
The summer season in Morzine Avoriaz is well underway! It’s 30 degrees (at the time of writing) and the lakes, framed by the sun-baked mountainside, are teeming with sunbathers and swimmers. There’s lots of activities to consider, and we often...
The Morzine Avoriaz ski season is over and the AliKats team are gearing up for the summer season. What better time to look back at some of the unexpected/surprising/slightly scary things people have been doing on skis!? We’ve scoured the...
Built in 2017 exclusively for AliKats with a stunning finish from up and coming interior designer Louise Leighton, The View sleeps up to 14 people in 5 luxury ensuite rooms. The spacious open plan living space features a fire-place and...
Buying travel insurance has got to be one of the least interesting parts of planning a winter holiday. But let’s face it, we all know someone who’s come a cropper on a ski slope. And if a jobs worth doing,...
We normally write blogs of around 200 words but quite frankly, this picture says it all.... 130cm+ of snow due before Sunday. Wooooooo hooooo!!!!
There's not been much fresh snow in Europe over the last 3 weeks – including in the Alps, and our very own Morzine-Avoriaz. Off-piste skiing options throughout the Portes du Soleil have been limited through December as a result. But...
