Green partners and discounts

Meet our tribe

Our Bluebirds

These brilliant minds and genuinely amazing people have championed our brand and played an important part in our sustainability journey. We are so grateful for their vision, determination and ingenuity. Collectively, we will continue to work together towards the healthy planet we all envision.

Bluebird meaning: a symbol of hope, renewal and potential. In skiing terms, “bluebird” denotes a clear day after a storm when the sun is bright, and the slopes beckon.

Katja Gaskell

A travel writer, who has appeared in publications such as Lonely Planet, The Telegraph, BBC Food and The National Geographic, Katja has always travelled and has lived in over 6 countries. She now runs her own family travel blog Globetotting, and is considered a family travel expert, who is often called upon to share her experiences and advice in national media.

Katja has been visiting Morzine regularly for fifteen years ever since her family invested in a property on the outskirts of town. Since then Katja, along with her husband and three children, have spent as much time here as possible here. Winters are spent making the most of the incredible ski domain and summer months are spent enjoying the lake in Montriond, the outdoor swimming pool in Morzine and trying to convince two teens and a tween that hiking is fun! Katja expresses that although her family have moved around a number of times – from Australia to India then onto Mexico before returning to London – Morzine has always been a constant and coming back always feels like they are returning home.

 

When Katja first visited our chalets in 2022, we were so impressed by her enthusiasm and expertise on activities and adventures in Morzine, that we took the opportunity to interview her for one of our chairlift chats episodes. We love that Katja is as excited about the Alps in summer, as she is about skiing. We highly recommend that all parents read her guide on the best things to do in summer in Morzine. We are convinced that even die-hard beach fans will be tempted to ditch the sand and sea to take to the mountains in summertime.

Cécile Burton

 

Cécile is a trailblazer in grassroots and localised action. She’s an inspiring activist who knows how to build communities around a cause and turn ideas into action. She’s worked in front-line humanitarian aid providing vital support to refugees (and volunteers) through Choose Love. In awe of her passion and fierce determination, when Cécile turned her attention to protecting the mountains, and specifically, finding environmental solutions for our home territory of Morzine, we were eager to join forces. And so the story of Montagne Verte unfolds, and now we have a fully fledged non-profit association that is branching beyond Morzine to ensure our mountain territories are a sustainable destination for many years to come.

 

Cécile has been the figure head of Montagne Verte over the last few years and as General Manager, she channels her energy into engaging local stakeholders and motivating local businesses and residents on pressing environmental issues. She manages a bunch of projects, from volunteer events to digital content and media relations; and as always, we continue to be impressed by her as a refreshingly kind human, with an unwavering commitment to ‘good’ on all levels.

Caitlin Cockerton

 

When we met professional life coach Caitlin Cockerton, we instantly recognised the synergy between her, and her coaching company Great Heights Pathways, and our values and vision for AliKats.The mountains have great potential for promoting recovery and building resilience; and Caitlin magnifies this concept through her experiential coaching practices, which use nature, movement, learning and human connection to help people achieve greater fulfilment in work and life.

 

In partnership with Caitlin, we developed a new experience – a retreat for people to immerse themselves in the mountains, whilst exerting their minds and bodies, and connecting with like-minded people. Our retreats combine rejuvenating outdoor activities – daily yoga, meditation, Qi Gong, mountain hikes, fire camp talks, forest bathing and bathing in clear mountain lakes – with life and leadership coaching. The entire experience is crafted by Caitlin to ensure guests leave equipped with inner resources, resilience and a clear path forward. Hosted in our low impact farmhouse Ferme a Jules, with a seasonal menu of local and foraged food, and delivered by local wellness experts; our retreats offer a fully sustainable adventure and an opportunity to engage with the mountains in meaningful, exciting ways.

 

Also an experienced business coach, Caitlin has helped us shape a business strategy that is founded in deep connection and commitment. She’s made a huge impact on us and we see her work as an important part of our future.

Gavin Fernie-Jones

 

After running his own boot ski fitting shop and working closely with sports suppliers, Gavin began questioning the huge amount of waste and un-sustainable practices of the outdoor retail model. He developed not-for-profit, One Tree at a Time, as a way of educating and serving the community, reducing waste and keeping ski clothing out of landfill for continued use on the mountain. Its events, awareness campaigns and online store for repurposed gear, encourages and connects a worldwide community of outdoor enthusiasts. Furthermore, Gavin has channelled his passion and learnings into creating Re-Action, a new collective designed to scale up the concept of One Tree, so more communities can benefit and more waste can be eliminated. Its a protest against the consumer story that tells us we need shiny new, highly technical kit to access the outdoors.

By working with sustainability pioneers and existing communities in the outdoor sports sector, Re-Action is making getting outdoors more affordable, accessible and sustainable. Its members rescue products, revive them through repair and rebranding, and repurpose them. They are then redistributed through resale, rental and donation; and profits are reallocated to regenerating the outdoors. Although in its early stages, Re-action already has an awe-inspiring member organisation list of businesses, not-for-profits and clubs dedicated to making change in the outdoor industry.

Inspired by Gavin’s approach to collective action, we’re working to increase the longevity of ski clothing and kit, as well as our staff uniforms, through our impact-minded partner companies. Facing challenges, creating solutions and making impact, collective agency is the only way forward to deliver real change when it come to climate action.

Our Partners

We’ve teamed up with a bright bunch of innovative brands that share our values. These conscious brands share our vision of a greener planet and walk the walk when it comes to creating fantastic products and services that do better for the planet. We’re keen to share the love and help our guests discover the best, most conscious and responsible brands out there, so keep an eye out for special offers, competitions and rewards.

Wild England

Wild England produce a premium range of natural, organic bathroom products for hotels and homes that’s as kind as it is conceptual. Strictly organic and ethically sourced with eco-friendly packing, we were highly impressed with Wild England, and immediately wanted their products in our chalets.

What’s more, their products feel amazing. The combination of essential oils is designed to invigorate, heal and soothe your body preparing you for a busy day or re-setting you after an eventful one, and is absolutely perfect for our guests who which to indulge and protect their skin after days spent on the mountain.

 

  • Guest Offer: Following a stay in one of our chalets, AliKats guests receive a 25% discount on their first or next purchase with Wild England.

 

 

 

Delphis Eco

It can be hard to get excited about cleaning products, but when we discovered Delphis Eco, we knew we’d found our ideal match when it comes to eco-friendly cleaning products. Its range of professional standard products are plant-derived, biodegradable and safer for our waterways. They are of the highest standard and help us ensure our chalets are beautifully clean and sparkling, as well as safe from toxic substances.

 

Ellis Brigham

Ellis Brigham is one of the UK’s leading mountain sports retailers, and takes its social and environmental responsibilities seriously. They are committed to minimising their business impact to preserve our precious outdoor playgrounds for future generations, as well as helping people enjoy the outdoors. Innovative initiatives incorporate recycled materials, sustainable packaging and carbon neutral delivery into their everyday operations, whilst their support of leading charities including Mountains for the Mind and Protect our Winters is highly impressive.

 

 

 

Brew Tea

When it comes to delivering sustainable skiing holidays, we like to get into the details at AliKats, and that even boils down to the cuppa we serve our guests. We’re hot on composting, and we needed a biodegradable solution to the mass bought tea bags that most homes and businesses use. A large portion of these tea bags are made with plastic fabrics and many paper fibres, which are only 70- 80% biodegradable. Not only does this make it difficult to breakdown in our compost bins, but these tea bags can shed billions of micro-plastics into your cup of tea. Eek! So we opted for loose tea, and after tasting a cuppa brewed with Brew Tea’s blend of fresh rolled whole leaves, we couldn’t wait to share this first rate cuppa with our guests.

 

 

Crevasse Clothing

Crevasse Clothing provides a one stop shop to rent ski clothing for your holiday. It’a a cost effective, sustainable way to ensure you have high quality, stylish clothing for your mountain adventures. The Full Rental Package includes hire of jacket, pants, goggles and gloves plus a free pair of socks. Why spend a small fortune on items that you will use once a year, when you can rent your clothes, hassle free? Plus AliKats partnership with Crevasse Clothing means customers can get discounts with both companies!

  • Guest Offer: AliKats guests receive 10% off ski clothing rental with Crevasse, plus a further 25% of the total bill of their holiday as a discount off their ski pass. So if you spend €100 on clothing rental, we will give you €25 off your ski pass (just forward your Crevasse receipt to qualify).

Eco-Ski

Doing an active sport like skiing on an exposed mountain requires decent technical kit to keep you dry, warm and moving freely. Yet so often the vast amount of clothing and kit needed to ski comes at a cost to the planet. Eco-Ski is on a mission to solve this by offering skiers four very clear choices: Repair, Rent, Preowned or New “kit with a conscience”. All of which provide skiers with high quality kit from trustworthy brands, whilst creating a more positive step towards a circular solution. So depending on your budget, how often you ski and your personal kit preferences, you can find the right (planet-friendly) option that keeps you feeling great and looking fab on the slopes.

 

Montagne Verte

Montagne Verte is a non-profit association, funded by the community it serves, with one clear objective to develop solutions to reduce the environmental impact of Morzine and the surrounding region. Al and Kat Judge (AliKats founders) are involved through their roles as president and vice president, and work with a group of bright minds who are passionate about mobilizing a collective effort to preserve the mountains and build a low carbon future.

Their work is supported by a wider network of members and passionate volunteers who help make their initiatives possible. Projects include running the Montagne Verte second-hand shop in Morzine, which sells pre-loved clothes and ski gear; ‘biocyclette’ a bike-powered waste collection service to help businesses in Morzine manage organic waste responsibly; and the AlpinExpress Pass to provide exclusive discounts for people travelling by train to the mountains. Follow Montagne Verte for updates on our progress, community initiatives and shop opening times.

 

  • Guest Offer: Check out the AlpinExpress Pass to reduce the impact of your next mountain holiday in Morzine by travelling by train, and benefit from a host of exciting discounts on Morzine-based service

 

Sustainable skiing

For green discounts on AliKats holidays, check out our green rewards page, which shares how you can save money on an AliKats holiday by choosing sustainable options for your holiday. You can also discover more about how we are reducing the impact of our holidays here.

Ski Morzine

A guide to help skiers staying in Morzine find their way around The Portes du Soleil ski area. Here we give some useful tips for ability levels and an overview of the key ski areas which can be accessed by the main lifts from Morzine and Montriond.

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Morzine adventure companies, guides and bike rental shops

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Ski schools and Snowboard Schools in Morzine

Here are the best ski schools and snowboard schools in Morzine. Group lessons, private lessons & off-piste guiding can all be offered

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Restaurants & Bar recommendations

There are some amazing restaurants, bars & cafés in Morzine, Les Gets & Avoriaz. Below are our favourites in the area

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Taxis in Morzine

Comprehsive list of taxi services in Morzine and the surrounding area

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Winter activities for non-skiers in Morzine

Fun things to do for an epic snow holiday, without a pair of skis involved! The Portes du Soleil mountains are a massive natural playground, with unlimited opportunities to experience nature, find adventure and escape the hectic pace of everyday life.

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Childcare options in Morzine

Getting the right childcare for your family is essential to a successful holiday so we have compiled a list of our recommended childcare options in Morzine

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Beauty Treatments & Spas in Morzine

Our treatment and spa partners can provide massages, manicures, pedicures, facials & physiotherapy when you stay in our accommodation in Morzine

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Large Group Ski Chalets in Morzine, France

Browse our large ski chalets and chalet combinations (two adjoining chalets) offering beds for up to 26 people. We offer catered and self-catered holidays, with a concierge manager on-hand from the moment you book; and a wide range of extras, including lift pass delivery, airport transfers and ski hire.

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New Year Ski Holidays in Morzine

Beautiful chalets, hot tubs, stunning views and epic skiing; whether you want to ring in the New Year in a luxury chalet eating incredible food or partying in a lively French ski resort, we’ve got New Year’s sussed with a great selection of catered and self-catered chalets in Morzine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions on chalets, snow chains, hairdryers, food, wine, transport and everything you need to know about your Morzine holiday

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Seasons

Theres a lot more to Morzine than Winter and Summer. Spring and Autumn are also great seasons to enjoy the Alps in all their glory.

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From booking to your arrival in Morzine Avoriaz

From booking through our online system to the moment you arrive at your chalet in Morzine, we organise everything for you

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Bringing your dog on holiday to Morzine

All our Morzine chalets are dog friendly but you must first make a request to us via email and we will explain security deposits and additional cleaning fees

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Fantastic Day Trips from Morzine

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Family Ski Holidays in Morzine

Catered or self catered chalets in Morzine for family ski holidays with spacious ensuite family rooms, flexible childcare options, transport around Morzine, mobile ski hire and excellent ski school partners.

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Christmas ski chalet holidays in Morzine, France

Luxury ski chalets, decadent food, world-class skiing, a fairytale Alpine town bustling with exciting festivities, family shows and music: join AliKats for a magical Christmas skiing holidays in Morzine, France

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AliKats’ Food Suppliers

We like to ensure the traceability of our food menu, and champion local and seasonal produce, created by the fantastic supplies in our region. Here you can discover the suppliers we work with to create the menus for our catered chalets and meal delivery service.

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