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11.1KHow will we ski this winter?
Here at Morzine Source Magazine we’re in constant contact with the local organisations that manage your favourite ski resorts. We’re expecting each...
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2.4K“Resume your mountain activities with humility” requests the President of Secours en Montagne 74
We’re just as excited for Monday 11th May as you are – really. We can’t wait to get back into the mountains...
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1.2KA Mountain Meal & Movies – The European Outdoor Film Tour
On 7th April 2020 we’ll host the Morzine / Montriond leg of the European Outdoor Film Tour for the second time. 250...
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2.0KMorzine’s Upcoming Elections – Part 2
Over the weekend we introduced you to British-born Francesca Eyre, who has joined our current Mayor’s team ahead of the forthcoming municipal...
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2.2KMorzine’s Upcoming Elections
While we’re all still speculating on how Brexit will eventually impact our lives here in the mountains, here’s one thing we do...
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1.2KInside Les Gets’ New Day Spa
Our valley has been crying out for an all-singing, all-dancing day spa for years and now our prayers have been answered. Located...
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658Launching the Montagne Verte x Morzine Source Magazine Sustainability Award 2020
We’re passionate supporters of Montagne Verte, our valley’s very own eco initiative to reduce our impact on the planet. We’ve therefore joined...
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7.9KWinter 2019/20 Portes du Soleil Season Pass Prices JUST ANNOUNCED
Find out Winter 2019/20 Portes du Soleil season pass prices, including early bird discounts and special offers!
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6.3KThe Ellie Soutter Legacy
Had I read the words “GB snowboarder Ellie Soutter triumphs at the 2019 Alpine World Ski Championships” this winter, I wouldn’t have been surprised...
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3.0KHow not to lose a child
If you’re Morzine-bound for your annual family ski holiday this month, consider this post to be a public safety announcement. Every day...
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7.0KBehind the Scenes at La Folie Douce
Renowned for its epic après parties, electric live performances and impeccable service, La Folie Douce is a small but mighty collection of...
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1.8KOur Winter 19 Les Gets Highlights
Following on from yesterday’s Morzine essentials, here’s what’s fresh next door in Les Gets this winter! Wild Beets Kitchen This Winter Don’t...
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3.7KOur Winter 19 Morzine Highlights
Each winter we round up the best bits. The new openings, the anniversaries, the new activities. The key features that will really...
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1.5KMorzine Lifts Open This Weekend!
The Pleney Lift Company have just announced that local pistes are in good enough condition with sufficient snow coverage to open for...
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6.3K1EMA – An Update on Morzine’s New Lift
This weeks sees the launch of a lengthy public consultation on the (now confirmed!) extensive new ski lift development named Express Morzine-Avoriaz...
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2.6KValley Vipers Organise First International Netball Tournament
It’s been seven years since the Valley Vipers netball team was born; a group of ten women playing on the basketball court...
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1.1KThe Mountain Moovie Experience: What’s it all about?
Ever heard of the Mountain Moovie Experience? Well, you’re about to. After a few quote ‘fallow’ years this fun, local film night...
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5.2KEarly Season Lift Openings in the Portes du Soleil
Yes, it’s too early for those #BestSeasonEver hashtags, but it’s certainly shaping up to be a very snowy start to proceedings across...
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1.3KThe Ultimate Ski Season
For many years The Tasty Ski Company have been welcoming season workers to Morzine. But what do you need to bring with...
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1.8KThe PLUI-H – What is it? And why you need to know…
Whilst there’s no doubt that valley life is changing for those of us who live here all year round, it’s not often...
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3.7KOPENING THIS WINTER: Le Colibri Cafe Bistro
It’s always very exciting when something new opens in Morzine, especially when they serve food and drink! Le Colibri Cafe Bistro is...
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5.6KMorzine Swimming Pool Opening Times – Summer 2017
You know it’s officially summertime when the Morzine swimming pool opens. Here are the dates and times you need to know for...
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5.1KThe Source Interseason Restaurant Guide
Interseason may be one of the best times of the year in Morzine for its complete lack of crowds, (usually) lovely weather...
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2.2KBehind the Marketing: How to Promote Your Business
Rob Stewart’s PR agency Ski Press works at the very core of the European winter sports industry, representing travel brands, equipment manufacturers,...
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10.4K1€147.9 million on lift and piste development over the next 20 years
The big news at last night’s town council public meeting was the formal presentation of a new lift development connecting Morzine and...
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2.0KBEHIND THE BUSINESS – Action Academy on Launching a Lifestyle Enterprise
By Amie Henderson You hear the term ‘lifestyle business’ and what do you imagine? Ski bums justifying their year-round in-resort life to...
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2.6KAction Academy returns to Morzine with a series of inspirational speakers
Following their successful branding masterclass event at Café Chaud in December, the team from Action Academy are returning to Morzine for a...
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4.2KKids ski free in the Portes du Soleil in April
Heading our way for the Easter holidays? You’ll save €€€ on your lift passes if you’re skiing as a family. The Portes...
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3.6KBUY ME: Possibly the most luxurious new-build property Les Gets has ever seen!
This week our regular property feature moves across the valley to Les Gets, where new apartment developments are popping up all over...
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5.2KBUY ME: Is this the most luxurious ski chalet for sale in Morzine?
Each week we showcase one property currently for sale in the local area. Last week we tempted you with a huge 37-person...
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2.2KThe Morgan Jupe Supper Club
During February and March 2017 Morgan Jupe are opening their doors for a number of exclusive pop-up events. Groups of six to eight...
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1.8KBUY ME: Ski chalet sleeping up to 37 people
In our new weekly ‘BUY ME’ feature, we bring you some of the most unique, special or affordable properties currently available in the...
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2.9KTamsin’s Marathon
It’s -10, bitterly cold, the sky heavy with snow and I’m running on a completely unploughed mountain road. I blame it on...
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4.2KUPDATE: New lift between Morzine and Avoriaz
Eagle-eyed readers of the Marie de Morzine-Avoriaz’ regular magazine ‘Le Mag’, may have spotted a very recent update from local mayor Gerard...
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Sting Plays Avoriaz France Bleu Festival
It’s been announced today that Sting is to headline the new France Bleu Live festival in Avoriaz this March. The festival takes...
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3.5KJunior Workshop by Jenny Jones comes to Morzine
Olympic medalist and all-round lovely lass Jenny Jones has launched Workshop by Jenny Jones, a series of unique snowboard camps in the...
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5.7KA Brief History of Avoriaz
The land on which Avoriaz now sits was originally used entirely as a summer grazing plateau for cattle owned by the local...
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6.7KThe Snow Situation
So, it’s not news that there’s very little / no snow across our valley at the moment. This isn’t a situation that’s...
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22.1KThe Winter ’17 Bus Timetable
The local ski bus service is the most efficient way to move between Morzine, Les Gets and Avoriaz. It connects the resort...
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3.9KNew budget French lessons for Morzine
New for winter 2016-17, local language experts Alpine French School are offering budget flexible French courses at their central Morzine classrooms. With price-points and...
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4.0KAre you training your staff to work or to represent?
By Action Academy‘s Mickey Fitz A long time ago in a valley far, far away, I told myself that I did...
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9.3K2How to get your discounted season lift pass
Each winter it’s a contentious subject. Who is entitled to the local area Morzine, Les Gets, Avoriaz season lift pass, and how...
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8.1KWaitrose, Tesco & Asda Deliveries to Morzine, Les Gets & Avoriaz
Despite the fact that Morzine, Les Gets and Avoriaz have their fair share of supermarkets, independent food shops and even now an...
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5.7KLa Vie Claire organic supermarket opens this month!
La Vie Claire is a small but growing French supermarket brand based entirely on the provision of organic produce and healthy, natural...
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4.4K1The latest ski industry trends from Consensio Chalets
Anyone with any interest in the ski industry (and anyone with a love of infographics!) will find the results of this year’s...
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3.0KThe Farmhouse Christmas Fair
Other than the first snowfall, the arrival of new seasonaires, the ski lifts whirring to life and the absence of a parking...
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3.6KThe Rise & Rise of the Triathlon
Triathlon can’t have escaped your attention. According to the sport’s official body British Triathlon, it’s the fastest growing sport in the UK right now,...
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2.4KAction Academy: For Adventure Entrepreneurs by Adventure Entrepreneurs
The days of the ski bum are on the wane. This season you’re more likely to find your chalet host, transfer driver...
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5.1KTo buy or not to buy – The post-Brexit impact on the French Property Market
By Claire Garber On 24th June 2016 the world woke up to the shocking news that the UK had indeed voted to...
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2.6KVive Le Tour – All you need to know
Any road cycling lover that’s ever watched Le Tour on TV can’t have failed to notice the sheer passion on the faces of roadside...
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5.4KThe Summer 2016 Bus Timetable
The Summer ’16 bus timetable, connecting Morzine, Les Gets, St Jean d’Aulps and Lake Montriond began yesterday. Download your Morzine bus timetable...
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2.6KSummer Fitness with Buzz Performance
It’s no surprise to learn that Morzine based fitness coaches Buzz Performance have expanded their summer programme to include several Spin classes each week,...
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6.3KWhere to watch the Tour de France in Morzine
On Saturday 23rd July the eyes of the world will be on Morzine. Those of you lucky enough to be in town...
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5.6KTOUR DE FRANCE UPDATE: Traffic & Parking
On Saturday 23rd July Morzine welcomes the penultimate stage of Le Tour de France. The world’s best road cyclists will cross the...
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3.1KBuilding for Crankworx – Behind the Scenes
Local videographer Will Nangle has been granted special behind the scenes access to Crankworx and he’s taking Morzine Source Magazine readers with...
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6.4KMuch Better Adventures Go Global
As we were launching Morzine Source Magazine in our living room a few years back, Sam, Alex and Guy were launching Much...
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3.6KThe Jungle Jam
Last Sunday, hundreds of Morzine residents poured into L’Aubergade Hotel to support refugees in Calais at the second Jungle Jam event of...
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3.5KFine Dining. Any way. Anywhere.
Morzine’s newest catering company has a new philosophy. Fine dining food, however you like to eat it, anywhere. That includes like-side lunches...
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4.5KVolunteering at the Etape du Tour and the Tour de France
With no fewer than six major events taking place in the valley this summer, the Mairie de Morzine-Avoriaz and the Office de...
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Montreux Jazz Festival Line-Up Announced
Expectations were high for the line-up of the 50th Montreux Jazz Festival, released today. Taking place on the shores of Lake Geneva...
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#7DaysIn Morzine, Les Gets & Avoriaz – 8th April 2016
It may well be the very end of the winter season in Morzine, but there’s no need to slow down your weekly...
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Morzine’s First Gin Festival
Down the steps and through the doors of the Tibetan Café, a botanical paradise has been unleashed at Morzine’s first ever Gin Festival....
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April Special Offers, Deals & Discounts
The end of the winter season may well be on the horizon, but that doesn’t mean there’s no deals to be had...
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U2 to play Morzine this Summer
THE FOLLOWING ARTICLE WAS AN APRIL FOOL! It’s been announced this morning that legendary Irish rockers U2 will play a special one-off...
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UPDATED: The Morzine Gin Festival
If Gin’s your thing, then Morzine’s Tibetan Cafe has just the event for you on Friday 1st and Saturday 2nd April. Showcasing...
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#7DaysIn Morzine, Les Gets & Avoriaz – 12th March 2016
Every night this week there’s more live music events that you can shake a snowy stick at. It’s a good job we’ve...
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7.0KSun:Sets On The Slopes – Our Exclusive Chicane Interview
When Morzine – Avoriaz’ newest apres bar La Kinkerne announced last week that they were set to host the first Sun:Sets On...
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Immigration, a weakening pound, terrorism, refugees and Boris. BREXIT continued…
Politics journalist and Morzine lover David Freeman is back with a second article on the potential impact of BREXIT on the ex-pats,...
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Peace & Dove – Raising Awareness for the Calais Jungle
Locals Barbara and Cecile have launched a new campaign to raise awareness and funds for children living in the so-called Jungle refugee...
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BREXIT – Is this the last winter season in Morzine for the seasonaires from the UK?
Yesterday British Prime Minister David Cameron announced that an in / out referendum on whether the UK should remain as part of...
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Security Tightened at Geneva Airport
Security services at Geneva Airport have warned departing passengers to allow extra time to pass through the airport’s security controls from this...
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Improve your French during your holiday!
If you want to improve, practise or brush-up on your French during your holiday in Morzine, Les Gets or Avoriaz this winter,...
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#7DaysIn Morzine, Les Gets & Avoriaz – 13th Feb 2016
It may well be the busiest week of the entire winter season across Morzine, Les Gets and Avoriaz, but that doesn’t mean...
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The 2016 Cavern 247 Film Festival
Let the excitement commence! The 2016 Cavern 247 Film Festival will take place on Thursday 24th March, and this year there’ll be...
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The 2016 Source Poster
Last winter’s Source Magazine ‘Portes du Soleil by Numbers’ poster sold out in a matter of weeks and here’s the next in...
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Pass’Portes du Soleil tickets on sale tomorrow!
We’ve had 10th Feb in our diaries for ages now… tomorrow at 10am (Morzine time) registration begins for the 2016 Pass’Portes du...
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#7DaysIn Morzine, Les Gets & Avoriaz – 6th Feb 2016
It’s never easy to select the best local events planned for Morzine, Les Gets and Avoriaz each week – there’s always so...
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Morzine’s Municipal Magazine – download in English
The Mairie de Morzine-Avoriaz routinely publish an excellent magazine, packed with stacks of useful information for both local residents and holiday makers....
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#7DaysIn Morzine, Les Gets & Avoriaz – 29th January 2016
Once again we’ve collated the best local events taking place across Morzine, Les Gets and Avoriaz next week to help you make...
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Final Rock The Pistes Line-Up Announced
As we reported back in November, Two Door Cinema Club were are on the line up for the 2016 edition of the Portes...
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#7DaysIn Morzine, Avoriaz & Les Gets – 23rd January
it comes as no surprise that the next 7 nights in Morzine, Les Gets and Avoriaz are packed with something for everyone....
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Home Grown Talent
Redbull Crashed Ice skater Tristan Dugerdil’s talent on a pair of ice skates is about as home grown as it comes. If...
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Crashed Ice Riders Cup Avoriaz
If you’ve read our interview with local Crashed Ice skaters Tristan Duguerdil and Pacho Schmitt, you’ll surely have a taste for what’s...
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A One-off Gourmet Experience
Local chalet company Morgan Jupe are to host a special, one-off gourmet event at Chalet des Amis in Morzine at the end...
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UPDATE: New Morzine to Avoriaz Lift Extension
As far back as 2010 we heard mumblings of a new ski lift to connect Morzine and Avoriaz. First proposed to support Annecy’s (unsuccessful) bid for...
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LIFT & PISTE UPDATE (And extra bus routes from Morzine – Avoriaz)
It’s likely that most of Morzine’s holiday makers this week will be making plans to head for Avoriaz each day to ski....
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#7DaysIn – 26th December 2015
Each week we compile our pick of the most unmissable events in Morzine, Les Gets and Avoriaz, and this coming Christmas Week...
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Lifts Open in Morzine / Les Gets / Avoriaz this Weekend
UPDATED: Here’s the planned lift openings across the Portes du Soleil this weekend! It’s just been confirmed that the following lifts will...
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The Montriond Christmas Fair
We’ve truly been spoilt for choice when it comes to festive markets across Morzine this year. Last weekend’s Farmhouse Christmas Fair was...