Les Gets
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2.6K1A New Star for Les Gets’ Hotel Crychar
Hotel Crychar in Les Gets ticks all the boxes; it’s centrally located with ski-in / ski-out access, within easy walking distance of...
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5.1KPlanning Your Ski Day Just Got Easier in Les Gets
Image: N.Joly We’ve probably all used the Google Maps Route Planner at some point in our lives – you know, the one...
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3.8KThis Summer: Day Trips with Mountain Days Away
Obviously, here at Source, we love Morzine, Les Gets and the rest of Les Portes du Soleil, but we do understand that...
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4.9KHit the Trails Running: Top Tips from Edwina Sutton
Words by Edwina Sutton. Images by Robbie Davies @ ApresImaging Edwina Sutton is a champion triathlete and ultra runner who lives right...
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3.4KSummer Loving: Eight reasons to get excited for sunshine
Summer in the mountains is one of the best-kept secrets in travel. Long days spent lounging on the shores of freshwater lakes...
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3.5KSummer 17 Lift Openings – Your complete guide
Bookmark this. Here’s your complete list of all chairlifts open across the Portes du Soleil for both mountain bikers and hikers. Portes...
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5.3K#Trending – 8 Essentials for a Chic Alpine Interior
Cover image: Alpine Lodges Mathilde Rossi is in charge of carefully curating the luxurious interiors of Alpine Lodges properties across the Alps....
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4.4KWINNERS: The 2017 Source Awards for Excellence
A huge thanks to everyone who joined us at yesterday’s annual Source Suppliers Show. 40 great local suppliers packed into the Domaine...
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3.0KAction 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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4.8KKids 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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4.0KBUY 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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3.4KTamsin’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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5.0KUPDATE: 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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7.2KThe 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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23.0KThe 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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8.9KLifts & pistes opening in Avoriaz this weekend
The pisteurs of Avoriaz have been working astonishingly hard to get the resort open this weekend. It’s not a secret that it’s...
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10.0K2How 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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9.0KWaitrose, 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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6.3KLa 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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4.3KThe Snow-Camp 2017 AJ Bell Alpine Challenge in Morzine
With temperatures as low as 3 degrees here in Morzine today, the rapid approach of Winter 17 is impossible to ignore. Once...
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4.3KThe 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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9.4KGirls on Top – Tahnee Seagrave & Manon Carpenter
For a small island nation, the British Isles often punches above its weight in the world of sport. And when we’re good at something,...
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5.6KTo 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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8.1KThe A – Z of Summer in Morzine, Les Gets & Avoriaz
If you’ve just landed in Morzine, Les Gets or Avoriaz for the start of your summer holidays, then you’ve come to the...
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7.2KWhere 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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6.3KTOUR 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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3.5KBuilding 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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5.0KLes Gets Bike Park opens this weekend
We may have woken up to a new smattering of snow on the hills this morning, but as far as the good...
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6.8KMuch 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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4.1KThe 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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4.2KFine 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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5.1KVolunteering 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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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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Critérium du Dauphiné begins in Les Gets – 5th June
After months of speculation it’s been confirmed today that Les Gets will host the prologue of the prestigious Critérium du Dauphiné on 5th...
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Bringing Ibiza to the Mountains
In the shadow of the Avoriaz mountains, world-famous Electro and Dance DJ Chicane swaps sand for snow at his second Sun:Sets on...
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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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7.5KSun: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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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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February Special Offers, Deals and Discounts
Each month we bring you the best special offers, deals and discounts from across Morzine, Les Gets and Avoriaz. There are so...
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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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#7 Days in Morzine, Avoriaz & Les Gets – 16th January
It may well be January but there’s no shortage of fun events for everyone across Morzine, Les Gets and Avoriaz next week....
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#7DaysIn Morzine, Les Gets & Avoriaz – 9th Jan 2016
Here’s this week’s guide to the best events across Morzine, Les Gets and Avoriaz! If you’d like them delivered directly to your...
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Morzine’s Summer Opening Dates
As we’ve previously reported, Les Gets is to host the super-sized MTB event Crankworx between 15th and 19th June 2016. This is...
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January Special Offers & Discounts
Happy New Year Source Readers! You’re all in for a right treat this morning… here’s our list of the best money saving...
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#7DaysIn Morzine, Les Gets & Avoriaz – 2nd Jan 2016
Here’s out guide to essential events over the next 7 days in Morzine, Les Gets and Avoriaz. You’ll find more information on...
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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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The 2016 Morzine Bus Timetable
Ahead of the start of another great winter season in Morzine, Les Gets and Avoriaz, the local bus timetable has just been...
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Crankworx Les Gets – Dates Confirmed
As we’d previously reported, Redbull’s massive Crankworx MTB festival relocates to Les Gets for summer 2016. But back when we announced the...
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Crankworx comes to Les Gets
Last month we reported that Redbull’s Crashed Ice is to visit Avoriaz this winter for a round of the coveted Riders Cup....
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November’s Special Offers, Deals & Discounts
There’s certainly no shortage of money-saving deals available across Morzine, Les Gets and Avoriaz at the moment! Below we’ve selected the best...
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Tour de France Accomoodation Packages in Morzine
Following today’s exciting announcement that Le Tour returns to Morzine for a stage finish on Saturday 23rd July 2016, we’ve collected together...
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The 2016 Tour de France
Waiting for the route of Le Tour to be announced each year is almost as exciting as Le Tour itself. In 2010...
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October’s Special Offers, Deals & Discounts
Since October is usually the month that many of you Morzine, Les Gets and Avoriaz lovers book your winter ski holidays, we’ve...
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Picture of the Season Summer 2015 Winners
As today is the official start of autumn it’s about time we announced our #summerofadventure photo competition winners, with prizes donated by...
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World Snow Awards – Nominees Announced
It’s amazing to see that no fewer than 8 of the 13 different businesses nominated in the ‘Best Chalet Company’ category of...
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September’s Source Specials
Each month we pack our Source Specials full of real money saving discounts, offers and promotions from across Morzine, Avoriaz and Les...
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Portes du Soleil 2016 Lift Pass Prices Compared
Each year we like to compare our own Portes du Soleil lift pass prices with those of Europe’s other large ski areas....
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Portes du Soleil Winter 2016 – Opening Dates & Lift Pass Rates
To save you the hassle of visiting three different websites to collect information on when Morzine, Avoriaz, Les Gets and the Portes...
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End of Season Discounts with 7Aventures
Resort staff across Morzine, Les Gets and Avoriaz can take advantage of a whopping 20% discount on all 7Aventures activities from 1st...
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Transition Snow – Line Up Announced!
We’re beyond excited to bring you the full Transition Snow line-up for this December in Avoriaz. Transition Snow is the musical lovechild...
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Morzine-Avoriaz Tour de France Update
Following speculation and rumoured routes last week, excitement is mounting regarding the Summer 2016 Tour de France. Will it visit Morzine-Avoriaz again...
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Tour de France 2016 – Rumoured Route
There’s been speculation for a couple of months now that Morzine-Avoriaz will feature on the 2016 Tour de France race route. It’ll...
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August’s Source Specials
Now is the time of year to bag yourself an amazing holiday bargain in Morzine, Les Gets or Avoriaz. Here at Source...
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The Local Experts at Alpine-Property.com
As always, our aim here at Source Magazine is to make sure holiday makers, locals and ex-pats have all the information they...
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Portes du Soleil MultiPass 2015
Lots of readers get in touch to ask us where they can use their Portes du Soleil MultiPass 2015 in Morzine, Avoriaz and...
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HCMAG play first pre-season friendly this Wednesday
After a well earned rest, our local hockey team HCMAG are set to return to the rink with a programme of pre-season...
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A Morzine River Update from Frogs Rafting
By Natalie @ Frogs Rafting, Morzine Unless you’re living in a box, the fact that we’re in the middle of a heat...
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New Chavannes to Mont Chery Lift – Work Begins
As is usually the case when a new ski lift is proposed, the development of a link between the Chavannes side of...
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Winter 2016 Ice Hockey Features Announced
Here at Source Magazine we’re massive fans of the Penguins, our local team (Hockey Club Morzine, Avoriaz, Les Gets) who play in...
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Snowbombing Presents Transition – A New Music Festival for Avoriaz
Unless you’ve had your head stuck in the snow for several years, everyone has heard of Snowbombing. The annual musical on snow...
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July Special Offers in Morzine, Les Gets & Avoriaz
Each month we bring you the hottest special offers in Morzine, Les Gets and Avoriaz, and this month is no different. The...
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Pass’Portes du Soleil 2016 Dates Announced
The Portes du Soleil may still be clearing up after another epic Pass’Portes MTB challenge last weekend, but the dates for the...
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Morzine Weather Forecast
Well done if you’ve picked this week for your summer holiday in Morzine, Les Gets and Avoriaz. As our Morzine weather forecast,...
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The Snow-Camp Alpine Challenge is BACK!
Returning to Morzine for it’s 7th year, the Snow-Camp Alpine Challenge is one of our favourite events of the winter. Teams of...
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The Summer 2015 Bus Timetable!
Yes, it’s always best to walk (unless it’s raining…) but the local Balad’ Aulps bus service means you can explore further afield...
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The #SummerofAdventure
We’ve dedicated this summer’s issue of Morzine Source Magazine to the SUMMER OF ADVENTURE. Adventure means getting out there, exploring the local...
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Severe Weather Warning for the Haute Savoie
Severe storms and heavy rain is expected to batter the Haute Savoie this weekend, just as the summer mountain bike season gets...
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June’s Source Specials
Each month we collect together the best local discount, special offers and promotions and combine them in one e-mail. If you’re not...