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981The Rob Warner Interview
Rob Warner was the first British rider to win a round of the UCI Mountain Bike World Cup but 1996 seems like...
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591Les Gets Bike Park – An Evolution
By Christophe Gressent, head of Les Gets Bike Park “Ours is the largest bike park in Europe, with 128km of marked trails....
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635Camping in the Lil’Stash
If you go down to the woods this summer, you’ll find the Stash Bivouac, a unique camping experience in the Lil’Stash, Avoriaz....
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807FAQs – Le Tour de France 2022
With a global television audience of 3.5 billion people in 190 different countries, Le Tour de France is the world’s biggest annual...
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460New Places to Stay during Summer 22 in Morzine, Les Gets & Avoriaz
As you may well have noticed, there’s been a fair bit of construction and renovation across our villages and valleys in recent...
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1.4KSummer 22 in Morzine, Les Gets & Avoriaz – Opening Dates & Times
We’re expecting an exceptionally busy summer season here in Morzine, Les Gets and Avoriaz, with several big events planned across our three...
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741Leg Power Only for 2021
The prospect of avoiding all motorised transport for the whole of 2021 seems unachievable on the face of it. We live in...
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773Ski & Bike – Enjoy both in Avoriaz 1800 this weekend
An exceptional amount of snow has fallen on the highest slopes of Avoriaz 1800 this spring and the forward-thinking folk in the...
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1.1KMorzine Summer Essentials
As life takes a slow but steady return to normal here in Morzine, excitement for the summer continues to grow. If you’re...
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725This is my thing
The first time you see someone using a Pilates reformer, you’ll wonder what the heck is going on. You’ll blink, look back,...
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2.5KSummer 2021 in Morzine, Les Gets & Avoriaz
Summer 21 is eagerly anticipated here in Morzine, Les Gets and Avoriaz. We’ll keep this page updated with information on key dates,...
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1.5KA Never Ending Summer
(This article was first published in our Summer 20 magazine, before the UCI MTB World Cup in Les Gets was cancelled and...
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2.6KAlta Lumina – New to Les Gets this summer
Once upon a time, not very long ago, we wondered whether we’d see a meaningful summer season here in Morzine, Les Gets...
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2.2KReady for Summer in Avoriaz 1800
Tomorrow the summer lifts of Avoriaz 1800 will come to life for the season. Of course, the ongoing situation with COVID-19 means...
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3.4KWhat’s New on Pleney for Summer 2020?
It’s fair to say Morzine’s Pleney Lift Company have not been idle during confinement. With an intended summer opening date of 27th...
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2.1KLes Gets Bikepark opens May 30th
The bikepark shapers and the lift maintenance team in Les Gets have made every effort to offer a safe opening of part...
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616Launching 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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3.1KFamily Activities in Morzine, Avoriaz and Les Gets this Summer
The sun is shining and the summer holidays are in full swing here in les Portes du Soleil! There’s so much for...
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10.0KThe Best Rainy Day Activities in Morzine
There’s no denying that Morzine is one of the best destinations for mountain biking, hiking, lake swimming and straight-up chilling in the...
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2.1KFive Minutes with Cube Bikes
Cube is one of Europe’s leading cycling brands. And it just so happens they’re an official partner of Les Gets, a resort...
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1.6KSummer Golf Lessons for Kids with Morzine-Avoriaz Golf School
Golf probably isn’t the first thing that comes to mind when you think about Morzine and Avoriaz in the summer, but if...
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2.1KWhat’s on for Road Cyclists this Summer in Morzine, Avoriaz and Les Gets
While Morzine, Avoriaz and Les Gets may be world-renowned for mountain biking, road cycling is also a firm favourite of Portes du...
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2.3KWhat’s on for Mountain Bikers this Summer?
Summer in Morzine, Avoriaz and Les Gets wouldn’t be complete without a bit of MTB goodness. Especially when our three favourite resorts...
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4.5KWhy Visit Morzine in the Summer?
If you’ve visited Morzine, Les Gets or Avoriaz in the summer before, you’ll know just how good it is. But for those who haven’t, you can expect...
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2.9KKANDESENT: The glowing new force behind women’s road cycling
By Chloe Hardy When I first met Michelle Wilkinson, she’d moved to Morzine for the winter and, like so many, loved it...
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3.2KThe Next Generation: We chat to Loris Vergier
Those of you unfamiliar with the world of downhill mountain biking may not know that riders come in teams. As in Formula...
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4.4KThe Source Guide to Luging in Morzine
Summer is officially in full swing, which means it’s time for one thing: luging! While it may not be Morzine’s main summer...
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4.2KPersonal SUPs and Swimming Still Allowed at Lac Montriond
You may have heard about recent confusion relating to a crackdown on the use of privately-owned SUPs and ‘floating devices’ on Lake...
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2.1KHOW I GOT HERE: Reuben Shaul – Eight Bells Wedding Imagery
Reuben Shaul goes to A LOT of weddings. But you won’t often see him as a guest. Rueben is the guy behind...
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8.1KThe Ultimate Guide to Summer in the Mountains
By Sara Burdon “Snow is falling, all around me” and yet I can’t stop thinking about next summer. There are more and...
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2.4KThe Science of Play
By Claire Garber Slackers. That’s what I called them. Those lazy folk, who never seemed to work, always seemed to be on...
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1.9KFrom the Sky to the Sea: Cycling Route des Grandes Alpes
By Cameron Hall Last year I set myself the challenge of taking on an Ironman (the triathlon not Robert Downey Jr). In order...
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1.5K#TRENDING: MTB gear
Summer is in full swing and that means only one thing in Morzine – it’s time to get our bikes out and...
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1.7KMaking a Big Splash: We chat to the guy behind Splash Morgins
If you haven’t already heard of Splash Waterslides, then prepare yourself. Every city, town, village and mountain resort should have one. There...
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3.2KThis 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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3.8KPortes du Soleil: the New Home of Trail Running in the Alps?
It’s finally happened. No longer will you have to just start running and hope for the best; Morzine, Avoriaz and the entire...
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8.1KWHEN YOU MTB THE TMB: Completing the Tour du Mont Blanc on a Bike
By Phil Smith – Ride Morzine The Tour du Mont Blanc (TMB) is one of the most popular long distance walking routes...
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2.9KSummer 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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4.8KBehind the Love Story: Weddings in Morzine
By Amie Henderson Morzine, Les Gets & Avoriaz have inspired many a new coupling over the years. From holidaymakers who first clap...
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4.0KA Statistical Nightmare – Morzine Mountain Biking in Numbers
By Rob Purver This article is from the Summer 2015 issue of Source Magazine – all statistics collected are based on information...
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3.9KWINNERS: 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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3.5KThe 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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8.4KGirls 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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6.9KCanyoning in Morzine – What’s that all about?
As each and every summer issue of Source Magazine demonstrates, there’s never any shortage of activities to keep all members of the family entertained. But have you ever...
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7.2KThe 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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2.3KEat like a Tour de France Rider
The average human being burns around 90 calories per hour when resting. That’s around 2100 calories each day. Tour de France riders burn a...
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2.5KVive 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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6.5KPhil Liggett’s 10 Legends of the Tour de France
This July, the Tour de France – La Grande Boucle – will make its 103rd* journey around the hexagon of France with a...
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5.3KThe 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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2.3K#TRENDING: What’s hot this summer
THE PORTES DU SOLEIL MULTIPASS If only everything in life were as simple and as cheap as the Portes du Soleil MultiPass. When...
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6.2KWhere 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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3.4KFine 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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4.4KVolunteering 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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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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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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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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The Flying Frenchies Film Premiere
This Friday Cinema Rex hosts a premiere for a rather special film. Hopefully this winter you’ll take a look at our sister magazine, Chamonix...
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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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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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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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Mont Blanc Rallye 2015
This weekend Morzine hosts the 67th round of the Rallye du Mont Blanc. If you’ve not been in town for the event...
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The Ben Fogle Interview – What Makes An Adventurer?
Adventurers are ten-a-penny these days. Every new reality TV show spawns another new daredevil, desperate to make a name for themselves by...
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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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The Local Experts: Geranium Immobilier
Each Friday we introduce you to a useful team of local experts and this week is no different. Joanna, Susan and Caroline...
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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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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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Morzine Skatepark Opening Party
Unless you’ve been living in a tent out in the woods, and still, even then, it’s likely you’ve heard that Morzine has...
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5.2KBehind the Scenes with Avoriaz MTB
Interview by Rob Purver If you’re in the area and riding mountain bikes you’ll no doubt have some appreciation of the amount of...
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Morzine Skatepark Opens
After years of planning, months of waiting and the combined fundraising power of hundreds of people, Morzine’s skatepark has now opened!...
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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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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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Restriction on water usage across Morzine & Les Gets
It’s been announced this afternoon that restrictions on the use of water are now in place across the Haute Savoie region following...
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Lac Montriond’s New Webcam
We love looking at webcams, especially in winter when it’s important to know what’s going on up the mountain so you can...
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The Pleney Luge
Pleney Luge from Morzine Source Magazine on Vimeo. This weekend we tested out the luge on Pleney. We’ve seen the luge from...
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Paddleboarding at Lac Montriond
Paddleboarding – Lac Montriond, Morzine from Morzine Source Magazine on Vimeo. When visiting Lac Montriond this summer, your time there doesn’t have to...
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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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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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Countdown to the Pass’Portes du Soleil
Brace yourselves Morzine! The Pass’Portes du Soleil rolls into town this week and this year it promises to be bigger and better than...
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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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Chatel MTB Preview
There were two major lift openings for bikes this weekend in the PDS. Pleney is now officially open for the season, but...
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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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Pleney open for bikes
That’s right, the long wait is over for local residents and tourists alike. The Pleney is opening this weekend! The iconic Pleney...
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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...
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French Language Summer Camps start this month!
Local language experts Alpine French School launch their first summer camps at the end of this month. Designed specifically for kids aged...
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Our New Summer Issue
Morzine Source Magazine Summer 15 hits the streets of Morzine, Les Gets and Avoriaz today. It’ll take us a little while to...
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Area Preview – Les Gets Bikepark
The bikepark in Les Gets opened early this weekend and the Source team couldn’t pass up the opportunity to give you guys a...