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Plenty… Fair enough you’ve booked your festive week in Morzine or Les Gets, expecting to glide through early season powder every day and slip-slide your way around the resorts apres bars each evening. We feel your pain, we really do, and we’re all in the same boat. But let’s not give up on the fun just yet. If you were in one of the other (and there are plenty) ski resorts that currently have no snow for your Christmas or New Year break, you might find yourself twiddling your thumbs, wondering what to do. But not here in Morzine and Les Gets.
Here’s our ultimate guide to absolutely everything we can find going on in Morzine and Les Gets over the festive period, including special offers, special events, live music… and we’ll keep the list growing as new events come in.
Morzine Swimming Pool
Don’t forget, you can also while away the hours at Morzine’s indoor swimming pool!
Indiana Parc
Indiana’Ventures are also opening some of their most popular summer activities too.
The Cavern
Morzine’s Cavern Bar are also up for the challenge of making your Morzine festivities memorable – they’re opening at 2pm every day, there’s live music every apres and live band every night.
Spa Packages
Exclusive spa packages are also on the menu at the new Indulge Massage & Beauty spa and Thai inspired beauty lounge in Ardent Village throughout the Christmas and New Year period. Ardent is the perfect spot to relax, enjoy the mountains and take a break from the hustle and bustle of the resort. For more information call +33 (0) 6 17 91 75 84
Le Grand Joux in Graydon also have spa packages available with a minimum group size of 4. Morning or afternoon spa packages start at €75 per person and include treatments, afternoon tea, use of all space facilities and transport to and from Morzine. For more information email legrandjouxmorzine@gmail.com
Also at Le Grand Joux, parties of 8 or more people can enjoy a gourmet dining experience with 6 courses, wines, and transport back to your chalet at the end of the evening. For more information e-mail legrandjouxmorzine@gmail.com
Bikes
Alpine Sports in Morzine have brought all their mountain and road bike kit out of storage and they’re offering a bike or ski swap package. They’ve also got helmets, spares and a stack of local advice on where to go on your bikes. Call the shop for more information on +33 (0) 4 50 49 11 57.
For Families in Les Gets
The enchanted forest is where Father Christmas lives! This is fantastic family fun and includes a guided tour along a magical trail with elves to visit Papa Noel. The grotto is open from 20th – 26th December, with guided tours starting on the hour from 10am – 8pm each day. Meet at the Place de Lutins, next to the war memorial in central Les Gets and take the Father Christmas shuttle bus. The bus is free, the tour is €3 per child and you must book in advance at the Office de Tourisme.
From Saturday 20th the following ski lifts will be open for pedestrians. Treat yourself to a good walk!
Les Gets Chavannes
Les Gets Mont Chery
Morzine Pleney
Morzine Nyon
Chatel
From Saturday 20th there’ll also be lift openings for skiers in Chatel. If you fancy a drive across the Col de Corbier, here’s a list of Chatel ski lift openings.
La Grande Terche
The telecabine is open and is free every day between 10am and 4.30pm. La Licorne restaurant is open for lunch, coffee and crepes, including on Christmas Day while at the same time La Terchette drag lift is open for kids to practise their sliding skills. Also, the new ice rink in front of the La Grande Terche ESF office is open each day between 10am and 7pm, it’s €3 to skate and €3 for skate hire.
Mon 22nd
4.30pm – 6.30pm – Live covers band Reptyll play on the stage outside the Morzine Office de Tourisme
5pm – 7pm – Open Mic Night at the Rhodos with a free shot for every performer
6pm – Fireworks on the Perriers piste in Les Gets followed by a Christmas lantern balloon release at 7pm.
Tue 23rd
9am – Enjoy a mountain hike with the team from Le Restaurant Chanterelle at the Col d’Encranaz. The hike lasts 3 hours, you’ll then enjoy a fondue lunch at the restaurant and the price of €45 per person includes transport to and from your accommodation, a walking guide, snowshoe rental and lunch.
4pm – 7.30pm – DJ Candyman plays funky fresh tunes during apres at Hotel Le Cottage, Morzine
5pm – 7pm – Live DJs during apres with drinks offers at Le Rhodos.
6pm – Carol service at the church in Morzine with mulled wine and mince pies – all welcome!
8.30pm – HCMAG play Epinal at the Skoda Arena in Morzine – DONT MISS THIS ONE!
9pm – 11pm – Singer Joe Beer performs at Beanies on the Rue du Bourg in Morzine
9pm – Cab Collective live at the legendary Bar Bush in the centre of Les Gets
11pm – 5am – Retro Rentals time warp shenanigans at Le Paradis, Morzine
Wed 24th
9am – Enjoy a mountain hike with the team from Le Restaurant Chanterelle at the Col d’Encranaz. The hike lasts 3 hours, you’ll then enjoy a fondue lunch at the restaurant and the price of €45 per person includes transport to and from your accommodation, a walking guide, snowshoe rental and lunch.
9am – Take a tour of the cheese dairy in Les Gets to see how local varieties are made and sample some too!
4pm – 8pm – Basscamp Sessions DJs set the Tremplin terrace on fire, bottom of the Pleney in Morzine
4pm – 6pm – Live DJ in Beanies on the Rue du Bourg in Morzine
3pm – Live music and a Christmas Jumper Party at L’Aubergade in Morzine
4pm – Spend €10 at the bar in L’Aubergade and get your skis or snowboard waxed for free
5pm – 7pm Live DJs during apres with drinks offers at Le Rhodos.
5.30pm – Father Christmas arrives in Les Gets before he begins his deliveries.
6.30pm – 7pm – Firework display on the Pleney in Morzine
Thu 25th
4pm – 7.30pm – Live music from Cab Collective at Hotel Le Cottage with drinks promos and special offers
6.30pm – Curry night at the Rhodos – €11 per dish
Fri 26th
11pm – 5am – Tropicana featuring Kevin G and friends at Le Paradis, Morzine
2pm – 5pm – Christmas treasure hunt with free registration, starts at the Morzine Office de Tourisme
5pm – 7pm Live DJs during apres with drinks offers at Le Rhodos.
8.30pm – The Hobbit (in English) at the Rex Cinema on the Rue du Bourg in Morzine
9pm – 11pm – Cab Collective play in Beanies on the Rue du Bourg in Morzine
Sat 27th
Sun 28th
12noon – 2pm – Traditional Sunday roast served at Le Rhodos for €11
Mon 29th
5pm – 7pm – Open Mic Night at the Rhodos with a free shot for every performer
Tue 30th
4pm – 7.30pm – DJ Damien plays apres at Hotel Le Cottage, Morzine
5pm – 7pm Live DJs during apres with drinks offers at Le Rhodos.
9pm – 11pm – Cab Collective play in Beanies on the Rue du Bourg in Morzine
11pm – 5am – Retro Rentals time warp shenanigans at Le Paradis, Morzine
Wed 31st
4pm – 8pm – Basscamp Sessions DJs including Thomas Gandy set the Tremplin terrace on fire, bottom of the Pleney in Morzine
5pm – 7pm Live DJs during apres with drinks offers at Le Rhodos.
7pm – New Years Eve at L’Aubergade in Morzine
Midnight – 5am – Thomas Gandy at L’Etale, Morzine
Thu 1st
8.30pm – Exodus (in English) at the Rex Cinema on the Rue du Bourg in Morzine
6.30pm – Curry night at the Rhodos – €11 per dish
Fri 2nd
5pm – 7pm Live DJs during apres with drinks offers at Le Rhodos.
Sat 3rd
