PASS’PORTES DU SOLEIL MTB

On 28-29 June 2008 the 5th edition of the famous MTB event marks the start of the summer season in the Portes du Soleil.
There are three circuits from 35km-80km, six pitstops bursting with regional energy foods and a 6000m total descent! Plus special events for girls and kids, and MTB exhibition in Champery! The MAIN EVENT this summer for all MTB riders.
Check it out on www.passportesdusoleil.com.

If you’re looking for accommodation in Morzine then have a look at the following link to a complete list of self-catered and catered properties from Independent Mountain: http://www.independentmountain.com/resorts/morzine/accommodation/all

Morzine Property Management

You’ve invested in property abroad. You’ve found the perfect property whether as a rental investment or for your own enjoyment. But what now? You can’t split yourself in two so who is going to look after your investment with as much care and attention as you would yourself?

The answer is Mountain Property Management.

Cleaning / Laundry Services / Meet & Greet / Key Holding / Maintenance Issues / Building / Gardening

For more details go to: www.mountain-property-management.com

Salon du 4×4

from 27 August to 31 August

WIth over 90 vehicles of every major make, this is the most complete 4-wheel drive show imaginable. There will be events all day long, including a demonstration track and cross-country circuits as well as numerous bars and food stands
+41 (0)27 775 38 88
For accommodation in Verbier click here

Childrens Summer Activities In Meribel

THE JUNIOR BEAVERS
For children aged 6 to 12.

MOUNTAIN GUIDE OFFICE - ROCK-CLIMBING TUITION
For children 8 to 12, and for teenagers (advanced).

“JEUNESSE ET FAMILLE” leisure centre
For children aged 3 to 16.
Monday to Saturday, from 8am to 6pm.

LE MERICLUB
From children aged 8 to 12.
Monday through Friday : 9am - 5.30 pm

SPORT KIDS - Alain Falcoz
For children aged 8 to 17 years.
Monday through Friday, from 9am to 5pm.

For more details: contact Maison du Tourisme - 73550 Méribel
Tel/Fax 04 79 00 30 38 or visit: http://www.meribel.net/home.asp?id=256&saison=20082&langue=en

DAUPHINE LIBERE In Morzine

Morzine will host 2 stages of the Pro Tour’ cycling race “the Dauphiné Libéré”.
- Friday, June 13th: 5th stage Ville la Grand-Morzine (148km), with Joux Plane pass.
- Saturday, June 14th: 6th stage Morzine-La Toussuire (227 km).

www.criterium.ledauphine.com

Summer Lift Opening Dates

SUMMER SEASON WILL START ON SATURDAY, JUNE 7th

Summer season will start on Saturday, June 7th.

Pleney’s cable car and MTB’s downhill track will open every day in June.
The whole Portes du Soleil’s area (24 lifts) will be open from 27th of June to 31st of August.

The swimming pool will open one week later, the 14th of June.

Ultra-trail Tour du Mont-Blanc

from Friday 29 August 2008 to Sunday 31 August 2008

Unique in its kind, this event crosses 3 countries on foot (France, Italy and Switzerland), covers 158 kilometres and 8,500 metres climb in one fell swoop. A race with a time limit of 45 hours, the current held record being 21 hours and 6 minutes.

The enthusiasm for this challenge has led to the creation of a second race, from Courmayeur in Italy to Champex in Switzerland and on to Chamonix - a mere 86 kilometres, 4500 metres climb with a time limit of 24 hours. 1500 participants are expected for this race.

10th International Climbing Festival

From Friday 11 July 2008 to Sunday 13 July 2008

The best international climbers gather in the heart of Chamonix to challenge each other in this World Cup competition judged on both skill and speed…

Championships to select France’s best up and coming young climbers are also held at the same time.

Club des sports de Chamonix

Phone +33 (0)4 50 53 11 57

For accommodation check out Independent Mountain

Gourmet Drive, Golf + Cuisine Event in Meribel

Dates: 11th, 12th + 13th July 2008.

With the Gourmet Drive held every summer, golf becomes a fun celebration. The event attracts gastronomes who worship the virtues of fine food, sportsmen and women indulging their passion and close and far-away friends who get together on the green baize of the course high above Méribel.

Rising to the challenge of constantly delighting golfers, the chefs vie with each other for inventiveness and know-how. And in a region with a reputation for gastronomy they elaborate mouthwatering treasures that raise the local produce to new heights.

Message From The Owner

We’ve had a busy year at Independent Mountain, and it’s thanks to all of you visiting the website and coming on holiday with us that we can continue to keep growing and providing the high level of service that we pride ourselves on!! We aim to continue our growth of all of our current resorts, and over the course of the year bring even more resorts for you to choose from!!