An event unlike any other in the world…
The first Slopestyle Roof’an will take place right in the village centre, not down on the ground but up on the rooftops. The run, littered with gaps, jumps, wall-rides, big air, foot bridges and other challenging obstacles, is the first of its kind, unique the whole world over.
With this innovative track, competitors won’t believe their eyes and will really have to pull out all the stops to win this event.
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Friday 21st March
For the third consecutive year, Morzine will propose a true cocktail of eclecticism with two evenings live astonishing… After having accommodated Miss K, one of the female revelations of the French scene in 2007, Morzine Live concentrates its programming on the new talents and other musical revelations.
Music Artists:
MELL (décoiffées Songs) Last thundering album Petri of Punk-Rock’n'roll influenced jazz, manouche and energy… a clashing cocktail. On scene, MELL reveals an unforeseeable personality and surprising sound improvisations which led it to occur with artists such as Camille, Brigitte Fontaine, Wampas or San Sévérino. (battery, piano, double bass, trumpet, sax…). www.myspace.com/mellturbo. Read more... (239 words, estimated 57 secs reading time)
The next addition to the Independent Mountain website pretty much completes our coverage of the Chamonix valley, and we will be developing our directory of properties and services available in Argentiere over the next few months!! Here is some information for you to see on Argentiere:
Argentière is located near the head of the valley of Chamonix. It is connected with Switzerland by the pass over the Col des Montets, and the Col de la Forclaz to Martigny in the Rhône valley. Argentière is the starting point for the cable car up to Les Grands Montets (3,295m), a skiing area famous for its steep and demanding slopes, both on-piste as well as off-piste. Read more... (130 words, estimated 31 secs reading time)
We have just added Val d’Isere onto the Independent Mountain website, and already have a few beautiful properties for you to choose from!!
Val-d’Isère is most recognisable by its charming “chalet” architecture. Along with nearby Tignes the area forms part of the “l’Espace Killy”, the self-titled “Most Beautiful Ski Area in the World.” Beauty aside, the combined space is one of the largest ski areas in the world. The resort has a taste for fundamentals, and knows the secrets of how to make people feel welcome and at ease. Intimate tea rooms, cosy wine bars, trendy pubs or elegant hotel bars. Luxury boutiques, local produce, sports shops and ready to wear clothes - Val d’Isere has it all!!
Click here for Val d’Isere Accommodation
There’s a snow alert for Morzine with 40 - 50cm forecast between Sunday and Wednesday. The conditions are fantastic at the moment, but it is cold, so if you’re coming out to the resort next week then make sure to bring lots of layers!!
Independent Mountain has been providing specialised ski holidays in France since 1998. We provide a detailed list of catered and self-catered chalets & apartments of all sizes to meet any group requirements!!
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