3rd leg of the Swiss Downhill Cup
August 28-29-30 2009
Last chance for the riders to score some points before the final of the Cup in Bellwald.
It will be also the opportunity to discover once again this pist and try to beat the time of the best riders of the European Cup.
More than 250 riders are expected.
During this period of holidays, the public will also be present to support the best swiss riders.
See what the riders were put through last year click here
For accommodation in Verbier, Click here
Verbier Festival’s performance of Mozart’s Don Giovanni on 20 July at 7pm in Salle Médran is sold out. But our patrons will have the opportunity to hear these singers in other concerts in Verbier:
René Pape, Thomas Quasthoff and Bryn Terfel – appearing together on stage for the very first time – join Lang Lang for the second half of his Carte Blanche concert on 21 July at 7pm in Salle Médran: this concert celebrates their friendship with a group of popular songs. Quasthoff performs Schubert’s Die Schöne Mullerin on 25 July at 8pm in the Church with pianist Emanuel Ax and lieder by Brahms on 29 July at 8pm with Charles Spencer at the piano. Read more... (185 words, 1 image, estimated 44 secs reading time)
There are free concerts every weekend throughout the summer as well as plenty of wonderful family shows to delight children, parents and grandparents, with clowns, games and activities on the village square, especially pedestrianised for this summer in the mountains…
See the full Summer programme
For accommodation in Les Carroz, click here
Climbing a mountain pass! Many a cycling enthusiast, following in the path of Tour de France “pros”, has attempted to climb these legendary passes! The latest to join the list of twenty or so “notable hill climbs” is Les Carroz’s Pierre Carrée pass! From the beginning of July, the “Balme - Les Carroz - Col de Pierre Carrée” climb will be lined with GSM beacons and kilometre markers to indicate the average gradient, maximum percentage incline and distance. Microchips will be available from the Tourist Office for cyclists to record and calculate their time for this hill climb. A reference time will be set by Patrice Halgand at the beginning of the summer. Why not be one of the first to test yourself against him? Read more... (130 words, 1 image, estimated 31 secs reading time)
NEW SPORT! NOUVEAU SPORT!
11th to 13rd July 2009
Any swing goes! Le swing dans tous ses états!
Since the year 2000, a new sport has been developing fast - street golf. In this sport that has been directly imported from Germany, immaculate greens are exchanged for the streets. With an infinite choice of potential courses, the only rule to be followed is safety first. Traditional golfing equipment is used but with safe plastic balls. Tignes is a sporty, young and quirky resort and offers the added extra of having a varied and unique natural playground. Read more... (847 words, 2 images, estimated 3:23 mins reading time)
The World of Numero Dix - Extraordinary Cuisine in the French Alps!
It soon becomes apparent that ‘mediocre’ has no place here at Restaurant Numero Dix. From the twinkling fairy lights and tasteful lanterns that light your way into the venue to the eclectic décor and exquisite food, Numero Dix is a sanctuary far way from the usual expectations you conjure up when thinking of Savoyard dining.
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Are you looking to book a band in the Alps, well here are a few that are based in Morzine, France that are available on request!! Made up of professional musicians, you can be assured of a good night whether it be for bars, weddings, outdoor concerts, birthdays - just let us know!!
Bands
Slippers For Shoes
Rock covers band that are guaranteed to knock your socks off!! A four piece band playing modern rock from the likes of: Foo Fighters, Rage Against The Machine, Pearl Jam, The Killers, Kings Of Leon Read more... (268 words, 4 images, estimated 1:04 mins reading time)
Once again this year, eco-volunteer groups from the different mountain ranges across France got together and mobilised 2,480 volunteers, who gave of their time and energy to turn their beliefs into concrete actions.
Clean-up days were organised in 52 resorts, and resulted in 17 tonnes of rubbish being picked up, which although less than lasting 2007 is still a substantial amount. Read more... (439 words, 1 image, estimated 1:45 mins reading time)
On Wednesday 22nd July come and support the ‘Tour de France 2009′ leaders in the ‘Balme’ climb to Araches and la Frasse!
A beautiful mountain run. The road will be closed in between 1:30 and 4:30pm.
See the details on French ‘Tour de France’ website
Why not stay in Les Carroz to watch this world famous event?!?
Click here for accommodation in Les Carroz
The Big White will be help Saturday and Sunday morning in 2 runs, maximum 100 riders Saturday morning, the first half will be qualified for Sunday morning’s finale. No worries the last 50 who didn’t qualified on Saturday will still be able to go up on Sunday morning and ride down just for 
pleasure, they’ll leave 5 minutes later and their time won’t be counted… Same start as last year from Les Attelas (2700m) but double the length arriving on the central square (1500m) for a total of 1200m altitude drop ! On snow of course but also dirt and cement on the final stretch. The route and the first half are the same as last year, and for the second half we’ll pass trough Les Combles, then Clambins, and take it home down Médran street.
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