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THE SNOW HAS ARRIVED! The Independent Mountain Newsletter - November Issue

THE SNOW HAS ARRIVED!

IT’S OFFICIAL THE SNOW HAS ARRIVED IN THE ALPS AND WE COULDN’T BE MORE EXCITED!!!  Plus the news just keeps getting better with lots more of the white stuff due over the next few weeks meaning it’s here to stay!  We have lots of fab properties available across 30 resorts along with some fantastic ski deals and great availability still for Christmas, New Year and Half Term along with lots of spring snow breaks! Keep your eyes peeled for us in the glossy mags as we appear in Zest Magazine this month with the wonderful Burasnow Chalet!

SKI ACCOMMODATION IN LES CARROZ

We have a fantastic range of  ski accommodation in Les Carroz, from beautiful apartments  to high end chalets, self catered to catered options ensuring there is something to meet all your holiday requirements and all budgets.

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Find out more about ski accommodation in Les Carroz here

Sitting on a sunny mountain plateau at 1140m, surrounded by majestic mountains, Les Carroz, is a typical Savoyard village with a thriving year round community which has maintained its authenticity throughout the years providing a range of cultural and sporting activities for all ages.  To find out more about Les Carroz click here

Hot air balloon festival ‘Montgolfiades’ 23rd January – 13th February 2009

Up, up and away…..The wonderful hot air balloon festival ‘Montgolfiades’ comes to the ski resort of Les Carroz on 23rd January providing a whole three weeks of ballooning fun.

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Visitors to the area and locals alike will be able to take part in hot air balloon courses where they can learn to fly the magical balloons against the breathtaking backdrop of the mountains. This is a unique chance as these courses are the only ones that have the high acclaim of having approval by the French Hot Air Ballooning Federation.

A very musical summer programme for Les Carroz

concerts-les-carrozThere 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

Balme – Les Carroz Hill Climb

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?

Bands In The Alps

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

Tour de France to Pass through Araches, France

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

Best Buy Catered Ski Holiday for 2009 / 2010!

High End Catered Chalet, Ski Holiday in the French Alps (only one hour from Geneva) for half the normal price!

Whether you have ever stayed in a catered chalet before or not there is nothing like waking up in the morning to the choice of a delicious cooked or continental breakfast then spending the day skiing around one of the most beautiful mountain areas in the world and returning to afternoon tea & cakes in cosy mountain chalet, followed by delicious 3 course evening meal to the same standards that you would expect of a top London restaurant.

Why Les Carroz?

Top 5 most popular resorts for UK Skiers : Source ski club of GB
           
1 Val D’isere        
2 Courchavel        
3 Meribel        
4 Les Arcs        
5 La Plagne        
           
1     More Km for your money
In Comparison to the top 5 resorts you get more Km per Euro in Carroz !

Perfect Proposals in the Alps!

Snow is not the only thing in the air this season, as Love is blossoming in the Alps, with the launch of new company Perfect Proposals – a bespoke marriage proposal service helping you pop the big question in style!

Perfect Proposals, run by Morzine based Olivia Gascoigne, has been set up alongside Independent Mountain Events – ensuring all events, even those of the heart are covered!

From romantic proposals hosted from your very own igloo to hot air balloon rides and torchlit descents, Perfect Proposals aim to provide a host of ideas for a range of budgets.