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.
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.
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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
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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?!?
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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. Read more... (680 words, 8 images, estimated 2:43 mins reading time)
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. Read more... (137 words, estimated 33 secs reading time)
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