http://www.independentmountain.com/blog Quality Catered & Self Catered Holiday Accommodation Tue, 08 Jul 2008 15:23:52 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Exhibition and trials of off-road and mountain leisure vehicles Val d’Isère reinvents the 4-wheel drive and off-road motor show created in 1984. A new name, new organisation and a new concept are all planned for one of the main events of the alpine summer season. Car manufacturers and retailers will be housed in ... http://www.independentmountain.com/blog/2008/07/salon-international-4x4-suv-quads/ Every summer Tignes hosts the annual Fete de Vin de France - Festival of the Wines of France. The main street, usually home to the market on Thursdays and Sundays, will be populated with white wine tasting tents as far as the eye can see. Well...at least as far as ... http://www.independentmountain.com/blog/2008/07/fete-des-vins-de-france/ 26th July - 1st August The Morzine Outdoor Sports Festival is a multi-disciplinary event open to all. It is unique in showcasing top athletes and fun family activities. 1 week of free activities! During the Festival. The principe is simple: every day from 5pm a sport will be showcased in the village centre. The ... http://www.independentmountain.com/blog/2008/07/morzine-outdoor-sports-festival/ All timetables and tariffs for the lifts of the Grand Massif opened in the summer.  Les Carroz, the Kédeuze gondola Open every day From July 5th to August 29th 2008 From 10 am to 12.30 pm and from 2 to 5 pm    Single adult ticket  6.50 €*  Single child ticket  5.00 €*  Return adult ticket  8.00 €*  Return child ticket  6.50 €*  Pass ... http://www.independentmountain.com/blog/2008/06/summer-timetable-and-tariffs-of-the-grand-massif/ On a track created espacially for the event, of 300 m long ,160 m of difference in level, 100 m wide and completaly reshaped by the Châtel's BikesPatrols and RadicalFilms (Kranked)Riders.  Professional and amateur Riders vwill have to prove their multivalency in their way of "droping and riding". It's not enough to do some backflips or 3.60, it's also a matter of choosing the ... http://www.independentmountain.com/blog/2008/06/chatel-mountain-style-contest/ France has pipped Switzerland to the post in a ranking of winter resorts according to holiday homes rental specialist Interhome. The accommodation provider saw Tignes take the number one resort slot for the winter season, up three places from last year and, knocking Nendaz in Switzerland off the top slot ... http://www.independentmountain.com/blog/2008/06/france-tops-switzerland-for-ski-popularity/ Europe’s best horse riders compete in this prestigious equestrian event which takes place in the Perrin parking lot by the Sports Center. The infrastructure, which includes an impressive arena, is built to a world class standard attracting both amateur and expert riders.     11 th Official Horseriding competition, Verbier  2nd - 10th August 2008 The 10th anniversary ... http://www.independentmountain.com/blog/2008/06/grands-concours-hippique/ 35th Festival Academy of les Arcs : from 20th July till 04 th August 2008 Since 1973 Les Arcs and Bourg Saint Maurice have hosted the Les Arcs Academy Festival, a large-scale event in the world of French music. Join the 15, 000 spectators that rush to Les Arcs and Bourg Saint ... http://www.independentmountain.com/blog/2008/06/les-arcs-music-festival-academy-the-annual-get-together-for-music-lovers/ It's official! Morzine is playing host to the last two stages of the SAAB-SALOMON MOUNTAIN X-RACE ! To celebrate, there's Morzine's inaugural sports FESTIVAL which is open to all. Friday 25 July 4pm-10pm: Huge party night + Trail test open to all (with events and activities in the centre of the village ... http://www.independentmountain.com/blog/2008/06/26th-27th-july-saab-salomon-mountain-x-race/ Saddle up for the Morzine/Avoriaz road bike climb… riders following the winding road that leads to Avoriaz will attempt to beat the 33 minute record set by Bernard Hinault during the Tour de France in 1979. Registration takes place on the day of the climb at the open-air hall by the ... http://www.independentmountain.com/blog/2008/06/14th-july-morzine-avoriaz-cycle-race/