Summer wouldn’t be the same in Morzine without seeing the French Automobile Championships’ Mont Blanc-Morzine Rally come to town. For the last 20 years rally drivers have raced around the resort, the Joux Verte and Joux Plane passes before making for the Cote d’Arbroz…this is one of the finest mountain rall
Tag Archive for 'Morzine'
August 10th
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.
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 outdoor sports fair planned outside the Tourist Office will feature the main players in the field who are taking part in the Festival with their latest gear on show.
Morzine has great respect for the mountains and an ecology exhibition is planned to raise awareness on the subject.
If sport is one vital ingredient of this year’s Outdoor Sports Festival then having fun is another. Concerts, shows, theme nigths,…in short, a coordinated entertainments programme to ensure a friendly atmosphere.
Information from the Tourist Office: 04 50 74 72 72
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 including a live gig and giant prize draw).
Saturday 26 July
Morning: 60km Team Orienteering race starting and ending in Morzine.
Midday: expected arrival of the first orienteering teams in the centre of the village.
Late afternoon: 3km Trail Running Challenge Relay in the village.
Evening: prize-giving.
2pm-6pm: activities in the centre of the resort with plenty of goodies to win.
Details from the Tourist Office: 04 50 74 72 72
(www.mountainxrace.com).
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 Church.
For information call : 0450 747272
On 28-29 June 2008 the 5th edition of the famous MTB event marks the start of the summer season in the Portes du Soleil.
There are three circuits from 35km-80km, six pitstops bursting with regional energy foods and a 6000m total descent! Plus special events for girls and kids, and MTB exhibition in Champery! The MAIN EVENT this summer for all MTB riders.
Check it out on www.passportesdusoleil.com.
If you’re looking for accommodation in Morzine then have a look at the following link to a complete list of self-catered and catered properties from Independent Mountain: http://www.independentmountain.com/resorts/morzine/accommodation/all
You’ve invested in property abroad. You’ve found the perfect property whether as a rental investment or for your own enjoyment. But what now? You can’t split yourself in two so who is going to look after your investment with as much care and attention as you would yourself?
The answer is Mountain Property Management.
Cleaning / Laundry Services / Meet & Greet / Key Holding / Maintenance Issues / Building / Gardening
For more details go to: www.mountain-property-management.com
Morzine will host 2 stages of the Pro Tour’ cycling race “the Dauphiné Libéré”.
- Friday, June 13th: 5th stage Ville la Grand-Morzine (148km), with Joux Plane pass.
- Saturday, June 14th: 6th stage Morzine-La Toussuire (227 km).
1. How much of your business relies on tourism?
100% of my business relies on tourism – be it property owners or clients coming on holiday, it’s all related to the Mountain tourist trade!!
2. How much of your business relies on sport-related tourism?
I would say that 95% of my business relies on sport-related tourism, as primarily people owning properties or having holidays in the mountains are here for the sport, with the remaining 5% for quality of life.
3. Which are the busy months?
Winter: Mid-December through to the end of April
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.
