Messages posted by : sharonscott
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Well where do I start? There is a gym in Morzine with sauna and jacuzzi, there is an ice skating rink with regular ice hockey matches so you can sit back and watch lots of hunky skaters bashing the crap out of each other! There are a couple of beauty/health institutes, so you can get a massage and other beauty treatments. There are some great shops, two cinemas showing English films. You can get a cable car up to meet your friends for lunch and enjoy the views and the sunshine (hopefully) There are loads of good gentle walks if your knee is up for it, accessible from the centre of town. There are loads of good bars and restaurants: try the Dixie, the Rhodos, the Cavern and the Buddha. The tourist office arrange lots of activities too: guided visits of the town and a dairy if that tickles your fancy, get a programme from them when you arrive. If you need any other info or contacts just mail back or check out my website: www.allaboutthealps.com
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They are definitely doing everything they can with the snow cannons.....For a good weather report for this area, check out the Chamonix weather:
http://www.chamonix.com/meteocham/MetPreE.php They usually have roughly the same weather as us. No snow expected I am afraid, but don't despair, there is loads you can do with the kids. How old are they and who have you booked lessons with? They make take the kids to Avoriaz if necessary. |
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Went up to Avoriaz last Thursday and was pleasantly surprised. The snow was good, if a little icy in patches and even though it was bloody cold, it was nice and sunny.There wasn't too many people either, considering...Although Morzine and Les Gets managed to open last week, they will be closing slopes again as temperatures rise and the February holiday makers arrive.
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Had loads of snow BTW last night. Morzine and Les Gets are now white! Makes a change! This should ease the slopes of Avoriaz a little as they should try and open some slopes in Morzine and Les Gets again.
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Forget the vin chaud, try the Mutzvig beer in bar Robinson on the main street in Morzine. But beware, it is to be drunk in moderation, even one pint after a day on the slopes is enough to give you wobbly legs!
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Thank goodness, the snow has made an appearance at last! It started snowing yesterday afternoon and didn't stop pretty much all evening and during the night. Down here it must have fallen a good 30 cms. It is now beautiful and sunny, with the occasional flurry of snow. This is not going to solve the situation here immediately (Morzine and Les Gets have been closed this week) but it will help and will give everyone (lifties and ski shops especially) a good boost.
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If you are coming to Morzine next week, then be prepared for a week of snow, but not much sunshine.....holiday makers this week have been spoilt with warm temperatures and have all probably gone back with a tan, however the slope conditions have been shocking. Next week however, skiers should benefit from fresh powder every day.
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Although it is raining here in Morzine, temperatures have definitely dropped and snow is expected at higher altitudes. Next weeks skiers should expeect good snow conditions, but with maybe less sunshine than we have had in the past couple of weeks. Hurrah! I can put my mountain bike away....
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