A guide to skiing, eating, après and non-ski activities in the capital of the Portes du Soleil. Guest Post by Kimberley Button Big wide pistes with breathtaking views, sheltered runs through the forest, accessible powder bowls and world-class snow parks; Morzine offers rich and varied skiing in the colossal Portes du Soleil domain. One pass […]
Arc 1950 celebrates its 20th Birthday
Arc 1950 turns twenty this year Arc 1950, one of the four villages in Les Arcs ski resort, turns twenty in winter 2023. A programme of celebratory events to mark the occasion will start on 16 December 2023. Arc 1950 Le Village is an innovative, groundbreaking resort designed by Eldon Beck, whose background was in […]
The Charente is cognac country
Learning about cognac while travelling on Le Boat The Charente is Cognac country. On my way to board our boat at Jarnac, I gazed over vineyards that stretched to the horizon and beyond. Travelling with Le Boat, a company specialising in inland water boating holidays, afforded me wonderful opportunities to experience vineyards up close and […]
Sail away with a Le Boat inland water boating holiday
Relaxing on the River Charente When I was five years old, I was thrown into a swimming pool by a child-unfriendly teacher, sank like a stone, and have since suffered a life-long fear of water, particularly of waves and boats. Determined to try new adventures in my 60s, I found myself both excited and anxious […]
The Aravis region – great skiing close to Geneva airport
The Aravis Massif France The Aravis Massif is part of the Annecy Mountains stretching from Lake Annecy, an area otherwise known as the pre-Alps. Located in the Haute Savoie region it is very close to Geneva, around an hour by car, making it a superb choice for short ski breaks with easy transfers. For skiers, […]
Summer activities in the Portes du Soleil
Morzine – a great base for active summer holidays in the French Alps Chilly Powder Hotel Au Coin du Feu at Prodains, Morzine is a perfect base for experiencing all the activities available in the summertime with many different things to try. For those looking for an active summer holiday, Portes du Soleil has a […]
Chilly Powder Hotel Au Coin du Feu, Morzine
Hotel Au Coin du Feu – family-friendly summer accommodation in the Portes du Soleil Are you planning a summer break yet? This cosy and welcoming chalet hotel is perfect for families looking for summer accommodation in the French Alps. Located a few minutes outside of Morzine, in the Haute Savoie region, the chalet hotel is […]