Summer Alps related blog posts…

A: is for the Alps.

Morzine is located in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France, famed for beautiful rolling meadows and majestic mountain vistas.

B: is for bikes.

Bikes are to summer what skis are to winter; hands down the best way to explore. Whether you choose road bikes or mountain bikes, the Portes du Soleil is your oyster with two wheels.

C: is for chalets.

From a secluded 2-bedroom apartment for 4 to an opulent 5-bedroom manor house, a chalet is the ultimate base for your summer holiday.

D: is for downhill.

What goes up must come down! Take a lift to the to nearest peak and enjoy the gentle walk or cycle back home.

E: is for easy.

Your multi-pass will be waiting for you on arrival at your chalet, meaning that you can head out and start enjoying summer activities from the word go.

F: is for family.

With so many activities available there’s sure to be something to suit the whole family. The hardest part is deciding what you’re going to try first!

G: is for golf.

Try your hand at mini golf in Avoriaz, Chatel or Morgins. For the more experienced there’s a full 18-hole course in Les Gets.

H: is for help from an e-bike.

Sometimes the hills are a little steep, particularly for little legs. Hire an e-bike and you’ll be powering up the hairpin bends in record time.

I: is for ice-skating.

It’s always winter in the indoor ice rink in Morzine. Entry is free and skates are available to hire at a small charge.

J: is for Joux-Plane.

The notorious climb which has hosted the final stage of the Tour de France on several occasions, this is one for serious cyclists only.

K: is for kids.

Little guests will love the wide variety of activities on offer. Who knows, perhaps they’ll discover a new favourite hobby?

L: is for Les Gets.

We have one chalet-hotel in this quiet village for guests who prefer the serenity of being outside the main hub of Morzine.

M: is for Marmot.

Everyone’s favourite alpine critter, marmot spotting is a sure-fire way to keep kids entertained on even the longest of alpine walks.

N: is for no stress.

Morzine operates at a slower pace during the summer. If you’re looking to relax then walking, particularly in natural surroundings, is proven to lower blood pressure and contribute to heart health.

O: is for is for obstacles.

Taking place in the beginning of July, the Spartan race attracts athletes from around the world to compete over natural obstacles. Distances range from 5km to a monstrous 50km in the “ultra” category.

P: is for paragliding.

The most thrilling way to see the Alps! Your multi-pass offers discounts on paragliding in Les Crosets, Montriond, Morzine and Les Gets.

Q: is for quality time.

A summer holiday is all about spending time with loved ones. Our chalets, ranging from 2 – 9 bedrooms, can all be hired for sole-occupancy to ensure that nothing interrupts your precious family time.

R: is for riding.

Saddle up in the Parc des Dereches and head out to enjoy the countryside on horseback. They also offer lessons for anyone seeking to improve their equestrian skills.

S: is for swimming.

Access to 5 swimming pools – both indoor and outdoor - is included in your multi-pass.

T: is for train.

For those looking to enjoy Morzine at a slower pace take the tourist train between the sports centre and the tourist office.

U: is for upgrade.

Book optional breakfast, dinner or half-board catering upgrades and let us take care of the cooking.

V: is for views.

There’s nothing more rewarding than taking in the view after a long hike. Pick up a map and head out to enjoy panoramic vistas of the Alps from multiple designated viewing spots around the resort.

W: is for watersports.

Lac Montriond is a renowned destination for watersports. Take the free bus to enjoy stand-up paddle boarding, kayaking, canyoning, or simply float and watch the world go by.

X: is for x-ing the border.

Morzine’s proximity to Switzerland means that you can set off in the morning and reach a new country in time for lunch.

Y: is for yoga.

Keolan Yoga offer a 10% discount to multi-pass holders. Contact the tourist office for more details, including how to book.

Z: is for Zore chairlift.

Reach an altitude of 1757m, even higher than the Super Morzine cable car!

What are you waiting for?

Everyone staying in one of our 8 centrally located Morzine chalets or at Altitude Lodge in Les Gets is eligible for a free multi-pass. Contact the team on 0208 875 1957 to start planning your summer holiday.

Harry worked in Morzine and sent us this amazing picture of Lac Montriond. The perfect spot for an afternoon of paddle boarding, swimming, or simply relaxing with a good book. 

Tim and Andy also spent the summer in Morzine and managed to fly down the slopes on their skis AND their bikes. They both loved being able to pop over to Les Deux Alpes to ski the glacier in the middle of summer, though had to watch out for serious goggle tans.

Matt, our executive chef, spent his summer cooking and rock-climbing in Val d'Isere. This view of the lake at the bottom of valley shows the last vestiges of the immense 2017/18 season snowfall. 

The biggest thrill of the summer came when the Tour de France passed within touching distance of our Alpe D'Huez chalets this July. Geraint Thomas won the stage, and eventually the whole event, for Team Sky. He might have missed these views on the epic climb, but Andy took a more relaxed approach and stopped to capture the lake.

The Manoir terrace is the ideal spot to enjoy spectacular alpine sunsets before an alfresco dinner. Chef Tim caught this snap between evening prep.

With that it's sundown on another amazing summer.

If you've been inspired to visit the Alps next summer then contact the sales team to discuss our flexible approach. Whether you'd like the ease of a catered holiday, the flexibility of B&B or the freedom to self-cater we will have a property to suit your requirements.

Call us on 0208 875 1957 for more information.

Joachim, also known as Joe, started his career as a chef 10 years ago. Since then, he has worked in a range of restaurants, including a prestigious Michelin star establishment. His love of food and determination to provide outstanding hospitality lead him to direct a successful business offering high-end catering for weddings, corporate functions, festivals and events. We were thrilled when he accepted the job with us in St Anton this winter.

Our chalet host cookery course

Joe is delighted to be a part of the training team this summer and will be leading our Chalet Host cookery courses on 23 & 30 June. The course covers all aspects of life as a chalet host, in a real chalet environment.

The course is delivered in the Alpine resort of Morzine. Based in one of our luxury chalets (with a hot tub!) it provides the perfect learning environment; you’ll be cooking in a chalet kitchen, at altitude, and with similar hours to that expected of you in a chalet host role.

Guaranteed interview

All participants of the course will be offered the opportunity to interview for a chalet host role with us for the 2018/19 winter season.

How much?

Alongside Joe, the course is delivered by experienced chalet hosts offering you their knowledge and guidance in a relaxed environment and with a maximum of 8 participants in any one session. It is designed to encourage you to interact, ask lots of questions and learn, not just about cooking but also life in general as a chalet host. 

£645 per person in a shared twin room

£745 for single occupancy of a double room

Please note that flights are NOT included. We will be providing a return transfer service so do ask about this upon booking.

Book now

Places are limited so do get in touch if you have any questions regarding the course. Call our team on 0208 875 1957 or email ski@vip-chalets.com

Click here to read more about what’s included and to read the full course details.

That’s where the experts come in

A super talented hi-tech team with the most sophisticated software and multimedia techniques. We have worked directly from the architects plans and by adding replicas of the exact or similar pieces of furniture and decoration we have transformed the plans into the most amazing and lifelike computer generated images and video. Remember all of these images are to perfect scale. Equally amazingly, we have managed to replicate the actual views through the windows by using images we took from the building site last winter.

So now you can see exactly what our new chalets in Morzine will look like, and you don’t have to wait until December for our photographer to visit the Alps. We’d like to say a huge thank you to the team for working their magic. So now you can book your ski holiday in the very centre of Morzine with absolute confidence.

Special offers

Book now for winter 2017/18 and take advantage of our saver week offer with £100 pp discount on all January holidays and 11 March. What’s more, book a 7 night January holiday and pay just £50 for your lift pass.

We also offer holidays in our Colibri chalets in the summer months, and are already taking bookings for the 2018/19 season. 

Take a look for yourself

To see all the new images and full chalet details, click the links below:

Colibri Uno

Colibri Penthouse