More Fun in the Alps

Most people would probably associate Alpine Holidays with skiing.

At Morillon Grand Massif you have skiing pleasures "à la carte", ski or snowboard. Long slopes through trees or hard professional slopes will always lead you to your home . The skiable domain of the Grand massif is 260 km long served by 75 ski-lifts, high-tech equipments, a real skiing access to Flaine, Samoëns, Les Carroz and Sixt.

The Samoëns site has more than 90 km of cross-country ski runs, spread over the territory of two areas depending on the snow conditions. In the valley between Morillon and Sixt, when the snow cover allows it. Or on the magnificent site of Joux Plane in an enchanting environment, overhanging the Giffre Valley with a plunging view of the Mont Blanc massif, the Aravis massif and even as far as the Southern Alps. Alpsweek will provide you with the equipment you need to ski on courses led by instructors from the ski school.

But what about dog sleighs for something different?

In winter, the dogs put all their force into pulling sleighs. You will be in the hands of experienced, qualified dog sleigh drivers who will give you a taste of the great North on the Glières plateau in the Jura mountains or in your winter sports resorts. Find out more - it's open to everybody and all levels are covered, from the training course teaching you to ride, right through to the trapper's day out.

Or you can snowmobile in the French Alps

You can go on a snowmobile outing either alone or with another person (two persons per snowmobile) along the well marked tracks of the Samoëns ski resort ski runs after they have closed. 3 outings daily from the beginning of dusk until dark. Why not take the opportunity to end your evening with a meal of Savoy specialities?

Nestling in a hollow of the mountain, Morzine's millenial village breathes out authenticity. Its original village and summits around, give it the typical charm of Savoyard resorts. The result of a long history, Morzine has a traditional atmosphere and still keeps the memory of ancient customs that everyone will be able to discover through hikes, meetings or entertainment. Morzine belongs to the largest ski domain in Europe.

And its not just winter sports.

For mountain bike enthusiasts, guided riding takes guests through some of the best Alpine singletrack riding available. Tens of kilometres of mountain bike trails with marker posts throughout the Giffre valley, including, of course, the one along the bank of the Giffre itself. Trails in the mountains are for those on top form, and for those of you who love descents, the ski lifts at Morillon will allow you to take the easy way up in the summer. Guided outings are also available if you prefer some company. Bikes and helmets etc are available for hire.

For people who don't mind getting wet!

The Giffre river runs through the Samoens valley and offers the perfect environment for rafting and canyoning. Under the guidance of a professional qualified instructor, you will negotiate competitive rivers without the need of any previous experience. A really exhilarating experience and you'll want to do it again - guaranteed!!

Finally, thrill seekers!!

How about paragliding in the alps? Never flown before? No problem, let yourself be guided by a professional pilot to obtain your first taste of free flight. The tandem flight is also used for training flights to help beginners progress.

You can book now on-line.