For most people the town of Morzine in the French Alps is known as a ski resort. Synonymous with snow covered mountains, traditional chalets, roaring log fires & hot chocolate adorned with excessive amounts of cream and marshmallow……. you get the picture right?

However, come springtime when the snow starts to melt, this luxury ski haven rebirths itself as a bustling adrenalin junkie’s paradise and by the time summer arrives the stunning scenery can be appreciated in its full glory and quite honestly, it truly is breathtaking.

We stayed in Morzine during the summer of 2016 and it was undoubtedly one of the best holidays we have ever been on. There is so much to do, it was almost impossible to fit it all in during our 10 night stay.

Parc-dereches -Morzine

If you’re brave enough to drive then it is a much cheaper option and actually quite fun. Just make sure all passports are in date as a detour to Liverpool passport office is not! French service stations have come on a lot in the last few years and we were pleasantly surprised by the standard of facilities. I’d recommend a lunchtime Ferry crossing from  Dover to Calais and then to break your journey up an overnight stay in Troyes. We braved the 10 hour drive through France without any overnight stops, just plenty of toilet breaks.  If the thought of driving fills you with dread there is always the option to fly. Geneva is the closest airport. You can either hire a car when you get there or get a transfer to Morzine, which is approximately an hours drive.

VIP Ski helped us find the perfect accommodation and we were not disappointed. Chalet Berger was in the ideal location, a short stroll from the centre of Morzine. It slept 10 in 5 Bedrooms( all en-suite), it had a cinema room, hot tub, gorgeous views and excellent facilities. It may be out of your price range to stay in here during ski season but during the summer the cost drops significantly making it an affordable holiday, especially if sharing with another family. Our wonderful host, Rob was the most helpful person you could ever wish to meet. He really did go above and beyond to ensure we made the most out of our time in The Alps. We decided on the self catering option as we wanted the freedom to eat out but they did offer a fully catered option which I would recommend for bigger groups or for those who don’t want to worry about expensive food bills on holiday.

Included in our accommodation was the Portes du Soleil Multi Pass. This pass gave you unlimited access to the cable cars, swimming pools and sports centre. It was a huge bonus and we used it everyday. You can buy one for a small fee and I would whole heartedly recommend doing this if you do not have one included in your holiday price.

The list of activities to do in Morzine is endless, but the most popular sport by far has to be Mountain Biking. The whole place is completely geared up for this extreme activity. You simply hire a bike, put it on the cable car, get a lift to the top of the mountain, grab your bike, choose a run and off you go……

If mountain biking isn’t your thing ( I banned my husband and children from even hiring bikes) then there are a huge range of family friendly activities to do.

These include The Fantasicable , Mountain Climbing, Lac Montriond (see picture above), White Water Rafting, Parapenting, Via Ferrati  & Paddle Boarding.

Boredom does not exist in The Alps.

Endless amounts of bars and restaurants mean you will never go hungry or thirsty in Morzine,  but it is very expensive so be prepared for this. The burger bars were our favourite and well deserved after a day in the mountains. The atmospheric Bec Jaune was simply perfect! Fresh Beer brewed in house and the most delicious burgers I have ever tasted.  It was also next door to our chalet so we didn’t have to stumble very far at the end of the night. The menu is tiny but plentiful. Burger & nachos, what more could you ask for?

There really is no better place in the world for a family holiday. The simplest things seem to be the most memorable. For us an early morning swim followed by a fresh coffee and  croissant in the town square every morning was the best part.

What finer way to enjoy quality time with your family.

The adventure starts now……….