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  • New for winter 23/24

    New for winter 23/24

    One of the best things about our brilliant ski area, The Portes du Soleil is the continuing investment in the infrastructure. It seems almost every year there is a new lift somewhere in the area and this year is no exception! On the ‘Swiss side’ from the village of Morgins the slightly decrepit 40yr old…

  • Ski / Snowboard Packing List

    Ski / Snowboard Packing List

    If you have never been away on a ski / snowboard trip before – it’s quite understandable that you might be a little confused about what you should be taking with you. The whole thing can be a little overwhelming. The first thing you need to know is that (unless you’re going to some poncey…

  • The Bikini Run

    The Bikini Run

    Strewth! This thing is growing in popularity. This was the 6th time that Avoriaz saw so many people do the famous ‘Star Wars’ run in the near-buff. This picture above is for attention only… next year there maybe that many. I think they are thinking the end of March again. We even saw our American…

  • Early Bird discount ends!

    Early Bird discount ends!

    This is just a real short note to say get your place booked for skiing / boarding asap as the 10% off EarlyBird booking discount ends on the 31 Aug! Next Tuesday!! Use code EB22 at the checkout… AND if you have been away with us before you are ALSO entitled to £50 off MATESRATES!…

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    Hey team, Sorry I’ve not been in touch – this whole pandemic has sent us reeling a little. Mainly because at this time of year we would normally be super busy having the best time in the snow with you guys… as a result I’ve been twiddling my thumbs a little trying to work out…

  • That bloody Covid won’t ruin my ski trip – here’s how!

    That bloody Covid won’t ruin my ski trip – here’s how!

    Thanks Bozza – I feel the waters just got slightly muddier with respect to that winter break we are all longing for. It’s not all doom and gloom though we (as are most of our fellow chalet operators in Morzine) as excited as ever to be welcoming you this winter. The first snows are set…

  • Are you piste fit?!

    Are you piste fit?!

    For most of us we get one week in the mountains – this can be a huge change of pace for mind and body… to make the most of your trip, it helps to be at least a little bit fit. The sooner you can get working on a few moves, the better. Now for…

  • ‘Doing a season’

    ‘Doing a season’

    Sounds easy doesn’t it! And now you get paid properly it’s a really great option to do either before you get started or as a career break. It used to be the case that you would be paid peanuts because you were having a ‘great experience’ – not so these days, the minimum wage applies…

  • New ski lifts in Avoriaz for Dec 2019

    New ski lifts in Avoriaz for Dec 2019

    Last year (2018/19 winter) the all area Portes du Soleil lift pass was 268euros. It is a lot of money, but we do see almost every year new lifts and investment in our ‘back yard.’ Over in Les Gets there is currently a dirty great big hole in the hill to the right of the…