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An Eventful Winter in Morzine

With only a few weeks until the lifts open in Morzine for winter 2014/2015, we can start to get excited about the season ahead. Below is a list of just some of the best local events already planned for the season ahead. For more details on any of these events, get in touch.

The Grande Odyssee – 10^th to 21^st January 2015

Europe’s largest husky dog race is a great spectacle to witness. Competitors of mushers and dogs will cross fourteen ski resorts in the Savoie region of the Alps. For more details, visit the Grande Odyssee website.

Drop Zone – 7^th February 2015

The Palais de Sport becomes a nightclub on the 7^th of February as 800 people flock to Morzine to see many electronic bands and DJ’s laying down beats throughout the night. Find out more here.

Rock the Race Tour – 8^th February 2015

This is a slalom ski race that is open to adults over the age of 18 years old. Contact ESF Morzine or the Tremplin Bar to register for this competition which has a 20€ entry fee. Like the Facebook page to stay up-to-date.

Valentines Day Dinner – 14^th February 2015

Want to do something out of the ordinary this Valentines Day? The Mont Chery Telecabine in Les Gets is opening the lift for the evening on the 14^th of February. The cabins will be decorated to give a cosy feel, and couples can enjoy a three-course meal on the move! Each course will be served as you pass through the lift station.

Rock the Pistes Festival – 14^th to 21^st March 2014

This is an event not to miss. With many international pop and rock acts, playing on two different stages on the mountain, good times are inevitable. Bands already confirmed include Pete Doherty’s Babyshambles, Ben L’Oncle and The Klaxons. Get the scoop here.

All of these events can be enjoyed as part of a French language-learning course with Alpine French School. Contact us for more details.

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