So, a review of My Trip To Morzine.
Skiing - good. Chalet life - just brilliant. In the photo above you can see Simon and Anna, who run the chalet and between them the lovely Jules, who makes the most wondrous cakes, is an excellent chef and, from what I can gather, keeps the two chalet girls in check.
The chalet itself has the feel of someone's home. A lubrugious dog called Rufus lounges around, fixing guests with a baleful stare that leaves one with the impression that he and you are sharing a private joke at the expense of the rest of the world. A cat called Minnie is so laid back that it does a passable impression of a cushion.
Downstairs is a comfortable and cosy lounge with a roaring fire, an honesty bar with a well stocked fridge and a communal eating area. Floors lurk above with rooms for the guests and the all-important sauna. The ambience is one of relaxed comfort.
Transfers from the airport - no problem. To and from the slopes? Easy. And then there are the activities - an evening of the naughtily named bum-boarding was organised while I was there, and tonight a torchlight run down the slope to the village was in prospect if I'd stayed an extra night. And, of course, the opportunity to make new friends.
I really can't recommend it enough. Sure, around £500 for 6 days isn't the cheapest in the area, but factor in that amongst others it includes a ski pass that gets you into all the runs, even the Swiss ones, a nightly evening meal not out of place in an expensive restaurant, and more fun than can comfortably be squeezed into 2 weeks, let alone my short 6 days, and it seems stonkingly good value to me.
Yeah, I'm going back on March 9. Want to come? The website is www.challenge-activ.com - I'm now a big fan...
And S - thanks again. You know who you are.
