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Summer Resort News -
Morzine
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The MTB passports du Soleil - Over 3000
mountain bikers are meeting to celebrate the
start of the season in the Portes du Soleil
area. The mountain biking Pass’Portes du
Soleil is an outing through the mountains
between 1000 and 2250 metres high to explore
the fabulous mountain biking area of Portes du
Soleil. Mountain biking between France and
Switzerland is a concentration of shared and
good-humoured sporting moments. Leaving from
seven different stations, the itinerary unveils
the most beautiful paths in the area. Major
changes in level are dealt with effortlessly by
using the ski lifts and you can enjoy the
downwards slope at your own pace whilst taking
advantage of the sublime landscapes! Six supply
points along the trail are the ideal place for
an invigorating break and tasting regional
products and specialities from each village.
Make your way quickly to
www.passportesdusoleil.com
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28th- 29th June 2008
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Quilt Art Patchwork Festival
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3rd-6th July 2008
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ARGENTINE TANGO FESTIVAL
There are many tango festivals each year but
none which can challenge the magnificent
setting of the French Alps. We invite you to
share the experience of the most romantic dance
in the world in one of the world’s most
beautiful locations with some of the world's
best teachers.
Informations : info@tangomorzine.com
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9th-12th July 2008
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MORZINE-AVORIAZ CYCLE RACE
Saddle up for the Morzine/Avoriaz road bike
climb… riders following the winding road
that leads to Avoriaz will attempt to beat the
33 minute record set by Bernard Hinault during
the Tour de France in 1979. Registration takes
place on the day of the climb at the open-air
hall by the Church.
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14th July 2008 + 10th August 2008
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4x4 CHALLENGE
21st 4x4 trial at Les Prodains.
Test stages start at 8am on Saturday with lots
for spectators to see all day and dinner to
look forward to! Entrance is free.
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19th-20th July 2008
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Foodlovers Week
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20th-25th July 2008
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3rd TRADITIONAL PASTIMES TRADE FAIR
Over 3 days the fair brings together some
craftsmen and women motivated by
straightforward objectives: originality,
creativity, quality and diversity.
Numerous activities are planned all weekend.
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2nd-4th August 2008 + 10th August 2008
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ZEN WEEK
A week of gentle pampering and relaxation!
Alternative therapies include:
Taïchi - Qi Kong -Yoga – Afghan
breathing techniques –
Sophrology - Seminars...
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11th-15th August 2008
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EDELWEISS FAIR
Edelweiss fair – a traditional festival
by the church square here there's something for
all ages to see and do.
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15th August 2008
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60th MONT-BLANC RALLY
Summer wouldn't be the same in Morzine without
seeing the French Automobile Championships'
Mont Blanc-Morzine Rally come to town. For the
last 20 years rally drivers have raced around
the resort, the Joux Verte and Joux Plane
passes before making for the Cote
d'Arbroz...this is one of the finest mountain
rallies around.
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4th-6th September 2008
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Wednesday is Market day
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