SEASON 2010/11 UNDERWAY!!

Christmas has been and gone, and all of a sudden its New Year's eve!

The Sugar Mountain season has got off to a fantastic start with a very sucessful Christmas week. Up to 40 guests enjoyed Christmas in the alps with all the trimmings, brilliant skiing conditions and even fresh snow on Christmas eve and day! New Year is now apon us and we are all looking forward to the start of 2011, plenty of skiing, lots of happy guests and all of the fun and excitment that Morzine/ Avoriaz has to offer.

Crisp, sunny winter days are apon us and skiing conditions are fantastic. This photo shows the super pipe in the heart of the Avoriaz skiing area, and plenty of keen skiiers making the most of the sunshine.

If you are tempted to come and experience the slopes of Avoriaz for yourself, please don't hesitate to get in contact. We have various availability and some amazing special offers to welcome in the New Year.

We look forward to welcoming you soon!!

Chalet Etoile Cooking Training

Here is Ollie, our Chalet Host at Chalet Etoile preparing his delicious Beef Wellington for a pre-season dinner party. Before each season we host a series of dinner parties where the new members of our team can get in the swing of things and make themselves at home in their new kitchens. We have all eaten very, very well.

We are now all counting down the days before we can welcome our first guests. Our next challenge is to put up the Christmas trees and to get well and truly into the festive mood, as well as a spot of skiing of course!

Day One Chalet Cooking Training

Day One of Cooking Training.
What an awesome team - everyone has been slaving away in the kitchens learning the new winter menu for this season. We have feasted on delicious meals all through the day.
This photo shows Carol, Rachel, Stu and Matt showing off a few of their sample meals today.
You can see Chicken stuffed with pine nuts, ricotta and apricots, wrapped in bacon and served with Brunnoise vegetables and Dauphinoise potatoes, along with Spanish Pork with Chorizo, green olives, and saffron served with lemon and parsley cous cous with French Beans and at the back is a delicious Baked Raspberry Cheesecake.

Chalet Etoile and the New Sugar Mountain Team 2010-2011

Well December has arrived. Three very important things have happened!

1 - the snow just keeps falling

2 - we have take some fantastic photos of our lovely new Chalet Etoile.

3 - we get to welcome our new Sugar Mountain Team to Morzine.

The Chalet is looking absolutely fabulous having been lovingly built by local family Fournet. It is full of traditional Savoyarde features and mod cons.

Mmmmm think underfloor heating, cosy log fire, big flat screen tv, gorgeous views........

On another note, two new members of this season's Sugar Mountain team arrived late last night and Lorna has driven down to Geneva to pick up the other three. We are very excited as we think they are all wonderful. Staff training begins on Wednesday and we will be keeping you updated with photos and a snippit of what it is like to be a Chalet Host at Sugar Mountain!

Sneeky Peek at Chalet Etoile.......

Work is gathering pace on our brand new build chalet Etoile. Floors have been laid, a gorgeous log fire has been insatalled in the lounge and the bathrooms are having fixtures and fittings fitted this week. Unfortunately the chalet isn't quite ready for its first photo shoot just yet, but we know that several of you are keen to know about the layout and size of the chalet, so for a sneeky peek have a look at the floor plans above........ Generous sized bedrooms and bathrooms fitted to a high standard and a fantastic living area complete with log burning fire to warm your toes after a long day on the slopes!

Watch this space, as soon as we can unveil chalet Etoile in all its splendor we will!! Im sure we can tempt one or two of you to come and experience this amazing chalet complete with our first class service........ A variety of weeks are still left for this coming winter season, for special offers and further details please see our website www.sugar-mtn.com

FIRST SNOW OF WINTER 10/11 ARRIVES!

Autum may be in full swing here in Morzine, but the Winter weather is slowly but surely creeping its way in. The temperature has dropped and the first snow fall has arrived! This picture taken here is at the top of the Zore chairlift on the super Morzine side of the ski area. There is a little way to go yet, but its a good start and fantastic motivation to get fit for the ski season! I can already feel the wind in my hair whilst whizzing down the slopes, dreaming of the lovely hot chocolate and warm log fire waiting for me at the bottom!! Oh well only its only 7 weeks away, and hopefully a lot more snow fall to come!!

If the first snow fall has turned your thoughts to where to stay for your ski holiday this winter, please have a look at what we have to offer : Fabulous short breaks, amazing group deals and a choice of three delightful chalets in Morzine to choose from. For more details please have a look at our website www.sugar-mtn.com and don't hesitate to get in contact.

EXCITING NEW ADDITION!

Here at Sugar Mountain we are delighted to announce a brand new addition to our property portfolio for winter 2010/2011.

Chalet Star is a new build 3 bedroom chalet townhouse located in the centre of Morzine. Serving as a repalcement for our previous popular Chalet Mathieu, Chalet Star is nearing the final stages of completion with it on track to be hosting fantastic winter holidays from December 2010.

Built to a high standard in the traditional alpine style with contemporay styling, chalet star will be able to sleep 6 people accross 3 beautifully presented double ensuite rooms. Linking king size beds with quality linen offer flexible sleeping arrangements, while in room Tvs and ipod docs help add to to the all important relaxation after a hard day on the slopes.

The cozy open plan lounge and diner with flat screen tv, satelite tv chanels, log burner and balcony with views over to Pleney offer the perfect setting to rest tired feet with a vin chaud, and enjoy a delicious 4 course evening meal. If you have still got the energy to keep going the local pubs are only a minutes walk away............

Chalet Star will be available on a sole occupancy basis making it perfect for smaller groups looking for an exceptional and exclusive winter holiday with that added bit of luxury.

Chalet Star will appear shortly on our website. In the meantime if you would like further information or prices please do contact us for details. Currently all weeks are available for the coming winter season. email: info@sugarmtn.co.uk

Watch this space for updates on the chalet's progress, photos of the interior and further exciting news!

Tour de France Stage 8 Avoriaz climb

Almost at the top! Phew glad we just had to stand and cheer in the 30+ deg heat!

Tour de France Morzine-Avoriaz 11th July

We spent a good few hours camped out in a great spot on the bend just above the Super Morzine bubble. It was scorching hot and the crowd (including plenty of hopeful Dutch) kept the cheering and singing going and everyone entertained. Bits of news came through from people with i-phones on what was happening down the course : Armstrong involved in three crashes! Eventually the craziness of the promotional caravan procession came past and then the waiting , waiting for the helicopters to appear through the mountains from Les Gets, signalling the arrival of the leading group. Contador was in the lead as they passed us, though Andy Schleck won right on the line in an exciting finish at Avoriaz. A great atmosphere, Jon got plenty of great shots and it was well worth the wait. Stage 9 starts tomorow from the centre of Morzine with Cadel Evans in the yellow jersey.

Pass Portes 2010

The sun was out for the whole weekend and it was a very hot 2010 Pass Portes du Soliel mountain bike event. In fact the sun hasn't disappeared since! Some great stories, sore limbs and photos from our guests that all took part in the stage on Saturday. Amazingly they all got round despite the huge charcuterie and fondue fest on Friday night at the chalet. Look forward to seeing you all next year.

Fondue Party

We have heard of carb loading before a marathon so we decided to try it with a Savoyard twist. The guys tucked into a pre-race fondue that we hoped rivalled 'the most alcoholic fondue' found at Lapisa in Crozets!

SUMMER IS HERE!

The interseason is slowly drawing to a close, and summer has arrived in Morzine! Not only is the Portes Du Soleil mtb weekend just around the corner, but cloudless blue skies and long sunny days have finally arrived.

The Sugar Mountain summer team are back in resort and have been working hard on chalets Carclion and Beziere to get them well and truely prepared for the summer months. As you can see chalet Beziere is looking delightful in the sunshine.

Now the sunny weather is here thoughts are turning to long days exploring the mountain by bike, picnics with friends up at the lake, a dip in the town pool to cool off and long warm summer evenings spent by the bbq with a cool beer.

If you fancy a summer holiday with a difference why not and see what summer in the mountains has to offer? We are offering a range of summer accommodation from bed and breakfast to self catering to suit all requirements and budgets. Have a look at the summer section of our website www.sugar-mtn.com and see if we can tempt you........

PASS PORTES DU SOLEIL MTB 2010 MORZINE ACCOMMODATION

CHALET LA BEZIERE - PERFECT BASE FOR PASS PORTES DU SOLEIL MTB 2010

Looking for a base for this years Pass Portes du Soleil Mountain bike event? Well look no further than our Chalet la Beziere. Large and spacious, sleeping 10-12, great value with an ideal location in Morzine.

Self catered, B&B, catered? Let us know what you need.

more info for Pass Portes du Soleil - http://www.passportesdusoleil.com/

TOUR DE FRANCE 2010 - MORZINE ACCOMMODATION

MORE AVAILABILITY FOR TOUR DE FRANCE 2010 MORZINE DATES!

We now have more availability for Tour de France this July.

Great value 4 night B&B packages for just £180pp. 10th, 11th, 12th and 13th July. If you want to extend your stay you can for the reduced rate of £35pp/pn B&B.

Availability at Chalet La Beziere and limited space at Chalet Carclion.

Contact us now to make a reservation
info@sugarmtn.co.uk

SNOW, SNOW AND MORE SNOW!!

Snow appears to be the word on everyones lips....... choas at home in the Uk and plenty of it in Morzine. (Snow that is not chaos!)

Im currently stranded in Cornwall due to the snow here, and seriously wishing that I could be in Morzine taking advantage of all the amazing snow and weather they have had there this week. With another 50cm due this week conditions are only set to get better and better!

So whilst im dreaming of perfectly groomed pistes and power light off piste, I need to try and figure out a way back to Morzine...........!

If you would like to come and take advantage of the amazing conditions and quiet January slopes we have various availabilty throughout January all available at amazing prices. Drop us a line for more information email: info@sugarmtn.co.uk

Hope to see you all soon

Lorna (and the rest of the Sugar Mtn team!)