Outdoor activities:
This lovely Alpine region has a wealth of activities for holidaymakers to enjoy. Either stay in the beautiful mountains or head down to glorious Lake Geneva and Evian only 20 minutes away. Ski access to the Portes du Soleil region is excellent with Morzine only 20 minutes drive and smaller local resorts of Grande Terche nearby. Plenty of opportunities for swimming locally at Evian, Lac de Montriond and in the superb Olympic pool at Morzine. Mountain biking, cycling, walking, tennis and golf are all nearby.
There is now an excellent minibus service in the valley for only 1 euros to all the major ski and mountain resorts.
There are lovely mountain walks direct from the chalet to the mountain behind and there are a huge range of outdoor activities on offer throughout the local area.
Visit our web site to find out more details on all the things you can do.
Eating Out:
Great fun in the Haute Savoie region. There are many traditional restaurants and ideas for eating are either Bout du Lac at Montriond, La Chamade in Morzine, Amandier in St Jean d'Aulps and a little restaurant in Le Jotty.
You will find many more in the resorts.
Try local dishes like trout from the local rivers, tartiflette and raclette dishes of all kinds.
Winter activities:
Chalet Papillon is on the doorstep of the Portes du Soleil region. You can choose from a wide variety of resorts at different altitudes, according to the snow conditions and your groups' abilities. Grande Terche is a nearby local resort and Ardents near Lindarets/Morzine provides an easy parking area 20 minutes drive from the chalet. This then provides good access into the Portes du Soleil and Switzerland. Les Gets is also only 25 minutes drive and there is now a one Euro bus to all the resorts from St Jean d'Aulps. You can park at the Abbey and there are regular buses all day taking away driving and parking issues at busy times.
The skiing in the Portes du Soleil area is superb and connections between resorts excellent. Good ski schools at all the resorts.
Mountain walking, snow shoe walking and nordic skiing are all available in Morzine and Les Gets.
Ski:
Chalet Papillon is on the doorstep of the Portes du Soleil region. You can choose from a wide variety of resorts at different altitudes, according to the snow conditions and your groups' abilities. Grande Terche is a nearby local resort and Ardents near Lindarets/Morzine provides an easy parking area 20 minutes drive from the chalet. This then provides good access into the Portes du Soleil and Switzerland. Les Gets is also only 25 minutes drive and there is now a one Euro bus to all the resorts from St Jean d'Aulps. You can park at the Abbey and there are regular buses all day taking away driving and parking issues at busy times.
The skiing in the Portes du Soleil area is superb and connections between resorts excellent. Good ski schools at all the resorts.
Other Activities:
SUMMER Multi Pass Offer use of many facilities for only one euro a day
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