A trip down the memory lane that is 2022…
Dutch Courage
A bizarre switch happened at New Year’s in that the hotel was full of Dutch for the holiday season for a change, due to covid restrictions here and in Austria. By mid-January though things were back on track after the season’s false start. British February half-term holiday-makers were able to come for the first time in a few years and the town bubbled with activity like pre-Covid times once more.
Festival Fever
In March, Snoxboxx Festival brought strobe lighting and massive speakers to Avoriaz, showcasing musical acts including Andy C, Annie Mac and Becky Hill. Spring skiing was enjoyed by many and as interseason began, we welcomed the arrival of green shoots and all kinds of wildflowers across our wonderful mountains.
Headbands at Dawn
The Pass’portes du Soleil welcomed the beginning of the mountain biking season in June, and headband-clad athletes showed off their athletic prowess during the Spartan events. Harley Days and Status Quo roared their way into town in July, with Morzine awash with leather and chrome.
Freebie Frenzy
The last of the bikers had only just rolled out of town before the Tour de France and came in, bathing Morzine in a sea of yellow on the rest day before the stage 10 departure. That morning, its colourful ‘caravane’ dished out everything from washing powder to stock cubes as crowds laughed in the sunshine, before the riders set off from the town hall and up the flower-lined Rue du Bourg.
Summer Lovin’
The heatwave meant the spectacular Fête du Lac had to be cancelled sadly for the third year in a row, but we are extremely positive that 2023 will bring an incredible return to this fireworks to music extravaganza. We saw several happy couples tie the know throughout the summer here at Hôtel du Lac and guests and non-residents enjoyed the terrace area for epic BBQs in the sunshine. Les Gets hosted the Downhill MTB World Championships towards the end of August, a lively affair which is very popular with locals.
Nature’s Showcase
In early September we watched the Mont Blanc Rallye, with cars zooming right past the doors of Hotel du Lac. Everything then slowly quietened down and we watched in awe as nature performed its magical dance from the green of summer to the auburn of interseason. After a little much-needed hibernating, during the Hotel’s closure we refreshed various elements at Hotel du Lac.
Snowy Surprise
Early snowfall got everyone excited for the season in November. It was a massive relief to see the season start without any restrictions in December. Indeed, conditions were so good that Avoriaz opened early. All you can eat raclette nights returned to our menu, the perfect winter treat for cheese fiends. The latter part of December has been unseasonably mild, but there will still be fireworks tonight and more snow is on the horizon for 2023. Wishing everyone joining us for this evening’s New Year’s Eve dinner a wonderful evening. For those who missed out on a table tonight, the town square in Morzine has an LED illuminated brass band from 5:30pm, followed by a torchlight descent and fireworks on the Pleney snow front.
Looking forward to a New Year
With every New Year comes the thoughts of resolutions. If you’re looking to practise more mindfulness in 2023, then join one of our yoga classes on the terrace. If you resolve to take more time for you then don’t forget to book a massage during your next stay. If you’re looking for a challenge then sign up to one of the annual events and test your limits. If adrenaline is what you want your 2023 to be full of, then adventure awaits across all four seasons here across the Portes du Soleil. We look forward to seeing you soon!
