Making the Lac de Montriond Map Lac de Montriond is one of the most popular destinations in our valley during the summer months. Can there be a better way to spend an afternoon than hiking up through the forest, catching … Read More
The Ardent Télècabine in Summer 23
The Ardent Télècabine in Summer 23 Ardent is a little hamlet, just four minutes along the road from Hotel du Lac, and it’s easily accessed using the free local bus service which stops directly outside our hotel. Ardent is also … Read More
Pedals at the Ready
Last weekend was the last of the ski season in the Portes du Soleil. It’s finally time to pack up the skis and snowboards (unless you’re a fan of randonnéeing) for a well-earned rest. Sooner than you know it though … Read More
Every New Beginning Comes From Some Other Beginning’s End…
In the words of Semisonic’s Closing Time, every new beginning comes from some other beginning’s end. It’s that time of year when we look towards closing for the winter season. The Morzine and Les Gets area closed last weekend on … Read More
Five Reasons to Enjoy Easter in the Alps
The clocks have changed and buds are beginning to blossom. Springtime has officially arrived in the Alps and we couldn’t be happier (or hoppier!). Here’s why Easter is a great time to come and visit. Longer Days Although we got … Read More
The Penguins
Les Pingouins is the affectionate name that the Morzine-Avoriaz ice hockey team go by. In the less affectionately named Skoda arena, ice hockey matches take place throughout the winter season. The ice hockey rink is impressive for a village of … Read More
Springtime at Hotel du Lac
Springtime at Hotel du Lac Here’s a handy overview of our opening hours, accommodation rates and dining arrangements at Hotel du Lac during spring 2023. We end our winter season and say goodbye to our final guests on Saturday 14th … Read More
A photograph can make you feel alive
Jacquie Schurman talks about her photography journal The Backstory I used to be an HR manager in London. I was being trained to be coach and when someone said your job needs to be something which doesn’t feel like it’s a … Read More
A Day for Jake
Next week, 11 March marks the annual “Day for Jake”. Jake Burton Carpenter founded Burton Snowboards and helped to create, foster and develop snowboarding across the world, a sport which so many of us still love today. For many, snowboarding … Read More
The Hotel du Lac Staycation
The Hotel du Lac Staycation Here at Hotel du Lac, when our availability allows, we like to offer up our bedrooms at a discounted rate for those who live and work in our local community. Staycations at Hotel du Lac … Read More