Tartiflette in Morzine

A local dish from the Savoie region, Tartiflette is a delicious potato, onion, bacon, cream and melted cheese delight usually served with a green salad and a plate of cured meats. Perfect if you are stopping for a leisurely lunch, washed down with a nice glass of wine.  Although don’t expect to get much skiing done afterwards as it is very filling!   As an evening meal it offers a great end to a hard day on the slopes. Definitely a favourite winter warmer and easy to cook at home for the self caterers.

Raclette in Morzine

Another cheese lovers dream – the raclette cheese is heated by a special machine brought to your table. As it melts you simply scrape large slices of creamy, melted cheese onto your plate and mop up with potatoes, bread, meats and pickles. A fantastic, warming local dish to share with friends over a long evening meal.

Fondue in Morzine

Perhaps the better known staple diet of the Alps, fondue is a local dish typically shared between two or more people. Your waiter or waitress will bring a large pot to your table with a small burner underneath. You can choose between a cheese fondue or a meat fondue and each person has their own fork to dip bits of food into the pot. If you are all cheesed out a meet fondue such as a Bourgignon or Chinese Fondue can offer a great alternative.  Some restaurants also offer a chocolate fondue as a local dessert dish – a selection of fruit to dip in a bowl of warm, melted chocolate – yum!

Pierre Chaud in Morzine

If all of the above is a bit of a cheese overload for you, a fun local dish for the carnivores amongst us is the Pierre Chaud.  A mini, table-top BBQ or “hot-stone” which allows you to cook your meat and veggies to your liking. You will be given a huge platter of meat – duck, chicken, beef and bacon with onions, mushrooms & peppers all washed down with a large bowl of chips and a salad. Most restaurants keep the food coming until you can eat no more!

Fish Dishes in Morzine

Although a long way from the sea, restaurants in Morzine offer a few local fish dishes which are definitely worth a try while you are here. Morzine has its very own trout farm and Truite Meuniere (trout fried in flour, butter & parsley) is a popular local dish in Morzine.  The local lakes, including Lake Geneva, provide a variety of fresh fish and Fillet de Perch is offered in most of the restaurants in Morzine, usually served whole and deep fried, similar to whitebait.

The Tour de France finishing stage right through the centre of Morzine village

The 97th Tour de France 2010 is coming to Morzine Avoriaz! From Sunday 11th to Tuesday 13th July 2010 the resort will be taken over by TV stations, camera crews, supporters and sponsors, creating a buzzing atmosphere for us to enjoy! The Tour de France 2010 will arrive in Avoriaz on Sunday 11th July via the impressive Col de Ramaz – a massive 40km climb last visted by Le Tour 16 years ago. There will be a rest day in Morzine on Monday 12th and Tour de France 2010 sets off again on Tuesday 13th, making it’s way to the finish in Saint Jean de Maurienne.

The competitors of The Tour de France sprinting for the finish line

We will be keeping an eye on the programme of the Tour de France 2010 and finding all the best spots to watch this amazing, cycling spectacle!