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Independent Mountain Newsletter – BRING ON THE WINTER!

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BRING ON THE WINTER!!

It’s official, the summer is now over which can only mean one thing…..The countdown to season 10/11 has begun!!  The time of using every spare minute to find the best accommodation, resort and latest gear is upon us and the great news is that your friends here at Independent Mountain are on hand to make the process a whole lot easier! Sooo what are you waiting for…. drop us a line or give us a call and let us take you one step further to the slopes!

info@independentmountain.com or 00 33 450 748 379

HOT PROPERTY OF THE MONTH – LE PETIT SAPPY, SELF CATERED, MORZINE

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Le Petit Sappy is a fabulous modern two bed apartment situated in central Morzine.  Recently renovated, Le Petit Sappy provides the perfect base for your ski holiday.  Fully equipped with all mod cons, including free wifi and located on a quiet street just 2-3 minute walk from all local amenities and ski bus, guests are assured to be in the heart of the action minus the noise!  A fantastic apartment kitted out to the highest of quality – to find out more click here! SPECIAL OFFER XMAS WEEK ONLY £1200!!  BOOK NOW!

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CHALET LA COMBE, SELF CATERED,MORZINE

Chalet la Combe is bursting with character and a traditional style that makes you feel at home the moment you enter. Located in the charming resort of Morzine, Chalet la Combe stands on an elevated site providing breathtaking mountain views – the perfect backdrop to your ski holiday. To find out more on Chalet la Combe click here SPECIAL EARLY BOOKING DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE BOOK NOW!

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LE PETITE SAVOYARD, SELF CATERED, MORZINE

Le Petite Savoyarde is a stunning 2 bedroom apartment with its’ own private garden and parking space. The bars and restaurants of Morzine are a short stroll from the apartment and the ski bus for the Morzine lifts and the Prodains Avoriaz cable car stops just outside the apartment. Find out more here SPECIAL OFFER 10% DICOUNT ON ANY FULL WEEK BOOKINGS FOR WINTER 10/11 MADE BEFORE THE END OF SEPT 2010 BOOK NOW

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CHALET LES LOUPS, SELF CATERED CHALET, CHATEL

A beautiful chalet that combines traditional design with a contemporary twist. Located in Chatel, the luxurious self catered chalet sleeps 8 and boasts stunning views from its sunny south facing balconies and access to one of the largest ski areas in the world. To find out more about Chalet Loups click here. FLEXIBLE XMAS DATES AVAILABLE OFFERING 7, 8 OR 9 DAY BOOKINGS FOR XMAS WEEK!! BOOK NOW

LATEST SKI DEALS!

We have HUNDREDS of FANTASTIC

SKI DEALS

available throughout all major ski resorts. Be sure to take advantage of our LATEST SPECIAL OFFERS

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SKI DEALS IN MERIBEL

SKI DEALS MORZINE

SKI DEALS LES MENUIRES

SKI DEALS LES CARROZ

SKI DEALS CHAMONIX

SKI DEALS LA PLAGNE

SKI DEALS LES ARCS

PUT YOUR DATE IN OUR DIARY!

Fed up of not getting your property of choice due to lack of availability? Want to make the frustration and hassle of booking the most popular ski weeks a thing of the past? Then why not
“Put your Date in our Diary!”

That’s right, by simply letting us know the date of when you start to look for your next ski holiday, we will then send you a list of suitable and available properties on that date!

CLICK HERE and be first in line to getting the best ski property for you!!

Christmas and New Year Ski Holidays book here

Half term ski holidays book here

Easter Ski Holidays book here

Group Ski Holidays Book here

Hen Dos in the Alps

Stag Dos in the Alps

Marriage Proposals in the Alps

AMAZING SKI DEALS IN THE ALPS – DON’T MISS OUT!

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AMAZING SKI DEALS IN THE ALPS – DON’T MISS OUT!

After the latest in the best ski deals around for season 2010/11?  If so, you’re in the right place as here at Independent Mountain we have some AMAZING hot deals available from a fantastic range of mounatain properties – Get them whilst they’re hot!!

XMAS AND NEW YEAR DEALS, THREE VALLEYS

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Stay in our luxury chalet which boasts a jacuzzi and sauna, all en-suite bedrooms, high altitude skiing and fantastic ski-in / ski-out catered accommodation. We are currently offering our clients a 10% discount on Christmas and New Year weeks if you book before the end of July 2010.  For more information or to BOOK NOW contact us here

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BOOK BY 31ST AUGUST AND RECIEVE £100 DISCOUNT/PERSON!!

£100 discount per person on followong chalets when booked before 31st August or a whopping 25% discount when booking the whole chalet: Chalet Gabrielle, Catered Chalet, Morzine Chalet Chantelle, Catered Chalet, Morzine Chalet Chamois D’Or, Catered Chalet, Morzine Alpaka Lodge, Catered Hotel, Tignes Chalet Bluetree, Catered Chalet, Tignes For more info or to BOOK NOW contact us here

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DISCOUNTED HOLIDAYS IN LES ARCS

We are offering £50 off per adult for any date on any of the following catered chalets.   Start date is the 11th July until 1st September.  Great Chalets, the best food, ensuite rooms, over 400 kms of skiing.  Chalet Nancroix, Chalet Quanik and Chalet Barthelemy

For more information or to BOOK NOW contact us here

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Earlybird special offers (from 280 pounds pp catered) at Chalet la Laiterie !! Buy 2 skipass get 1 free for Christmas & Easter, Buy 2 hire and get 1 free for Christmas And Easter.  Prices Frozen at last seasons.  For more information or to BOOK NOW contact us here

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MASSIVE DISCOUNTS, CATERED CHALET, ST MARTIN DE BELLEVILLE!

Chalet Abode is offering £100 off brochure price for January & February holidays (2,9,16,23, 30 Jan & 6 Feb 2010) Chalet Abode is a stunning new boutique chalet with oodles of creature comforts, tailored service & sumptuous food rarely found on chalet holidays.  BOOK NOW

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CRACKING DEALS IN COURCHEVEL!

“FIRST SNOW”, from December 11th to 18th 2010, at 3 900 euros for 8 persons, with continental breakfast, local tax and daily cleaning. “SNOW IN SPRING”, from April 9th to 16th 2010, at 3 900 euros for 8 persons, with continental breakfast, local tax and daily cleaning.  For more information or to BOOK NOW contact us here

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DISCOUNTED ACCOMMODATION AND SKI PASS DEAL IN CHATEL!

Chalet Les 2 Vallees , Chatel. For groups staying in Chalet Les 2 Vallees we are offering exclusive use of this superb 6 bedroom chalet. Each person will receive 5% discount off the accommodation list price and a 10% discount off 6 day Portes du Soleil lift pass.”Chalet Les 2 Vallees sits in a perfect location for a great winter holiday in the Alps, the chalet also has a jacuzzi, sauna, hydrotherapy shower Sat Tv and Wifi. Conditions – available to groups of 8 or more people and bookings made from 1st July until the end of September 2010.  For more information or to BOOK NOW contact us here

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9 NIGHTS FOR THE PRICE OF SEVEN IN LA PLAGNE

9 nights for the price of 7 in Chalet Nichoir and Chalet la Ruche over New Year in La Plagne.  Available from 30th Dec to 8th Jan 2011.  For more information or to BOOK NOW contact us here

LATEST SKI DEALS!

Chalet Aventure – Les Gets
Available New Year – ideal for groups or a large family. Special NY eve celebration meal and cocktails. Book before 1st September and the group organiser goes free (saving £699) BOOK NOW

Chalet Fram - Les Gets
Available Christmas – come and spend a truly magical Christmas in the snowy mountains. Our Chalet sleeps 10 and we provide a great catered chalet service ensuring you will have a wonderful Christmas Holiday. Book before 1st September and the group organiser goes free (saving £399) BOOK NOW

Catered chalets all ski in, ski out with hot tubs, La Tania
Chalet Juliette, Chalet Jamais Bleu (sleeps 14) Chalet Dahu (sleeps 12)
8 nights for the price of 7 Christmas week 18-26 Dec(Juliette and Jamais Bleu) or 19-27 Dec (Dahu) (one free day offered with ski pass too) Offer until the end of September  BOOK NOW

Chalet La Cordee – Morzine
£2000.00 off per week during January 2011.
Offer valid until 31st July 2010
Price was £5999.00 now £3999.00 for exclusive use of the catered chalet for up to fourteen guests. Fantastic peaceful chalet overlooking the town of Morzine with five ensuite bedrooms and a sauna.  BOOK NOW

Chalet/Apartment Le Galerie – Morzine
10% off all weeks until the 31st August 2010
Great ski in/lift out catered chalet apartment just outside Morzine with six bedrooms and four bathrooms. Ideal base for the keen skier or boarder. BOOK NOW


Bands In The Alps

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Are you looking to book a band in the Alps, well here are a few that are based in Morzine, France that are available on request!! Made up of professional musicians, you can be assured of a good night whether it be for bars, weddings, outdoor concerts, birthdays – just let us know!!

Bands

Slippers For Shoes
Rock covers band that are guaranteed to knock your socks off!! A four piece band playing modern rock from the likes of: Foo Fighters, Rage Against The Machine, Pearl Jam, The Killers, Kings Of Leon

Funkadelique
70′s covers band -  if you’re looking to get your groove on then these guys are the ones for you, with cool beats and sultryfunkadelique singing…………………very funky!!
Check out the myspace here: http://www.myspace.com/funkadeliquemusic

J & Dan – Acoustic Sessions
Acoustic guitar sessions – J & Dan both play guitar and sing in this great duo. A mix of covers from all styles with bands like Oasis, The Beatles, Crowded House…………………..nice and chilled or upbeat – the choice is up to you!!

Halfway From Nowhere
An originals band born from the mountains. These guys will get you going with their unique mix of acoustic and rock acoustictogether.
Check out their myspace page here: http://www.myspace.com/halfwayfromnowhere

So if you’re looking at arranging an event in the Alps and need a band, or just want to have a great party, then get in touch with us to book one (or all) of these great groups. For rates and availability, drop us an email on info@independentmountain.com and we look forward to helping you have the best music on show!!

Best Buy Catered Ski Holiday for 2009 / 2010!

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High End Catered Chalet, Ski Holiday in the French Alps (only one hour from Geneva) for half the normal price!

Whether you have ever stayed in a catered chalet before or not there is nothing like waking up in the morning to the choice of a delicious cooked or continental breakfast then spending the day skiing around one of the most beautiful mountain areas in the world and returning to afternoon tea & cakes in cosy mountain chalet, followed by delicious 3 course evening meal to the same standards that you would expect of a top London restaurant.

“But how on earth can you afford a catered ski holiday when the economic climate is apparently the bleakest it has ever been since the dawn of time?”

Try looking at a different resort.
Les Carroz and the Grande Massif Region is one of the few remaining hidden gems in French Alps. Boasting 265km of wide open (and usually amazingly empty) interlinked Pistes connected to the Flaine, Morillon, Samoens and Sixt ski areas and situated only 1 hour by car or minibus transfer from Geneva airport plus the car parking is completely free throughout the town and at the base of the lifts. Les Carroz really is the new place to go. To add to this the average price of a fully catered chalet is almost half the price of an equivalent holiday in Val d’Isere, so we started asking why on earth aren’t more Brits flocking there? The answer is simple – the tourist office in Les Carroz has once again decided not to do any advertising or promotion to the UK market. Are they trying to keep this treasure to themselves? – Quite possibly…. but not if we have anything to do with it.

Out of the handful of quality catered chalets in Les Carroz we have personally picked out Chalet Du Bois & Chalet Deux Freres as our favourites. The average price of a fully catered week is only £499 per person (compared to £945 per person in Val D’Isere). They are owned and run by a young, very friendly and enthusiastic pair brothers, Dom & Luke. Both chalets offer everything that you could desire from a luxurious week or long weekend on the slopes. Chalet De Bois is the more luxurious inside with a sauna, Jacuzzi shower and its modern but romantic log cabin atmosphere. Where as chalet Deux Freres offers the attraction of being almost on the piste, it takes about 2 minutes to walk to the lifts and you can practically ski to the front door.

The hosts are more than happy to go riding with you to show you all the best runs, and of course all the excellent mountain restaurants plus they can even arrange a night in a refuge or dinner in a tepee if you are after something a bit different. They welcome families, birthday groups, corporate bookings and parties of any description.

To add to this they uniquely work with the UK’s best catering and hospitality schools to provide outstandingly trained chefs and hosts. On our night with them our evening meal consisted of an amazing tartiflette starter, then honey and cinnamon glazed duck with a port and orange sauce. Served with rice, cabbage with chilly and bacon and steamed mange tout. Then for dessert a chocolate orange fondants and it was all accompanied with endless quantities of wine and finished with coffee or tea.

BEST PRICE:
A week’s catered holiday in Chalet Du Bois or Chalet Deux Freres starts from £499 p/p Sunday to Sunday (so flights normally cheaper), peak weeks start from as little as £599 and a long weekend can either be from Thursday to Sunday or Thursday to Monday and they start from £299 p/p. To find out about availability or to make a booking for the coming season contact: dominic@independentmountain.com

Or their pages on our website by clicking here: Chalet Du Bois or: Chalet Deux Freres

Chalet Du Bois & Chalet Deux Freres (Les Carroz) Review: March 2009. Article written by Dominic Barnbrook for www.IndependentMountain.com

Salon International 4×4, SUV, Quads…

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Exhibition and trials of off-road and mountain leisure vehicles
Val d’Isère reinvents the 4-wheel drive and off-road motor show created in 1984.

A new name, new organisation and a new concept are all planned for one of the main events of the alpine summer season.

Car manufacturers and retailers will be housed in a 9000sq m village on the wide plain of La Daille. The latest models will be displayed and numerous innovations presented.

Two test areas: one near the village for SUV vehicles and one at the top of Bellevarde for off-road vehicles.

Famous names, plenty of entertainment for the public and exhibitors alike, debates, exchange of ideas on “green” innovation, sustainable mobility, reduction of carbon dioxide, clean energy….. all this and more during the International Show.

Friday 8th – 17 August 2008

9:30am to 7pm

 

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