During the summer, the town of Morzine, nestled in the Dranse valley, takes on a whole new feel. The white ski runs become a lush green and, in fact, there is way more to do here now than during those chilly winter months.

This holiday is for those who like to do 'stuff.' Sure, it's quite likely you'll still go home with a tan, but you won't be lazing around all day to get it. We get up to all kinds of things during the day; hiking, biking, rafting, swimming, karting, flying....you name it, and then in the evening; great food, bbqs, the odd glass of wine and maybe we'll even hit the dance floor until the early hours!

Most of us aren't super dooper fit, but guests tend to be pretty active minded. You don't have to be an expert at any of the activities we do and you don't have to do all, or even any, of the activites. You can truly do as much, or as little, as you wish......it's your holiday after all!

Who comes on these trips?

Each time we go, the group is different. On the summer trips there are not usually more than 9 people, most travel on their own. Our guests are usually 20, 30 and 40somethings (not the idiots on the costa del whatever, the rest of us!) and a good mixture of Brits, Antipodeans and Europeans, both male and female.

Come on your own, or with friends. There are no kids!

You don't have to be all that fit, there is nothing overly 'extreme'........unless you want there to be!!

Typical Itinerary

Day1: The HOFNAR rep will meet you and the group at Geneva airport at 2pm (TBC) and then drive everyone up to the resort (about 90 minutes) in a minibus. We'll probably head out to a local restaurant for 'wood-fired' pizza in the evening, followed by a visit to a few of the local hostelries.

Day2: Hire mountain bikes and by taking the lifts up the mountain enjoy the day cruising back down on roads, tracks and trails. After stopping at the 'Village of the goats' for lunch, We could dip into the lake of Montriond for a swim in the afternoon sun.

Day3: You could start the day on the 'Fantasticable,' a zip wire that crosses the valley, over 200m in the air and over 100kph, That should wake you up a little. Afternoon by the olympic size pool, early evening climbing ladders, rope swings, crossing waterfalls and swinging through the trees.

Day4: Short hike up the Pleney to lunch in a mountain restaurant. We can go visit the devil's gorge in the afternoon. Devil go carting down the slopes in the evening.

Day 5: Ever abseiled down a waterfall? Now's your chance, clamber through the Nyon waterfalls and plunge pools. Then take to the skies again with a tandem para glide in the afternoon. Can you smell the barbeque?

Day 6: Perhaps pony trekking or a round of golf or a bungee jump or a spot of mountain boarding or a spot of lazing in a deck chair, followed in the afternoon by White water rafting down the river Dranse.

Day 7: Mountain Biking on the other side of the valley, picnic lunch with incredible views. Let's go down the toboggan run a couple of times in the evening, before tucking into a farewell dinner of fondue or 'hot rock' at a local restaurant.

Day 8: Transfer back to Geneva airport to be there at 10am (TBC)

Where do you stay?

We stay in the well appointed "Les Armaillis" Chalet. It has been awarded 4 stars by the local tourist board and is extremely comfortable and spacious. It is right in the centre of Morzine, ideally located. The chalet is wi-fi and there is a sauna to sweat in after a day of 'extreme' activities!!

For the week of the 12th July, we shall have the first floor. This comprises of a room of 4, a twin and a double. There is a sun deck and all rooms are en suite.

For the remaining weeks, we shall be on the ground floor. A large open garden, en-suite rooms of 4 and a large dining / sofa area, make this an excellent choice.

There are just 2 trips left this summer with spaces;

26th July - 2nd August - Limited Availability

or

2nd - 9th August 08 - Limited Availability

LAST MINUTE REDUCED PRICE was £380pp + travel, now....

£380pp incl return coach travel from London!!

£299pp, meet you in Geneva

What does this price include?

- Shared en-suite accomodation in a great chalet

- Large continental breakfast every morning (in the garden or on the terrace if the weather is good)

- Transfers to / from Geneva airport by private car

- Car + driver all week to get you to / from all the various activities

- Benefit of being in a small group of like-minded people

- Live - in knowledgeable host

- Free wi-fi access in the chalet (bring your own laptop!)

- Unlimited tea / coffee / hot chocolate

Get in touch with us and let us know that you are interested. We will hold your place for 3 days so that you can get your transport sorted.

To confirm your place we request a deposit of just £75. You can pay the rest in your own time, in installments if you wish. The balance should be settled 3 weeks before departure.

The deposit is only refundable if you cancel with plenty of time before the trip starts (8 weeks latest) or the trip is cancelled. (Your money is safe and held in a separate account until the trip starts)

You can pay in several ways;

+ In cash at Barclays Bank

+ On-line by bank transfer

+ Credit card using PAYPAL (this incurs a surcharge of 3.5% on each transaction)

+ By cheque

Daniel Janes

the H.O.F.N.A.R. Experience
2 Station Road
Northiam
Sussex
TN31 6LQ

daniel@hofnar.com

07930 681 285 or 01797 252 010