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  5 of 5, "Moremountain" 29/03/2008 @ 08:08 |
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| 1 of 1 people found the following review helpful: |
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| Price Paid |
| 550 |
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| Booked Chalet Through |
| Jon and Sam on the phone |
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| Times Visited |
| 2-5 Times |
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| Review Detail |
Just got back from Morzine and what a week . Stayed for the second year with Jon and Sam in the amazing Chalet Robin . The service was exceptional as usual , we didn't get into resort until well after midnight due to weather at Geneva and still got Champayne, a buffet and a big hug from Sam , and a mountainman handshake from Jon .
Awoke to a quality breakfast of eggs and bacon and they even brought the Dualit toaster from their appartment for the all important toast , makes that rock hard better melt ! A powder day the first day spent chasing the hosts around the Linga area , by 3 pm I was shattered and we returned to the chalet for a hot tub a bottle of toffee vodka , beer , wine . Then the awesome food that Sam serves up every night with a quality red and a better bottle of white . I went to bed a happy man .
The next few days we spent finding the north facing powder stashes left over from Mondays dump . Then Friday came with the storm of all storms half a meter in the day and another big dump at night . Saturday dawned and we followed Sam and Jon up the Nyon lift the powder fields were untouched , deep and steep . One of the best days snowboarding I have ever had in ten years thanks to our hosts taking us to the untouched powder , whoops and face shots as we rode down , we could hardly breath with the snow in our lungs . A great day !
All good things come to an end as the say . The More mountain is more than " Come Slide and Ride " It's Moremountain, Steep Deep and awesome quality "
A great week with true snowboarding hosts , a great Chalet and delicious food .The Best .
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| Strengths |
| The service from the hosts , Enthuasiasm , Chalet and facilititeis , food , transport , and of course the Mountain. |
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| Weaknesses |
| Stuart brought a bug into the house and nearly all the occupants caught it . |
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| Similar Chalets Visited |
| Whistler chalets , Chill Chalet , Ski independance , Active adventure , Ski White Gold , Dents Blanche , Snowboard lodge . Too many to remember |
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| 5 of 5, "More Mountain" 09/02/2008 @ 13:01 |
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| 1 of 1 people found the following review helpful: |
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| Price Paid |
| £429 pp |
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| Booked Chalet Through |
| Directly with Sam and Jon |
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| Times Visited |
| Just Once |
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| Review Detail |
A mixed group of us visited the chalet for a week from 27th January 08. The resort is a short transfer from Geveva airport and were greeted by Sam and Jon.
Chalet Robin was a stunning place to stay, and was the nicest chalet i've ever stayed in. The chalet had a really homely feel, with comfy sofas and underfloor heating. The hot-tub was an added bonus!
The chalet is located near 2 main bus stops to take you up into Avoriaz or down to the town centre- this is only a 10 minute walk away though.
Everything was pre-arranged for us by Sam and Jon, tranfsers to and from airport, the lift passes, ski and board hire and lessons were all taken care of, so we had none of the usual stress when we arrived in resort.
Those of us with lessons were driven to the slopes each day by Jon, ensuring we were on time.
Board waxing services were available in the chalet, with Jon showing you how to do it if you wern't too sure.
Jon spent time on the mountain with everyone, helping them make the most of their time away. We all had such a great time, it was our first visit to Morzine, and we all loved the feel of it, especially after spending 2 seasons in Meribel, it was nice to visit somewhere that has a larger town-feel that is totally unpretentious!
Sam and Jon advised us on where we should go, supplied maps, helped us with restaurant bookings on their night off - which we all found really helpful.
I will be booking up with More Mountain again as it was the best week away i've ever had!! |
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| Strengths |
Sam and Jon's enthusiasm, helpfullness and cheeriness!!
Sam and Jon's cooking & wine selections
The chalet and its location
Hot tub
Brilliant snow!
SAM AND JON! |
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| Weaknesses |
| I honestly can't think of anything, and have askled other members of the group and they have said the same, so a huge thumbs up for More Mountain!! |
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| Similar Chalets Visited |
| Only tour operated chalets within 3 valleys no privately run chalets |
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| 5 of 5, "More Mountain, Morzine" 02/01/2008 @ 16:07 |
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| 2 of 2 people found the following review helpful: |
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| Price Paid |
| £399 |
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| Booked Chalet Through |
| Direct |
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| Times Visited |
| Just Once |
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More Mountain is great - I recommend staying with these guys.
I went out the week before Christmas, on my own and was made to feel extremely welcome.Jon and Sam (as well as Si and Charlie - the couple that run the other Chalet (The Loft)), showed me around the slopes on my first day, with another guest that was there. It was great, a real ice breaker, as well as a great chance to learn where the good runs were.
The Chalet (Chalet Robin) really is luxurious. It has everything you could possibly want on a snowboarding holiday - Good Rooms,iPods, Walkie Talkies, Hot Tub, flowing wine/beer, DVD's, TV's and a comfy lounge.
There is something for everyone. Want a stay in at nights? Put on the TV and watch a few DVD's after dinner, or if your more into going at night, the bars are just a short stroll away.
What made the Chalet for me was Jon and Sam. The enthusiasm for what their doing is contagious, you can't help but feel good about being out in the mountains. They'll also go the extra mile to help there guests along, with rides to the lifts in the morning and if they've got time they'll come out boarding with you.
Now for the food - It's fantastic, none of the rushed out, batch made food that you get in some Chalets. It's not pretentious either - it's great tasting, well presented food that anybody would have a hard time picking fault will.
Theres nothing bad I can say about More Mountian. I had a great week and would definatly go back again. |
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Food
Jon and Sam |
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| Weaknesses |
| My lack of fitness on the first day. |
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| Similar Chalets Visited |
| A Crystal Chalet in Canazei (not really similar but...) |
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| 5 of 5, "Im not a fan im a raving fanatic" 24/10/2007 @ 23:28 |
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| The super efficient Sam |
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| 2-5 Times |
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The Chalet - this place just keeps getting better, Sam and Jon have formulated a cracking recipe for simply the best trip you can have with a level of attention to detail i have seldom found previously in 10 years of chalet trips. Ok so its got the usual that you would expect superb home cooked cuisine, fantastic interior with cosy chillout area, great veiws from the dining area, but usually thats where it stops, we have all had that. No this is just the beginning, you see Sam and Jon have been there and done it, they know what riders want, radios and ipods ready to go, garage space to tune your board, great tunes on the go when you get in from riding.
The people - As i said Sam and Jon are riders and they just want to you to share with them their dream of living in the mountains, real people, real friends. Give them a call you wil be infected by Sams enthusiasm, to her snowboarding is a cult religion not just a pastime, i will have some of that thanks. Respect to them for living the dream and making such a damn fine job of it.
Now my rant - 10 years of Cry*tal,Tho*mpson and the rest of the `big players` who want to have their cake and eat it. I have spent thousands to find myself with Chalet hosts under 20 on a gap year who flew out last week because the last lot did a runner and sitting at the table with 14 Hoo Haa volvo driving 1 piece 80s suit wearing we ride the pipe too you know and skiers can go faster brigade. Never again its all blag blag blag.
No no no more, heading to Morzine for my third trip Jan 08 and i cant wait because i know exactly what i am getting for my hard earned cash and i wont be disappointed. They say nothing in life is guranteed, i beg to differ
laters
JD
p.s cracking new website guys, good effort, cant wait to see you both again |
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| 5 of 5, "moremountain Luxury Chalet . Morzine." 24/01/2007 @ 10:09 |
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| 3 of 3 people found the following review helpful: |
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| Revision #3 (Last edited: 30/01/2007 @ 18:30) |
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| Price Paid |
| 469 pounds |
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| Booked Chalet Through |
| Direct with Moremountain.com |
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| Times Visited |
| Just Once |
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| Review Detail |
Just got back from a very special week at moremountain morzine . An incrediable place to stay with penthouse luxury . Flat screen tvs , leather sofas , personal DVD players , walki talkis with your own channel , ipods , and a sound sysytem with all the Itunes .
Samis cooking was amazing , watch out Gordon and Jamie this girl could take you on for personality and cooking !!!!!
Our hosts Jon and Sam were great getting all the passes and lessons organised before arrival making sure we got to the right places on time and in one piece . Jon the demon boarder took us out riding , my feet were on fire trying to stay with him and in the end I gave up with the pain ! He showed us all the good runs and kickers and as there wasn't much snow, he repaired my board in the evening supplying all the tools and wax .
An awesome week with awesome people ! |
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Food , facilities , Jon and Sam . Jon made two trips to the hospital in one evening when a friend broke his wrist and had a suspected brocken back. All in his own time .
The chalet is the best I have stayed in 10 years of boarding in North America and Europe . |
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| Weaknesses |
| Needed more snow . The guys are good but not that good ! Would have liked to seen a snow dance organised after dinner ! |
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| Similar Chalets Visited |
| Rude Chalets , Challenge active , Ski Nation , Dents Blanche , Whistler seasonaires . Chalet snowboard . |
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