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The Tour de France 2010 is arriving in Morzine-Avoriaz.

Starting in Rotterdam the Tour will run from Saturday 3rd of July to Sunday 27th July 2010. The 97th Tour will consist of a prologue and 20 stages covering some 3600 km's. On Sunday the 11th of July the Tour will leave Station des Rousses for Morzine-Avoriaz, covering 189km. Although the exact route has not been confirmed the initial map profile shows Les Gets as part of the route. This will be followed by a rest day in Morzine before departing on Tuesday the 13th July for Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne.
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Stage 8 Profile image
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Alpine Pursuits currently has a wide range of accommodation available, suitable for indivuals to large groups.
This ranges from smaller studio accommodation, to an extensive luxury chalet which can sleep up to 25, including hot tub and sauna. For further information please check our Summer prices page for availability in Les Gets and Morzine.

This is a perfect time to enjoy a Summer holiday in the beautiful alpine villages of Les Gets and Morzine and experience the Tour de France live.
For further information on the Tour see the official site - www.letour.fr

Events List 11th - 13th July
Sunday 11th July:
Tour de France passes through Les Gets and arrives in Avoriaz at the end of the 8th stage - Les Rousses to Morzine/Avoriaz.

5.00pm : Tour de France arrives in Avoriaz, relayed via giant TV Screen to the square by the Morzine Tourist office.

7.00pm: Free live concerts throughout the streets of Morzine organised in conjunction with the local bars and restaurants.

9.00pm: Replay of the Football World Cup final on the giant TV screen in the square by the Morzine Tourist office – No need to miss out!

Monday 12th July :
Rest day and Celebrations

Tuesday 13 July :
Start of the 9th stage of the Tour de France – Morzine/Avoriaz to St Jean de Maurienne, departing from the Place de l'Office du Tourisme in Morzine.

Accommodation
Alpine Pursuits are now offering a 15% discount on all our remaining chalets and apartments for the week 10-17 July, so why not take advantage of the improved exchange rates and watch one of the biggest cycling events in the calendar whilst enjoying the fantastic Alpine scenery!

Les Gets

Chalet Pierre, sleeps 10-12, was 1335€ NOW 1135€

Chalet Orlando, sleeps 8-10, was 1235€, NOW 1050€

Chalets La Turche 1 and 2, sleep 14 & 15, were 1979€ each, NOW 1682€ each

Chalet de l'Amitie, sleeps 8-10, was 1700€, NOW 1445€

Apartment Les Drakkars, sleeps 4-6, was 925€, NOW 786€

Morzine

Apartment Le Major, sleeps 6-8, was 890€, NOW 756€