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Morzine-Avoriaz’ 2018 Winter Olympics Bid

As you approach the roundabout on the outskirts of Morzine, the town’s intentions and aspirations are immediately clear. ‘Morzine Avoriaz 2018’ is visible to all who circumnavigate it,a message that is repeated throughout the town and on the slopes. But it will be a long wait until July 6th 2011 when the IOC meet in Durban to find out who will host the 23rdWinter Olympic Games in 2018.

This time only three proposals have been submitted – Munich, Germany and Pyeongchang in South Korea. This is the third time the South Koreans have bid for the games, following rejection in 2010 and 2014, so some are tipping them as favourites third time round. However, Annecy is a strong contender as it was way back in 1924 that the Haute-Savoie lasted hosted the Winter Olympics, but back then it was in Chamonix. Chamonix would again play host to some skiing and ice hockey events, Saint-Gervais-les-Bains would have the curling, Flaine would host the snowboarding and ski jumping and La Clusaz the cross-country events, Annecy would house the ice skating, speed skating and Olympic village, whilst Morzine-Avoriaz would host many of the downhill skiing competitions.

Excellent road and rail services, modern facilities and experience in holding  international events such as the Tour de France strengthen this bid, and that’s before the stunning scenery and excellent piste conditions have even been considered. Morzine-Avoriaz is clearly a world class resort. Make the most of your winter break by visiting the town and why not stay with rudechalets™ and their catered or self-catered morzine accommodation?

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