Geneva Marathon for Unicef

On May 3 and 4, 2014 you can register for various races at Geneva's Marathon for Unicef. New this year you can also choose to walk, fo example the Nordic Walking for 10kms, and there is also a 10kms options for runners as from 16 years of age.

Prices are cheaper the sooner you register, so don't forget to do so asap if you are planning to attend!!!

http://www.genevemarathon.org/en/registration

Antique Dealer Fair

As from yesterday and until this Sunday March 9, 2014, you will be able to find antique and second-hand dealers at the Salles de Fêtes de Carouge (Rue Ancienne 37).

Who knows? You might find something nice!

Driving on ice at Flaine

If you want to have fun driving on ice or follow a course, visit Flaine! There you can find the longest ice circuit of France. It is 1km long and 12-15m wide, and it has been created to teach how to avoid all the dangers you could find while driving on a mountain road with your car. Each night the circuit is watered so that you have at least a 25cm layer of ice that will hold the cars safely on the ground.

The circuit is open from December to March and is better to book in advance. And although at some moments you can race with your own car, the main idea of the circuit, created by a rally racer, is to teach drivers how to drive during winter.

Check their site: http://www.circuitglace.com

And enjoy!!!

Dog Sledding at Mijoux

You cannot let another winter go without trying dog sledding in the Jura!!!!!!!! The view is so spectacular, the dogs so cute, the plan so different…

Check their website for the different options they offer, from just a tour as the passenger to really learning how to drive the sled yourselves!!! You can even ski or walk with snowshoes while tied to one of these super dogs! So many options!!!

http://www.chiensdetraineaux-jura.com

Have fun!!!

Avoriaz

Today we went to ski in Avoriaz! Even after a week in Verbier, the weather was so incredible that we couldn't help ourselves! We always love to go there. We normally park in Prodains, which is super convient, and go up with a gondola. On Saturdays the ski pass is just 28 euros, not bad if you compare it to other ski resorts, and the slopes are super fun. If you arrive early it is worth taking the ski pass to Portes du Soleil: cross the Swiss Wall skiing and enjoy the Swiss slopes too!

Ski at Verbier

This week my husband and I were lucky enough to be invited to Verbier by our friends Patricia, Daniel and Nico. Only two hours from Geneva, Verbier is part of the Four Valleys ski area, with around 410km of marked runs. It is a beautiful ski resort known specially for its off-piste, though if you have time, Zermatt is still my favourite Swiss ski destination!

After a couple of days of snow and fog, today we had a beautiful sunny day, so we profited and went up to Mont Fort, the highest point up at 3'330m. The views are really amazing, you could even see the Cervin!

Even if you are not a great skier, you can go up and down with the gondola to admire the view. But if you can manage, ski down from the top! At first the slope is covered with snow bumps but it's super fun and totally worth it!!!

Ice skating rinks in Geneva

Geneva is an expensive city… but you can always find inexpensive things to do! During the cold month's of winter, you can find around Geneva small skating rings that do the trick. They are either totally free (including ice skates!) or you must pay Sfr 2.- for the skates. Not a bad deal!

Here are some of the addresses:

Parc des Bastions - Open till February 23. Seasonal outdoor rink with free entry in the heart of Geneva.

Carouge - Open to March 2. Outdoor rink with refreshments available at the "Ice Bar." Skate rental for CHF 2 and free for children under 6 years of age.

Collonge-Bellerive - Open until 28 February. Skate among vineyards in the countryside on these two outdoor rinks. Free entrance, skate rental CHF 2. 

Ilona and myself enjoyed a great ice skating day at Parc des Bastions rink!