Da Paolo

Yesterday our friend Laura invited us to have lunch at Da Paolo for her birthday. Everything was delicious!!! The good thing about Da Paolo is that you know it will always be open to give you a nice pizza, pasta or veal milanese to eat! Saturday and Sunday it never closes so you can even have lunch at 3pm, a rare pleasure in Geneva! And on top of everything, everyone is super nice!!!

Art Genève 2014

Again in Palexpo, from January 30 until February 2, all art lovers can enjoy Art Genève. Doesn't matter if you just feel like looking around or if you are up to some serious art shopping, this is definetly the place to be!

At Art Genève you will find internationally renowned art galleries, independent spaces and curators. Come and take a look!

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!

La Channe in Verbier

On Thursday we had dinner at La Channe to say goodbye to our fantastic ski week in Verbier!

I really recommend you try this restaurant if ever skiing there. Everything is delicious, from their different types of cheese fondues, their fondue bourguignonne, the nice meat they offer, their desserts…

The owner and all the waiters are super nice and the restaurant is really cozy.

We really had a wonderful time! And loads of food!!!

Farinet at Verbier

If you are spending a few days skiing at Verbier, drop by Farinet, a fun après-ski bar with live music!!!

When entering, you can choose between a calm side with big comfortable sofas or a louder side, where the bands play.

A must in Verbier!

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!!!

36th Hot Air Balloon Festival - Château d'Oex

From January 25 to February 2 there will be a Hot Air Balloon Festival at Château d'Oex (1h45min from Geneva). There will be air shows, balloons of different shapes coloring the sky, competitions… Check the programme at their site:

http://www.festivaldeballons.ch/en/festival_en/programen.

During the event, and of course also through the year, you can also book balloon flights to see the Pays d'Enhaut valley from the air! If you have nothing to do during the weekend, be sure to drop by for a visit!

Oh! And take into account that the show ends early, Geneva style, so do not forget to check the program and the schedule of each activity!!!