A quilting and patchwork festival one week, an Argentinean tango one the next. Those who don't know Morzine might be surprised to find this sleepy mountain village hosting such a rich and varied cultural calendar. Whenever you choose to visit, it's more than likely that there will be experiences you'll be able take home to live long in the memory.

Here's just a selection of the highlights - get in touch and we'll be able to fill you in on exactly what's happening when you plan to visit.

Le Tour - June/July

Morzine regularly hosts stage finishes of the tour, thanks in no small part to the notoriously tricky Col de Joux Plane climb. The Tour is an occasion not to be missed with its circus of teams, sponsors and media bringing a real buzz to the town. The legendary Criterium du Dauphine is another grueling pro race to look out for, with Morzine having been chosen as a stage no fewer than six times.

The MTB Pass Portes du Soleil - June/July

With refreshment points stocked with pasture cheeses and Savoy wines, this 75km route between France and Switzerland offers just as much for the spectators as it does the participants.

Gourmet week - July

This food festival aims to share the local gastronomic heritage. Tuck into cookery classes, local produce tastings, educational workshops and even a herboristery conference.

Art Fair - August

Around 30 artists from both the region and all over France exhibit. With painting, sculpture, pottery, ironwork, jewelry, wood craft, leather, fabric, glassware and fashion all catered for, it's safe to say all tastes are covered.

The Mont Blanc Rally - September

You don't have to be a car fan to be impressed by the site of dozens of cars streaming up the Rue du Bourg in the town's centre. Pro and amateur competitors turn out for what is a feature in the French rally championships.

Migratory bird watching - August-October

The top of the Illiez Valley represents one of the most important passages for migratory birds in the Alps. Little wonder that the Centre Sempach have installed an impressive bird sanctuary here, just up from the Col de Cou. Make your way up to watch this spectacle as thousands of these birds head south for a winter in the Med.

Championship skiing and snowboarding - throughout the winter

Whether it's the punishing European Mountaineering Championships, the impressive Snowboarding Work Cup or even World Cup skiing which Morzine hosted back in 1974, the region continues to attract top international competition. An opportunity to watch such a spectacle shouldn't be missed.

Husky racing - January

The 25 best 'mushers' in the world battle it out over a 500km non-sop race with over 20,000m of ascent. Last time out, the race visited the region three times - the start in Avoriaz, crossing the Col de Cou and descending down the Vallee de la Manche.