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Specialising in beautiful, hand-picked holiday homes in incredible destinations, from La Clusaz and Morzine in the Alps to Provence and even Bali, OVO Network wants every one of our guests to enjoy a truly exceptional experience at our properties.
To help, we’re sharing our tips, advice and local knowledge on our LovOVO Blog, giving you the inside track on the best activities, places to discover and events that shouldn’t be missed!
Take a few minutes to discover the world of OVO Network and have an unforgettable holiday with family or friends.
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Lo Garâjo – The New York Style Cafe in Manigod
If you’re looking for great coffee, gorgeous gifts, fabulous wines or just somewhere to relax with a beer and enjoy incredible views, then this cafe in Manigod has it all. Lo Garâjo is set in the picturesque Manigod valley, stop in on your way to or from skiing in...
Our top 10 things to do in Chamonix
With world-famous skiing and fabulous summer hikes, the wide range of activities in Chamonix tick all the boxes for a great holiday. Experienced skiers come for the vertical descents and extreme off piste terrain, but Chamonix offers plenty of must-see attractions...
A private petanque court? In a ski resort?
For part 2 of our series on essential extra facilities guests will love, we turn to a perhaps unexpected trend at alpine chalet rentals - the private petanque court. It is a myth to think that chalets in ski resorts only rent out during the winter. The mountains are...
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Lo Garâjo – The New York Style Cafe in Manigod
If you’re looking for great coffee, gorgeous gifts, fabulous wines or just somewhere to relax with a beer and enjoy incredible views, then this cafe in Manigod has it all. Lo Garâjo is set in the picturesque Manigod valley, stop in on your way to or from skiing in...
Guard dogs in the Alps – how to behave if you meet one when hiking
In this post we will give you a few pointers on what to do if you do come across a guard dog on the hill, so that you can enjoy your holiday without a worry!
Our Top Tips for attracting and keeping loyal repeat guests
Loyal repeat guests are the aim of the property rental game. Guest feedback gives invaluable info about why a property works well or if there are some small issues to address.
Here are the top reasons why guests either come back time and again to the same property, or move about between the different properties on the OVO Network. The reviews are all genuine, submitted as feedback, then used in marketing.
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Meet the people working to make your holiday a success
Lo Garâjo – The New York Style Cafe in Manigod
If you’re looking for great coffee, gorgeous gifts, fabulous wines or just somewhere to relax with a beer and enjoy incredible views, then this cafe in Manigod has it all. Lo Garâjo is set in the picturesque Manigod valley, stop in on your way to or from skiing in...
Mademoiselle Caroline – The illustrator in the Alps
We caught up with illustrator Mademoiselle Caroline to find out a little bit more about her and why she loves life here in the Aravis…
Debbie Bradbury – The must-know person for chalet owners
Meet Debbie Bradbury, an English born expat who has spent half of her life living in France. Debbie works for the accountancy firm SAREG and her help and advice has been invaluable for many of our Chalet owners over the years.
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Lo Garâjo – The New York Style Cafe in Manigod
If you’re looking for great coffee, gorgeous gifts, fabulous wines or just somewhere to relax with a beer and enjoy incredible views, then this cafe in Manigod has it all. Lo Garâjo is set in the picturesque Manigod valley, stop in on your way to or from skiing in...
Our top 10 things to do in Chamonix
With world-famous skiing and fabulous summer hikes, the wide range of activities in Chamonix tick all the boxes for a great holiday. Experienced skiers come for the vertical descents and extreme off piste terrain, but Chamonix offers plenty of must-see attractions...
What’s On this Christmas & New Year in Morzine
With the ski lifts opening in January due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the popular resort of Morzine is getting ready to offer visitors a slightly different, but very special, festive holiday season. Whether you’re visiting for Christmas or New Year, we’ve put together a...
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Ideas, reviews and things to do on your holiday
Local ski hire companies have adapted their services for winter 20/21
By summer 2020 sports shops had adapted their layouts and hygiene protocols to ensure customers could shop as safely as possible. They limited customer numbers to ensure social distancing, provided sanitising gel, and made wearing masks compulsory. Since the autumn...
The best Christmas markets in the Alps
Find out all about the best Christmas markets in the Alps, and some world famous festive markets across the rest of Europe!
Top tips to avoid these common family holiday mishaps
We’ve researched the top family holiday mishaps to avoid to make your next holiday to the French Alps as hassle-free as possible.
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Ideas to help you get out and enjoy nature
Our top 10 things to do in Chamonix
With world-famous skiing and fabulous summer hikes, the wide range of activities in Chamonix tick all the boxes for a great holiday. Experienced skiers come for the vertical descents and extreme off piste terrain, but Chamonix offers plenty of must-see attractions...
Local ski hire companies have adapted their services for winter 20/21
By summer 2020 sports shops had adapted their layouts and hygiene protocols to ensure customers could shop as safely as possible. They limited customer numbers to ensure social distancing, provided sanitising gel, and made wearing masks compulsory. Since the autumn...
7 great things to do in Morzine away from the slopes
Find out our top recommendations for things to do in Morzine away from the slopes. From skijoëring to ice hockey, there’s something to keep everyone happy!