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Jerome Hurtaux: General Manager for Evolution 2 Avoriaz

Meet the man behind the summer & winter adventure company

featured in Meet the locals Author Ellie Mahoney, Morzine Editor Updated

Do you ever feel like you need a little more adventure in your life? Are you happy in your job? The guys that work for Evolution 2 Avoriaz sure are.. they're literally brimming over with enthusiasm and passion for what they do.. and who could blame them?

Jerome Hurtaux has grown with the company, and now, in his role as General Manager is still as passionate about his work, his team and most importantly keeping clients like you with smiles on their faces. Meet the man behind the adventures...

Tell us a little bit about your business, how it started out and where you're based…

Evolution 2 / Ecole de glisse Avoriaz was born 28 years ago. We now have 15 ski instructors, 3 high mountain guides, 1 snowshoeing guide, 2 paragliding pilots and speed riding instructors. You'll find about same team winter and summer because each person of our staff have two qualifications like ski instructor and canyoning guide…

How long have you been in your current role and how long have you been with the company?

I've been the General Manager of Evolution 2 Avoriaz for 9 years now and I've been with the company for 12 years.

What makes this resort a special place to be for someone in your profession?

Avoriaz - Morzine is a beautiful and big area, it's perfect for beginners to expert and free riders… So Evolution 2 use this area for the benefits of each guest.

What are the best bits about your job?

It's a passionate profession! We have two very different seasons (summer and winter) and I like the change! My team have the best spirit in my company. Skiing with our guests in off piste areas or seeing them learn our technique and being happy is very rewarding.

And the worst bits?

When it rains in winter!

What is in store for the future with your business, any exciting projects in the pipelines that you can share with us?

We would like organize one event in winter Freeride qualifier (FWQ) and one in summer - a freeride mountain bike competition.

What are you personal and professional goals for the future?

To organize new events, and to find new and fun activities for our guests to enjoy.

And now for some top tips for our readers.. What's your favourite piste or off-piste area & top tip to go skiing?

I don't really have a 'best' off piste area, it depends on snow conditions and weather… In the Portes du Soleil area we always have the best off piste in all conditions!

Where is your favourite place for lunch or dinner?

In Avoriaz we like eat at 155 restaurant or Les Trappeurs. In Les Lindarets it's La Terrasse. In Morzine it's Le Tremplin for the Après ski!

Where will we find the best coffee or hot chocolate?

The best hot chocolate is "Chez Gabby" in Champoussin and the best coffee is Les Trappeurs in Avoriaz.

What has been your best ever day in this resort?

I have many best days, but the day I came back to skiing after a motor bike accident where I couldn't ski for 2 years is my best memory...

Do you remember your first trip to this resort?

I was 2 years old so I don't remember!

What's your favourite thing to do in resort when not skiing or snowboarding?

I like do ski touring by night or just drink a glass with my Evolution 2 team after work.

What do you do in the summer?

Evolution 2 is open in summer and we organize many activities like white water rafting, canyoning, paragliding, rock climbing, caving etc…

Which is your favourite shop in resort?

In Avoriaz it's Absolut sport and Morzine is Caribou sport shop.

Where are we most likely to find you for après-ski?!

Le Tremplin in Morzine or Les Trappeurs in Avoriaz.

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Evolution 2 offer a wide range of summer and winter activities to keep you entertained on your trip to Morzine, as well as offering group and private ski & snowboard lessons.

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