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Experience a different summer holiday –
discover the Alps
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The Alps in summer
remain one of the best kept secrets for nature lovers
and also families. With plenty to keep you busy the
more active person will find a great choice of
activities where as those in search of a more
relaxing stay can discover the unspoilt environment,
stunning scenery and glorious sunshine.
The astounding beauty
of the mountains is hard to beat with their dramatic
skyline of rugged peaks and glaciers (some skiable in
summer e.g Les Deux
Alpes), crystal clear mountain lakes and green
meadows.
Some resorts offer up
to 40 different activities for adults and children of
all ages alike.
The Alps in summer
offers superb value for money, especially when
compared to other favourite holiday destinations in
France. See price examples below.
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So why holiday in the French Alps?
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Unspoilt
traditional resorts away from huge crowds and
mass tourism
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Experience the
‘real’ France with good food and
wine at reasonable prices and that ‘je ne
sais quoi’ peace of life equal total
relaxation
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Sunshine and
temperatures 5-10°C higher than in the
UK
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Uncrowded and
pollution free
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Vast amount of
activities ranging from peaceful walks, family
adventure areas and sunbathing to adrenalin
pumping active pursuits such as white water
rafting and bungee jumping
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Plenty to keep
the kids busy with a real emphasis on family
togetherness. Resorts have kids clubs and
activities geared towards a fun filled week (or
two!)
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Bagsful of
accommodation of a superior standard, plenty of
space for families yet with character
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Excellent value
for money
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Activities the French Alps has to offer
The vast and changing
landscape of the French Alps provides the most
fantastic scenery, clean fresh air, stunning
mountains and crystal clear lakes. One can chose
between the traditional holiday activities the French
Alps can offer or the more challenging ones sure to
get your adrenalin pumping! There are plenty of
alpine rivers and lakes in the Alps that provide an
endless playground for those of you who love water.
The activities are for both adults and children,
although some of the more adventurous activities may
envisage a minimum age restriction. Of course there
is tuition and guidance to make your experience the
best possible and in the safest way possible. Below
is a list of a few activities on offer; there are
just too many to list!
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Paragliding– see the alps
from above…an exhilarating
experience
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Hydrospeed– using a float
you ride the waves down a course steering with
flippers
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Pot
holing
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explore to discover underground rivers, caverns
and rock formations. All equipment is
provided
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Kids
clubs
- age varies with some
geared for younger children and others
teenagers. Half and full day formulas are
normally available. General activities could
include mountain climbing initiation and
outdoor games. Each club is required to meet
strict safety regulations and employ qualified
staff so your children are in safe hands
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Adventure
parks
– these are
located in the tree canopy and both adults and
children can take part. Strapped into a safety
harness and suspended 15m above the ground you
move between trees along the steel cable or
perhaps just balancing over wooden trunks, its
great fun for all the family!
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Walking/hiking
– want to
experience the mountains from a substantial
height? The ski lifts enable you to get there
without wearing yourself out on the hike up.
There are many pedestrian trails with signposts
to keep you on track. Guides are also a
possibility
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Mountain
biking
– using the ski
lifts (if you want) you can cycle around at
altitude then off-road it back to the resort.
Perfect for the experience and extreme mountain
biker, and less intense routes for the
novice!
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Mountaineering/Rock
climbing– climb up and
abseil down the rock face with the security of
ropes and harnesses. Normal starting age is
8yrs
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Via
Ferrata– walking and
rock climbing is involved in this activity with
the challenge of getting around a course using
fixed ropes, ladders etc with helmets and
harnesses used for safety
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 Price examples
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Chalet Isabelle in
Samoens, Mont Blanc area. From
£789
for 7 nights for the whole
chalet (not per person)
Price
includes a standard return mid-week ferry crossing
with a car. For weekend ferry rates please see our transport
page.
From £81
pp for 7 nights from 05/07 at the 4-star
self-catering
Les Fermes de
Samoens in Samoëns
(indoor + outdoor pool,
Jacuzzi, sauna)
Price based on a
family of 6 sharing an apartment and including a
standard return mid-week ferry crossing with a car
– total price of £488.
From
£160 pp for 7 nights from 02/08 at the
4-star self-catering
Le Cortina in
Les Deux Alpes
(where you can try out
summer ski)
Price based on a
family of 4 sharing an apartment and including a
standard return mid-week ferry crossing with a car
– total price of £972.
From
£117 pp for 7 nights from 16/08 at
self-catering
Les Terrases
du Lac in Evain-les-Bains
(outdoor pool)
Price based on a
family of 6 sharing an apartment and including a
standard return mid-week ferry crossing with a car
– total price of £699.
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