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7 good reasons to head for the mountains this summer
Are you torn between the sea and the mountains for your summer holidays? Low prices, fresh air, plenty to do, rich gastronomy and breathtaking scenery… For us, there’s no contest! The mountains are the destination of choice if you want to come back refreshed and full of memories!
1 – Holidays to suit all budgets and tastes
Accommodation prices in the mountains are very attractive during the summer! It’s the perfect opportunity to treat yourself and enjoy a holiday in the fresh air, away from the crowds. Whether you prefer all-inclusive packages or flat or chalet rental, you’ll find what you’re looking for in the resorts, whatever your budget.
From holiday villages and private chalets to budget hotels, luxury hotels and trendy hotels, every resort has something to suit you.
Check out the resort prices for your summer holiday!
2 – Over 80 possible activities
Tyrolean traverse, hiking, mountain biking, swimming, climbing, pastoralism, cookery workshops… It’s impossible to get bored in the mountains in summer, there’s so much on offer. And while sporting activities may come first, the mountains also have something to offer those interested in heritage, gastronomy and crafts through visits and exhibitions. And art lovers are not left out, with festivals, concerts and painting or sculpture courses.
3 – Peace and quiet
On holiday, one of the first things you want to do is rest. And what could be better than to find it at the top of a mountain, in the heart of a peaceful natural setting, surrounded by breathtaking scenery? The panoramas offered by the mountains help to bring about this sought-after peace and quiet, and are sure to lead to total well-being.
4 – Cool off in the mountains
If you don’t fancy melting like an ice cream in the sun, or finding yourself on the boiling sands of a crowded beach in July, the mountains are your option.
Just as sunny as the seaside, temperatures in the mountains drop a few degrees the higher you climb (around 2° every 300 metres). As long as you don’t stay too high up, where you could catch a chill, this feature offers you a cool night’s sleep. If you choose accommodation between 800 metres and 1,500 metres, you’re sure to enjoy mild days and naturally air-conditioned nights.
5 – Savour the crystal-clear waters of mountain lakes
Have you heard of Lac d’Allos? Or Lac Vert in Valmeinier? These turquoise jewels reflect the high peaks that surround them. A breathtaking and refreshing beauty for the more adventurous who dare to take an invigorating dip! In the valleys, there are swimming lakes where you can take a dip in water that is often over 20 degrees Celsius.
Discover 15 great swimming spots in the mountains
6 – Discover an intense and authentic heritage
Experience a descent from the mountain pastures, meet a clog-maker, stand speechless in front of the Vauban fortifications… The mountains are as famous for their architecture as for their craftsmen, who bear witness to a strong and well-preserved history.
Let yourself be guided by the men and women who have left their mark on the region, and continue to do so to this day.
7 – Treat your taste buds
The pleasures of a holiday also include tastings specific to your destination. And from the Alps to the Pyrenees, via the Jura, the Vosges and the Massif Central, there’s no shortage of flavours to delight gourmet palates. Cheeses, of course, but also charcuterie, blueberry sweets, herbal teas and mountain herbal aperitifs… Your taste buds are sure to be in raptures!
