Alpine Retreats - Adventurous Getaways

The Alps provide an ideal playground for adventure seekers waiting for their next adrenaline boost. The French Alps are home to the mountain range on the eastern border of France, where most valleys will have centres guides and hire that cater to every adventurer. For a wide choice of alpine accommodation visit Peak Retreats.

Samoens La Ferme de Fontany

Here are some of the Alpine hot spots  listed by activity:

Skiing

Ski some of the world's best resorts in the 3 Valleys, Maurienne Valley and Mont Blanc.

Summer ski

Ski on glaciers in the summer in Tignes & Les Deux Alpes

Mountain biking

Les Gets is the mecca for mountain bikers, with Chamonix and Tignes taking a close second for all those more experienced riders.

Paragliding

Try paragliding in Annecy or in Mieussy which is where the sport was invented in 1978 – it’s near to Les Gets and Samoens.

Water Sports

You can find Canyoning and Hydrospeed in the Chamonix valley, air boating in Serre Chevalier, rafting in Morillon or Samoens and Sailing in the Maurienne valley.

Via Ferrata

For a challenging and demanding combination of scrambling and climbing rockfaces with man-made courses of pegs and cables, fixed ropes, ladders and handrails. Try the recommended Via Ferrata in Les Saisies or Aussois.

Climbing

There are some great climbing spots in Oisans. Try climbing in Les 2 Alpes, where there is also an Adventure Park in nearby Venosc.

Walking

Pedestrian trails are maintained by organisations in each area, and maps are available from Tourist Offices. For instance, there are 400 miles of marked hiking routes in the Portes du Soleil region – see Les Gets. 

                                                           

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Alpine Retreats

Alps Holidays

The French Alps provide the perfect setting for an unforgettable holiday. Whether it is a winter ski holiday or a summer holiday high in the mountains, the French Alps has it all. The French Alpes mountain range is situated on the country's eastern border, towards the south in the Rhône-Alpes and Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur regions.

Samoens - summer and winter holidays in the French Alps

Areas of the French Alps

There are several large skiing areas that make up the French Alps:

• 3 Valleys
• Grand Massif
• Portes du Soleil
• Les Aravis
• Espace Killy
• Paradiski

Activities in the French Alps

There are far and wide activities to choose from for your holiday in the French Alps, including the following:

• Skiing
• Snowboarding
• Alpine mountain biking
• Alps climbing
• Snowshoeing
• Walking...and more!!

Alpine Accommodation

Those seeking Alpine holidays can choose from many different types of accommodation from self-catered alps apartments to chalets in the alps and half board hotels.

Alps apartments - La Reine des Pres, Samoens

Alps chalets - Les Fermes de Sainte Foy, Sainte Foy