Summer holidays in the mountains

If you choose to take your summer holidays in the mountains, a huge choice of sports, activities, and places to visit await you! Summer holidays in the mountains are often cheaper than by the sea, and without having to sacrifice comfort or holiday activities with your family, you can visit some amazing destinations for a great price. Whether you choose to go to the Northern Alps, the Southern Alps, or if you spent a week in the Vosges or the Jura, you’ll find out why the mountains are hugely popular in the summer months as well as winter!

Natural reserves

For a holiday in the Northern Alps you can enjoy the Vanoise National Park, known for the beauty of its unspoilt scenery, which you can admire while following its hiking trails. There’s many other stunning regional parks, such as the Parc du Massif des Bauges and the Parc du Vercors in the Northern Alps.

If you’d rather go on your summer holiday in the Southern Alps, you could visit the Mercantour national park, which spans the length of the Alpes Maritimes and the Alpes de Haute Provence. The Parc du Queyras is also a great place to go walking.
The famous Parc des Ballons de Vosges and the Parc du Haut Jura would also be a perfect choice to spend your summer holiday in the mountains, both of which are beautiful areas.

Sports and family holidays

Summer in the mountains is known for its various sports that visitors can have a go at, such as hiking, paragliding, mountain biking, swimming in crystal clear lakes, fishing in the many rivers, rock climbing, or even canyoning and rafting. Some ski resorts open in the mornings for glacier skiing even in summer, such as Deux Alpes
During your summer holidays in the mountains with your family, you could stay in one of the resorts with the “Famille Plus” logo, where there will be a range of entertainment on offer for your children.
Numerous resorts offer additional leisure facilities. Enjoy summer from your holiday rental in the mountains, with refreshing swims in the pool, adventure trails in the forest, relaxed walks, visits to the farm, as well as trips to traditional mountain villages or even summer luge! Around Lake Leman and Lake Annecy you’ll find nice beaches on the shores, boat trips, as well as various water sports such as sailing.

Holiday rentals for next summer in the mountains

It is perfectly possible to have an inexpensive holiday in the Northern or Southern Alps in summer. If you’re looking for a high level of comfort, you can choose to stay in a chalet for your summer holidays in the Alps, and enjoy your holiday in peaceful surroundings! We have a selection of holiday rentals in the mountains for the next holiday season, and all you need to do is compare our offers to find the cheapest option. Over to you!

By Julian