Rentals in the mountains for the summer holidays Taking a holiday in the mountains in Summer
Escape for the summer holidays: opt for a holiday rental in the mountains!
Summer holidays are often synonymous with sandy beaches, waves, sea and ocean... But why not change your habits this year and opt for a getaway at altitude? Take the leap: dare to head for the mountains for your summer holidays! Have your doubts? After reading this text, these should be put to rest! Booking a rental in the mountains isn't just for winter, we can assure you!
A breath of fresh air with a summer holiday in the mountains
Escape the stifling summer heat by swapping the scorching temperatures of the beaches for the soothing cool mountain breeze! Breathe in the pure, revitalising mountain air! You can enjoy a family holiday in the mountains in a pleasant climate: ideal, especially with young children, who are even more sensitive to the heat than adults! There's no shortage of mountain destinations: you can rent a holiday home in Peyragudes or Font-Romeu if you're tempted by the Pyrenees, for example.
Exciting activities in the Alps or Pyrenees for the summer holidays
There's no shortage of summer activities in the ski resorts of the Pyrenees and the Alps: in fact, they're a paradise when it comes to outdoor activities! There's something for everyone here:
- 1 or 2-hour walks for families, or all-day walks for the more athletic;
- Mountain biking along forest trails, cycling along lakes such as Lac du Bourget or Lac d'Annecy;
- Paragliding or parachuting for the more accomplished adventurers, above the beautiful Alpine or Pyrenean massifs;
- Or simply enjoy the mountains by taking to the summits with the ski lifts - open during the summer and a quick and easy way to access a magnificent panoramic view!
Ski resorts adapting for the summer holidays
Whether you choose a holiday rental in Auris-en-Oisans or holiday accommodation in Les 2 Alpes, the ski resorts have adapted to offer holidaymakers a superb holiday, even during the summer season! A number of shops open regularly, as well as restaurants, spas and some of the ski lifts... Find out more about the destination that's closest to your heart - you'll be surprised to learn that the biggest ski resorts really have made the switch to become 4-season mountain destinations!
Holiday rentals in the the northern French Alps for the summer holidays
Starting to dream is a future summer holiday in the mountains, but don't yet know which destination to choose?
Here are a few ideas for resorts you might like to visit during the summer holidays:
- Les 2 Alpes, where you can ski in summer thanks to its glacier!
- Doucy-Valmorel, where Savoie's Maurienne Valley begins;
- Villard de Lans, in the Vercors Massif,
- Morillon, a wonderful discovery in Haute-Savoie,
- And there are many others!
A summer holiday in the Southern Alps
And what about the Southern Alps? You're quite right: we've mentioned the Pyrenees with Peyragudes and Font-Romeu, and the Northern Alps, but our overview would be incomplete without mentioning the Southern Alps! Closer to the Mediterranean Sea, the resorts of the Southern Alps are more associated with sunshine than their northern neighbours! Explore Valberg/ Guillaume, discover Risoul, or book a holiday rental in Orcières Merlette 1850: you're bound to find the perfect fit to make the most of your mountain holiday!