{"id":10173,"date":"2020-07-07T09:26:33","date_gmt":"2020-07-07T08:26:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.alpsinluxury.com\/blog\/?p=10173"},"modified":"2026-06-16T09:27:32","modified_gmt":"2026-06-16T08:27:32","slug":"socially-distanced-holiday-to-the-alps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.alpsinluxury.com\/blog\/socially-distanced-holiday-to-the-alps\/","title":{"rendered":"Alps Social Distancing Holidays 2020"},"content":{"rendered":"

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This article was written at the height of the Covid-19 pandemic and social distancing is no longer in place.<\/em><\/p>\n

There are many things we have had to cancel or put on hold recently; summer holidays 2020 being one of the biggest question marks. Now, more than ever, we are in need of a summer holiday, escapism, to cleanse and refresh. So, how about a social distancing holiday?<\/p>\n

‘Social distancing’ is among many phrases we have adopted into our vocabulary this year. Although things are changing on a daily basis and travel restrictions are slowly lifting, keeping your distance seems to be here to stay, at least for the immediate future. But where is the best place to go to enjoy a social distancing holiday this summer? Imagine somewhere away from the crowds, with large open spaces, fresh air, and a good mix of relaxation and activity…Read on further to find out what to expect from a social distancing holiday in the Alps.<\/p>\n

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Since the abrupt end to the winter season, we have wished for nothing more than for it to be safe to travel to the Alps again. The Alps presents the perfect destination for a social distancing summer holiday: reconnect with the outdoors, fill your lungs with the fresh alpine air, enjoy a day full of activity at a good distance from others and retire back to your exclusive luxury summer chalet to revive and re-energise. Something that seemed far from reach is now at our fingertips, and many of our favourite summer resorts in the Alps are ready to safely welcome you for your social distancing holiday this summer. So, what are our alpine resorts doing to ensure safety and maximum enjoyment? As resorts vary, we have provided a few examples from Morzine,<\/a> Zermatt<\/a> and Megeve<\/a> of how initiatives differ.<\/p>\n

Socially Distanced Summer Activities<\/h2>\n

\"social<\/a>The Alps in the summer offer a range of activities to appeal to everyone. The outdoors and nature are not only key to enjoying alpine activities, but also help in keeping safe distances from other people.\u00a0Hiking and biking trails in the Alps are easy enough to keep a good social distance and are a great way of exploring the paths untrodden, appreciating the beautiful scenery and fresh alpine air that surrounds you.<\/p>\n

For that extra bit of adrenaline, most bike parks are now open with special safety measures in place. Or for some further social distancing mountain holiday ideas<\/a>, you could look to participate in alpine activities such as via ferrata, paragliding, watersports, golf, tennis, horse riding to name a few. Many, if not all, of these activities are reopening and operating within strict government guidelines. Measures implemented may vary on the activity supplier but here are a few indications of what to expect:<\/p>\n