{"id":10383,"date":"2020-09-17T16:02:18","date_gmt":"2020-09-17T15:02:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.alpsinluxury.com\/blog\/?p=10383"},"modified":"2025-01-02T14:10:37","modified_gmt":"2025-01-02T14:10:37","slug":"french-alps-summer-holidays","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.alpsinluxury.com\/blog\/french-alps-summer-holidays\/","title":{"rendered":"French Alps Summer Holidays"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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<\/span>Summer mountain holidays in the Alps are well established now and offer a memorable holiday for all. Swap white mountains for green ones, skis for hiking boots, and cold temperatures for warm sunny days, and experience some of the most stunning destinations in Europe. Across France<\/a>, the Swiss Alps<\/a>, Austria<\/a> and the Italian Dolomites<\/a>, there are endless alpine summer resorts to explore. Wherever you head to, you will be sure to find hiking and biking trails, lake activities and stunning mountains views, however, they all have their own unique offerings. With France being one of the most popular summer mountain holiday destinations, we have put together a guide featuring our top resorts for French Alps summer holidays…<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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Summer Holidays in Chamonix\u00a0<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Chamonix is arguably the most renowned summer resort in the French Alps. With its history of mountaineering and close proximity to the highest peak in the Alps (Mont Blanc 4,810m), it’s not hard to see why.  It offers an abundance of alpine activities, aristocratic charm and unique geography.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Arguably more popular in the summer than winter, Chamonix Mont-Blanc is the ultimate summer playground for adventurers and mountain lovers. But its appeal stretches to those looking for a relaxing break too with beautiful parks, sight-seeing, alpine lakes, heritage and culture, traditional restaurants and unique wellness experiences<\/a>. What’s more, Chamonix is just an hour from Geneva Airport, making it an ideal weekend destination to satisfy your alpine wanderlust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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SUMMER ACTIVITIES IN CHAMONIX<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Where do we start? The list of summer activities in Chamonix sure is a long one. Of course, you can find numerous hiking trails in Chamonix,<\/a> with a couple of ‘must do’s’: the Grand Balcon Nord for stunning views, Lac Blanc for families and the Vertical KM for a challenge. These routes, along with many others, can also be used for trail running which is popular in Chamonix, and celebrated in events like the Ultra Trail Mont Blanc<\/a>. For exhilaration, there are some fantastic mountain bike routes in Chamonix<\/a>, all marked according to difficulty level. Access the downhill mountain bike routes via the extensive lift system and enjoy thrills on the way down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Renowned for its challenging rock faces and incredible mountain backdrops, climbing in Chamonix<\/a> is world famous. Attracting climbers from across the globe and boasting a variety of routes for all skill levels, both experienced hands and newbies will find a warm welcome. Another great way to explore the rock faces and challenge yourself is to enjoy some of the best via ferrata routes<\/a> in the French Alps. These iron walkways played an important role throughout the history of alpine towns, but now offer an exciting way for visitors to take in the incredible peaks around Chamonix.<\/p>\n\n\n