The Alps in summer offers superb value for money, especially when compared to other favourite holiday destinations in France. There are plenty of alpine rivers and lakes in the Alps that provide an endless playground for those of you who love water. For those seeking a relaxing break, you cannot fail to fall in love with the timeless charms of lakes in France at Talloires nestling in a tranquil position on Lake Annecy. The complex offers activities galore, including horseriding, hiking, cycling and golf, but it’s the thermal waters and treatments at the 36.5C Wellbeing and Thermal Spa that attract the stars and anchor the Summer Breeze and Mountain Air programme.
Mountain air, centuries of wisdom assert, is marvellously medicinal – but for a belt-and-braces cure-all, augment Alpine breezes with an expansive luxury well-being programme. Private outdoor pool shared between 3 apartments. All Rights Reserved. Departs August 24. In safe hands – travel with confidence. Book now to experience two of the German composer’s most iconic works on Andante Travel’s five-day Wagner at the Munich Opera Festival itinerary, which also visits Ludwig’s fantasy masterpiece Neuschwanstein Castle. Headwater (01606 822675; headwater.com). Fly from: London Gatwick, London Heathrow, Luton, London City, Luton, Bristol, Manchester & Edinburgh. The French Alps in summer remain one of the best-kept secrets. Ciao bella! Departures August 24 and September 7. Secure online booking with total financial protection. Mountain Adventure – zip wires and rope bridges; 3. Walks Worldwide (01962 302085; walksworldwide.com).
Nestling in a beautiful, forested valley, the stunningly pretty little town of Morzine has a quite unique charm with its traditional chalet-style architecture and a friendly, relaxed atmosphere.
Leave the organising to us, so you can just turn up and enjoy the thrill of white water rafting, as well as the slightly more sedate guided biking and hiking. By continuing to browse our website, you consent to cookies being stored on your computer. Brightwater Holidays (01334 657155; brightwaterholidays.com).
Family activity holidays in the french Alps. Naturetrek (01962 733051; naturetrek.co.uk). We were billeted in a backwoods hamlet in Switzerland’s Italophone Ticino canton. Explore (01252 883719; explore.co.uk).
Departs August 2 and 23, and September 13. Subscribe to the Peak Retreats newsletter! Family Activity Holidays. The vivid hues and diverse forms of Alpine flowers provide perfect subjects for landscape and macro photography. Walks Worldwide’s eight-day Bavarian Alps in Style tour offers suitably regal hiking and superior accommodation, visiting Ludwig’s piles Linderhof, bijou hilltop Schachenschloss and, of course, Neuschwanstein. Of course, there is tuition and guidance to make your experience the best possible and in the safest way possible. Climbers tackle testing multi-pitch routes, but mere mortals – with a steady nerve – can sample the experience on the Arlberg Via Ferrata, nearly two miles (3km) of vertiginous clambering.
Andante Travels (01722 713800; andantetravels.com). HF Holidays’ eight-day Family Walking Adventure at Mayrhofen offers a choice of walks each day, so you can stitch together a programme with the right balance for your brood.