Activities in the French Alps

Activities the French Alps has to offer

The vast and changing landscape of the French Alps provides the most fantastic scenery, clean fresh air, stunning mountains and crystal clear lakes. One can choose between the traditional holiday activities the French Alps can offer or the more challenging ones sure to get your adrenalin pumping! There are plenty of alpine rivers and lakes in the Alps that provide an endless playground for those of you who love water. The activities are for both adults and children, although some of the more adventurous activities may envisage a minimum age restriction. Of course, there is tuition and guidance to make your experience the best possible and in the safest way possible. Below is a list of a few activities on offer; there are just too many to list!

	Paragliding– see the alps from above…an exhilarating experience.
	Hydrospeed– using a float you ride the waves down a course steering with flippers.
	Potholing – explore to discover underground rivers, caverns and rock formations. All equipment is provided.
	Kids clubs - age varies with some geared for younger children and others teenagers. Half and full-day formulas are normally available. General activities could include mountain climbing initiation and outdoor games. Each club is required to meet strict safety regulations and employ qualified staff so your children are in safe hands.
	Adventure parks – these are located in the tree canopy and both adults and children can take part. Strapped into a safety harness and suspended 15m above the ground you move between trees along the steel cable or perhaps just balancing over wooden trunks, it's great fun for all the family!
	Walking/hiking – want to experience the mountains from a substantial height? The ski lifts enable you to get there without wearing yourself out on the hike up. There are many pedestrian trails with signposts to keep you on track. Guides are also a possibility.
	Mountain biking – using the ski lifts (if you want) you can cycle around at altitude then off-road it back to the resort. Perfect for the experience and extreme mountain biker, and less intense routes for the novice!
	Mountaineering/Rock climbing– climb up and abseil down the rock face with the security of ropes and harnesses. The normal starting age is 8yrs.
	Via Ferrata– walking and rock climbing is involved in this activity with the challenge of getting around a course using fixed ropes, ladders etc with helmets and harnesses used for safety.
	Summer ski– a couple of resorts in the French Alps offer summer skiing on their high altitude glaciers in July and August. Les Deux Alpes and Tignes are both open for summer skiers.