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Austrian Alps Summer Holidays: Why the Alps come to Life in Summer

May 25, 2023 pierce

Austria’s appeal as a holiday destination doesn’t disappear when the snow does. The region truly comes to life during the summer months. From hiking and biking to swimming and high ropes, there is no shortage of outdoor activities to enjoy in this stunning mountain range. Contrary to popular belief, the Austrian Alps offer much more than just skiing and snowboarding. In fact, summertime visitors can take advantage of longer days and warmer temperatures to explore the natural beauty of this…

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Picture-Perfect French Alps Summer Holiday Destinations

May 18, 2023 pierce

Renowned as a popular holiday destination for winter sports, snow activities and outdoor pursuits, the Alps are best known for the thrills they provide keen skiers year after year. But, you might not consider visiting the French Alps outside the winter season. We’re here to change this! The Alps transform during the sunnier months, becoming the ultimate summer holiday location. You just need to know where to look… So, for where to head when the temperature warms up, here is…

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A Travel Addict’s Handbook to the Swiss Alps in Summer

May 12, 2023 pierce

Who said mountains were only for winter? Contrary to popular opinion, the Alps make the perfect family-friendly summer holiday destination. Once keen skiers and snowboarders have finished tearing through the pistes for the year, the Alps transform, giving way to an exciting range of summer outdoor pursuits. Boasting many undiscovered hidden gems, there’s a lot on offer in the mountains all year round. Still unconvinced? Here’s a travel addict’s handbook to the Swiss Alps in summer. Lake Geneva Shared by France…

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Summer Activities in the Alps: Things to do on holiday

April 21, 2023 annalisa

Summer holiday in the Alps? Yes, please! Although skiing and snowboarding are first to come to mind, with dramatic scenery, breathtaking landscapes, fresh air, crystal clear mountain lakes and bright-blue sky – summer in the Alps offers an unforgettable holiday experience. When the snow covers only the highest summits, and the warm weather kicks in, you can enjoy lots of fun summer activities in the Alps – from scenic hiking to adrenaline-pumping adventure parks! So, what is there to do? What’s Summer…

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WHAT’S NEW IN THE ALPS FOR SKI SEASON 2022 – 2023?

October 6, 2022 pierce

Are you ready for the upcoming ski season? Make the most of the ski season 2022 – 2023 by reading up on all of the openings, events and developments happening across Europe. If you’re a keen skier or snowboarder, don’t miss out on the action… Which Resorts are Now Open? Thankfully, most countries have now been able to drop pandemic-related travel restrictions. However, it’s worth checking for any remaining Covid restrictions in France, Austria, Italy, and Switzerland to be fully…

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Get Saving With Our 10% Summer Transfer Discount

August 7, 2019 pierce

Thinking ahead to your next skiing holiday? We’ve got you covered. With a 10% summer transfer discount on all our transfers to the Alps, getting to your ski resort just got a whole lot cheaper. Here’s everything you need to know about this exciting new offer. What’s The Offer? To keep costs down, we’re offering 10% off all of our transfers to the Alps when you book between now and the 9th September! Simply enter the discount code to make…

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Things To Do In The Alps This August

August 2, 2019 pierce

Heading to the Alps this month? You’re in luck! This August sees a wide range of fun activities taking place throughout the region. Not only are the Alps home to breath-taking scenery and high-octane outdoor adventure activities, there is a wealth of sporting and culture events to discover too. From biking with a twist to family-friendly performance art, here’s our top pick of things to do in the Alps this August. Verbier E-Bike Festival When: August 15-18th Where: Rue…

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Summer Activities in the Alps: Events and Festivals

May 23, 2019 pierce

During the summer months, the Alps come alive with events and festivities to suit all ages and interests. While the region is most famous for its world-class skiing, the summer brings thrilling adventure activities such as water sports, white water rafting and rock climbing. There are also a whole host of unmissable happenings taking place across the Alps this summer. From high-octane sporting events to music festivals, a summer holiday in the Alps is guaranteed to be packed full of…

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The Tour du Mont Blanc Hike: Your Alpine Summer Challenge

May 17, 2019 pierce

Looking for your next alpine adventure? Pack away your skis and dig out your walking boots, we’ve got a summer challenge for the most intrepid of holidaymakers. There are several well trudged Alpine hiking routes to choose from, including the Haute Route which travels from Chamonix to Zermatt. We’ve picked a long distance route with incredible views and interesting sights to see along the way. Covering France, Italy and Switzerland, you get a little bit of everything on this exploration…

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