For ages my friends who live in Haute Savoie have been urging me to visit. I’ve told them I’m a rubbish skier and prone to falling over. “Come in the summer then" they said “Annecy and the ski resorts are so beautiful then – you’ll love it”. Well I couldn’t resist such a tempting prospect, so on a sunny July day I took the train to Annecy, a surprisingly easy few hours from Paris...
Summer in the mountains
When the winter snow melts and the sweet spring air rolls over the mountain tops, the French Alps undergo an astonishing transformation. White turns to green, carpets of wildflowers blossom and the lakes reflect the deep blue sky.
Up in the mountains, summer temperatures can be high and sunbathing is just one of the many activities on offer. If you like sports and adventure then you’ll love the French Alps when it’s not ski season. White water rafting, abseiling, mountain biking, swimming, mountaineering, golf, hiking and so much more make the French Alps one of the most fun places to go for active holidays.
And for foodies, this area is paradise with its lovely street markets, local cheeses and a whole raft of delicious specialities.
Prepare to be won over by Summer in the French Alps!