Summer Multi Activity Holiday in the Alps (fully customisable)

All the freedom of an independent trip — with none of the faff.

Want a summer in the Alps that feels truly yours — not a holiday centre, not a rigid group itinerary, but without the stress of spending hours researching, booking, checking safety standards, and wondering if everything will run smoothly?

This is a flexible, tailor-made multi-activity holiday in the Southern French Alps. You choose the activities you’d like to do, and we design and organise your holiday in advance — booking everything, planning the timings, and making sure it all works smoothly. All the choice — without having to organise it yourself.

Because we’re based here, we don’t just book activities — we design your holiday to make the most of the area, the conditions, and what’s happening locally during your stay.

No last-minute decisions, no scrambling for availability, no wondering how to fit it all in. Just a well-planned holiday that makes the most of your time in the mountains, without the usual compromises.

Built for families, couples and friends

Whether you’re travelling as a family with kids or teenagers, an outdoorsy couple after a long weekend, or a group of adventurous friends, we’ll help you find the right mix of activities so everyone has a brilliant time even if you don’t all want the same thing. 

How your holiday is planned

1. Choose your activities
Use your activity points to select the experiences that appeal to you. Different people in your group can choose different activities.

2. We design your itinerary
We design and book your holiday, balancing activity levels and planning everything so it all fits together properly.

3. Travel and enjoy
You arrive with a complete, personalised itinerary, full details in your travel app, and everything organised so your holiday runs smoothly.

It’s your holiday - just without the uncertainty. Read our blog on What a typical family activity holiday week looks like.

Why plan your activities in advance? 

 Planning your holiday before you travel means: 

• You benefit from our local knowledge — not just a list of activities
• You don’t miss out on popular activities 
• Your itinerary is balanced (not too busy, not too quiet) 
• Travel times and logistics are properly thought through 
• You don’t spend your holiday organising what to do next 
• It’s all taken care of — so you can focus on enjoying the experience.

Holiday Highlights:

• Personalised itinerary designed around your group, your choices and your pace
  
• A flexible points system that makes planning easy
• Fully qualified instructors and trusted local partners verified by us
• Independent-style accommodation options with local character
• On-the-ground support from a local team (we’re here if you need us)
• A responsible approach: supporting local businesses and keeping travel impact light where possible
• Your own travel App personalised for you with all your travel documents, maps, weather info and more all in one place.

Why the Southern French Alps?

• More sunshine than the northern Alps (this region is famously bright and warm with 300 days of sunshine per year)
• Varied topography with high mountain glaciers and large lakes with beaches all within an hour of each other
• Huge variety of activities, from water-based adventures to high-mountain experiences
• A truly authentic, less commercial Alpine feel: real villages, local producers, quieter trails

What this could look like:

One day you might be canyoning through clear pools, the next walking to a mountain refuge for lunch. Add white-water rafting, via ferrata, mountain biking or lake time, and we’ll shape it into a week that feels varied, realistic and enjoyable rather than rushed.

You choose the ingredients — we make it work seamlessly.

When to come

This holiday is available from April to September and whilst the range of activities may change during the different seasons, there is enough choice for an action packed Spring half term for families as well as the summer holidays. For outdoor lovers not tied to school holidays there is a huge amount to discover both inside and outside of the summer season! If you are looking for this sort of holiday specifically in the Autumn or for October half term, then please have a look at our Autumn Multi Activity holiday in the Alps. 

Have a look at our summer activity holiday kit list for advice on what to pack!

Frequently Asked Questions

Planning a summer multi-activity holiday in the Alps often raises a few questions. Below are some of the most common questions guests ask before booking our flexible summer multi-activity holidays in the Southern French Alps.

Who is this holiday suitable for?

Our summer multi-activity holidays are designed for active travellers who enjoy the mountains and want to try a range of outdoor adventures. Most guests are families with older children, teenagers or adult children, but the holiday is also popular with couples and small groups of friends looking for an active break in the Alps.

What activities can we choose from?

Your holiday includes a set number of activity points, which you can exchange for a wide range of mountain adventures. You can choose different activities within your group and split the points however you wish. Once we receive your choices, we design and book your personalised itinerary using our local knowledge and trusted activity providers so everything runs smoothly and you can simply enjoy the holiday.

How many activities do I get with my points?

All activities are worth different numbers of points. For example, a via ferrata may be 2 points, river kayaking 1.5 points and canyoning 3 points. With a week that includes 10 activity points per person, you can usually expect around 5 high-quality activities, depending on the options you choose.

Do I need previous experience?

No previous experience is required for most activities. Many guests try canyoning, climbing or via ferrata for the first time during the holiday. Guides explain techniques clearly, provide all necessary safety equipment and help you choose options suited to your level, so beginners can join with confidence.

What if people in our group have different ages or abilities?

This holiday works particularly well for mixed ages and even different generations because each person can choose different activities if they wish. Many activity locations also offer different levels, allowing beginners and more confident participants to enjoy the experience at their own pace while we make sure the logistics work smoothly for your group.

What age is this holiday suitable for?

Most families travel with older children, teenagers or adult children, but the holiday is generally suitable from around 7 years old upwards. Younger children who enjoy being active outdoors can also enjoy the trip, with different activity options available depending on age, confidence and the time of year.

Where does the holiday take place?

Our trips take place in the quieter corner of the Southern French Alps, an area known for its sunny climate, authentic mountain villages, clear rivers and lakes, and huge variety of outdoor activities. It is a less commercial part of the Alps, with a more local feel and plenty of adventure within a relatively short distance.

Are the activities safe?

All activities are led by qualified and experienced mountain guides and instructors. We vet our activity providers every year to make sure training, insurance and professional standards are up to date. High-quality technical equipment is provided and safety briefings are given before each activity so everyone knows how to take part safely.

Is there time to relax as well as do activities?

Yes. The standard activity points allocation is designed to give you a good balance between adventure and free time. You can relax by a mountain lake, visit local markets, explore alpine villages or enjoy an evening on a terrace. If you would prefer a more action-packed holiday, extra activity points can also be added after booking.

What happens if the weather changes?

Mountain weather can vary, so we remain flexible. If conditions are not suitable for a planned activity, we can usually adjust the day, change location or suggest an alternative activity. Thanks to our local knowledge, trusted contacts and the generally excellent weather in the Southern French Alps, it is very rare that we cannot find a good solution.

How much is the deposit?

You pay a 25% deposit when you book, and the balance is payable six weeks before your holiday.

Itinerary

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The nearest major town is Gap which is just south of Grenoble and north of Marseilles. Gap has a train station which links to the major TGVs such as Aix-en-Provence, Valence and Grenoble and also has a night train directly from Paris. The nearest airports are Marseilles, Grenoble or Lyon but Nice, Turin and Geneva are also drivable distance.

This is a self-drive holiday. We strongly recommend having your own car so you can get to your activity meeting points easily and make the most of the region in your downtime — lakes, valleys, villages and viewpoints are all best accessed by car, and public transport is limited.

However, if you are a group with a full itinerary and would like a quote for a transport included holiday, please just let us know when you make your enquiry.

If you are looking for a car free holiday, then have a look at our Alps to Provence along the Durance Cycle Touring Holiday as this is a very flexible trip with lots of activity options which can be tailored into a bike and train led multi activity holiday.