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Imagine a holiday where grandparents, parents, and kids all finish the day smiling because everyone found something they genuinely loved. That’s the magic of a well-pla ...
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Once you start considering a family activity holiday, a practical question usually follows quite quickly: What does the week actually look like in reality? It is a reason ...
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There’s something special about moving quietly through the Alps on snowshoes: the gentle crunch of snow, the wild stillness, and the promise of a warm refuge waiting at ...
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“Will I be fit enough to enjoy snowshoeing in the Alps?” This is one of the most common questions people ask us when enquiring about our snowshoeing holidays &nb ...
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The higher you go, the better the view - right? It is true that the hours of sweat put in to get to the top of any mountain in the Alps will undoubtedly pay off with a ma ...
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Are you looking to plan the ultimate activity holiday for your teenage adventurers? Look no further! Embarking on a well planned trip with teenagers is an exciting advent ...
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If you're planning a trip to the French Alps and you live in Europe, why not take the train and significantly reduce the carbon footprint of your trip! Paris now has ...
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France has finally opened its borders to the UK on 14th January 2022 after a long month of draconian restrictions which have caused havoc amongst ski and winter holiday m ...
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This great winter exercise makes the perfect alternative to skiing or snowboarding. It’s a fantastic way to stay active, is much faster to learn, and is also more affor ...
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At the time of writing this blog we still don't know whether the UK will be leaving the EU on the 29 March with a deal, without a deal or if at all. If you are a UK citiz ...
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There's much more to a great restaurant than just the food it serves. As with many other experiences, a gastronomic one does not only depend on the cuisine but also on th ...
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Images of trees laden with snow, pretty houses covered in a glistening white blanket sparkling with Christmas lights, rosy cheeked carol singers walking down icy streets ...
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The Plastic Problem Like most people our conscience has been pricked by the devastating reports of the effect of plastic pollution on the world. As a responsible tour ope ...
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What to Pack - Choosing Ethically With so many activities to do in the Alps during the Summer you’ll want to be sure that you have clothing that will keep you comfortab ...
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You may have seen the hashtags #purealpes #puresun #puresnow #pureair #puremountains amongst others being banded about on social media. So what is all this #pure, what do ...
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We’re just about to set off on a beautiful sunny day to go ski touring. I eye up my fellow ski tourers and realise that I am the only one wearing a helmet. In fact ...
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If you are booking an all inclusive holiday deal to the Alps with flights and transfers included then you may not have even considered the driving to the Alps question. H ...
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Guest Post written by Alps2Alps Family ski trips and winter activity holidays have the potential be the stuff of dreams. That said, get it wrong and you’re in for a nig ...
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Some people call it “global warming”, others more cautiously call it “global weirding” but whatever you want to name it, one thing is certain: it is happening – ...
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The Southern French Alps is a luxury holiday destination, especially for summer and winter multi activity holidays. From ice climbing and igloo building in the winte ...
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In the Southern French Alps, Autumn is a time of cool, crisp mornings often disguised with a wispy mist that is gradually burnt off by the warm, autumnal sun to reveal de ...
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An alpine activity holiday is a popular holiday choice for families and for all the right reasons… doing adventurous activities together is a great way to spend qu ...
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A child’s imagination is sacred. They can turn a toilet roll tube into anything from a telescope to spy on their siblings to an obstacle course for the fairies at the b ...
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Unless you take your kids out of school holidays you are going to pay over the odds... TRUE or FALSE? Luckily for this year it is FALSE!!! If you’ve done your research ...
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Just because there is snow doesn’t necessarily mean it will be freezing cold. It can even be quite warm if you are snowshoeing in the springtime on a sunny day. Howeve ...
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When can children start skiing - what is the perfect age to debut on the snowy pistes?“I need a wee, my hands are cold, my feet are cold, I want my dummy, where’s mu ...
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The Serre Poncon lake is one of the largest man-made lakes in Westerne Europe. It is 20km long and 3 km wide and is situated on the edge of the Ecrins National park - a s ...
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You don't need to ski to enjoy the Alps in winter! A winter activity holiday in the Alps is a perfect holiday to try out new adventures and activities in the snow. If you ...
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Things you should know if you are holidaying in the French Alps and probably France in general! 1. Forget 24hr culture! The French like to eat a proper lunch at midday ...
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Holidays are where we have fun, relax, de-stress and bond with our nearest and dearest. They are one of the most important calendar entries of the year and certainly one ...
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Why you should bring fingerless biking gloves on all activity holidays, even if you aren’t biking!!! Fingerless biking gloves have a leather palm for gripping on to the ...
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Whether you are driving down to the Southern French Alps for a summer activity holiday in the Alps, going for your winter ski holiday or winter a ...
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If you are planning a trip to the Alps this winter and are hiring a car or driving your own, here are a few tips to help you keep safe in the snow. In the Alps the roads ...
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“What makes a perfect family activity holiday?” The answer to this question is as long as piece of string! Especially when you’re looking for a holiday that will pl ...
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So you’ve been honoured with the position of best man or head-bridesmaid, congratulations!!! However, after the initial elation has worn off, you realise that you are t ...
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How did a sleepy alpine community become one of the most popular tourist destinations in the Alps? Read on to discover the history behind the creation of the lake at Ser ...
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So you love the great outdoors, the mountains and a good challenge. Now you want to take it to the next level, however for that you’re going to need a High Mountain Gui ...
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The Southern French Alps is a large area so to narrow it down I have focused on the Champsaur valley which is on the southern edge of the Ecrins National Park. It is a be ...
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Snow has been used by the Inuit for its insulating properties for centuries and they are the masters of igloo building - constructing all types of snow shelters from over ...
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How to find other quality independent holiday companies on the web! We are based in the Southern French Alps famed for it’s great weather, wild and natural environment ...
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Having first been introduced to snow-capped mountains of the southern French Alps at around the age of 15, I quickly became addicted to sensation of throwing myself down ...
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Orcières - A winter sports destination worth discovering (even if you don’t ski) In the Southern French Alps within the Ecrins National Park, and readily accessible fr ...
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I am lucky enough to live in the Southern French Alps where we organize our Undiscovered Mountains holidays and often travel back and forth to the UKOver the last five ye ...
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Skiing is one of the best holidays you can do with a family. Sharing the exhilarating feeling of skiing down a piste with your loved ones is a privileged pleasure. For no ...
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Donkey Ears or Not - Oreilles D'Ane Have you ever eaten donkeys’ ears? No? Well, neither had I until I moved to this part of the Southern French Alps, but don’t ...
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Choosing the right family activity holiday can be surprisingly complex, especially when everyone has different ideas about what makes a good week away. One person may wa ...
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