Why go to the mountains during the summer holidays?

 

Why go to the mountains during the summer holidays?

Hi Charlie!

Today I’m writing about going to the mountains during the summer holidays. I will share my experiences with you guys and try to convince you!

First of all, if you go to the mountains in summer, you’ll have plenty of activities to do! An unmissable one is hiking. It can be just for one or two hours or for a whole day, but hiking is an amazing sport. Speaking personally, it allows me to relax and transports me in a peaceful atmosphere. I can connect myself to nature and hear nothing but the sound of it (wind, insects, birds...).

Walking is not your thing? No problem! You can have fun riding a bike through the woods. It allows you to cross more distance and therefore to see more landscapes.

You prefer water activities? I can completely understand! You can then go rafting or canyoning in the multiple rivers crossing the mountains. Those are wonderful activities! I think they’re really fun and not dangerous if you follow the rules.

Still haven’t found something you like? I can propose you something else: climbing or doing a via ferrata. These activities are ideal if you want to get another view on the mountains while having a thrill!

For those of you who aren’t very sporty, you can just go on a walk and visit beautiful typical villages with farms and cheese cellars!

Next advantage of spending your summer holidays in the mountains: THE FOOD obviously. Who does not like typical French cheeses produced in the mountains such as reblochon, emmental, camembert and so many others! The mountains are a real paradise for all cheese-lovers like me! Moreover, you can also try food specialties like cheese fondue, tartiflette and raclette. And what is best than cold meats to eat with them? In the mountains you'll find the best cold meats you've ever eaten, trust me.

If you prefer fruits, you might be lucky and find plenty of fresh raspberries and strawberries when you're hiking, you just have to pay attention.

Last but not least, the tranquility and the temperature in the mountains. Tired of those crowded beaches full of tourists ? Can't stand these super high summer temperatures and those long days when you can do nothing but stay at home because it's even too hot to go outside ? If you're that type of person like me, the mountains are THE PLACE for you. There you'll find fewer people and you'll have more space to just wander wherever you want. But more importantly, the temperatures are just PERFECT : not too warm, not too cold. During the day you can for sure wear only a T-shirt and shorts without being cold, and during the evening you just need to wear a little jacket. The climate is sooo enjoyable!

Talking from personal experience, I think the French Alps are a really nice place with beautiful landscapes and a perfect summer destination. I usually go to Puy St Vincent, Vars, Montgenèvre and Morzine; here are a few pictures I took when I was there : I hope they'll make you wanna go too !

Bye,

Léa Courcambeck