The Alps & South of France

The Alps are almost filled to capacity during the summer months with the more discerning holiday maker wanting to escape the beer and beach crowds by the coast. Anyone who wants clean fresh air and stunning scenery with a wealth of activities holidays in the mountains. 

Climbing, walking, paragliding, white water rafting, kayaking, windsurfing and mountain biking are some of the favourites with folk festivals, the Tour de France, outdoor theatre and lakeside parties as other popular diversions for the less active. 

Lake Biscarrosse, near Bordeaux, in the South of France, is a mecca for those seaking that rare combination of relaxation with excitement. From the natural phenomena of the highest sand dunes in the whole of Europe to amazing inland lakes, and all manner of watersports, this is a destination worthy of any summer holiday!

The only problem is a week really isn't long enough to make the most of these spectacular parts of France; once discovered many visitors return year after year for a pure hit of unpolluted fresh air, returning home full of joie de vivre!