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All the traditional holiday activities, as well as some breathtaking new ones, are on offer. If you are feeling adventurous you can go for the聽high adrenalin rushes. However, if you want to take it easy, there are some more gentle activities to take part in. Here’s just a few examples of French Alps mountain activities for you to try on your next trip:</p> <h3>Walking and hiking</h3> <p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-68" src="http://frenchalps.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Walking-Hiking.jpg" alt="French Alps Mountain Activities - Walking & Hiking" width="750" height="400" srcset="https://frenchalps.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Walking-Hiking.jpg 750w, https://frenchalps.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Walking-Hiking-300x160.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /></p> <p>Some of the most stunning views of the French Alps can be enjoyed by a stroll. Those that prefer an Alpine hike will have great choice of routes too. <span style="color: #27a874;"><a style="color: #27a874;" href="http://www.peakretreats.co.uk/summer/holiday-types/types/walking-mountain-activities" target="_blank">Walking and hiking</a></span> are both great ways to spend a day in the French Alps. All pedestrian trails are maintained by organisations in their respective聽area. Maps are available from Tourist Offices in each of the聽resorts. Tip: 鈥榃alking in the Alps’ from Guide publisher <span style="color: #27a874;"><a style="color: #27a874;" href="http://www.cicerone.co.uk" target="_blank">Cicerone</a></span>聽is worth acquiring.</p> <h3>Mountain biking</h3> <p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-69" src="http://frenchalps.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Mountain-biking.jpg" alt="French Alps Mountain Activities - Mountain Biking" width="750" height="400" srcset="https://frenchalps.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Mountain-biking.jpg 750w, https://frenchalps.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Mountain-biking-300x160.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /></p> <p>Mountain bikes make easy work of getting up hill, but ski lifts are easier! Cycle round at altitude then head home off-road down some fairly serious pistes. Try resorts such as <span style="color: #27a874;"><a style="color: #27a874;" href="http://www.2alpesnet.com/biking/guide" target="_blank">Les Deux Alpes</a></span> and <span style="color: #27a874;"><a style="color: #27a874;" href="http://en.lesgets.com/mtb/" target="_blank">Les Gets</a></span> which are renowned for excellent <span style="color: #27a874;"><a style="color: #27a874;" href="http://www.peakretreats.co.uk/summer/holiday-types/types/mountain-biking" target="_blank">mountain biking</a></span> areas.聽Mountain biking聽has developed in the French Alps so much that聽there are now events specifically for MTB throughout the summer months. There are also a good selection of bike parks in the French Alps for those who want to try jumps and tricks.</p> <h3>Via Ferrata</h3> <p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-70" src="http://frenchalps.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Via-Ferrata.jpg" alt="French Alps Mountain Activities - Via Ferrata" width="750" height="400" srcset="https://frenchalps.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Via-Ferrata.jpg 750w, https://frenchalps.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Via-Ferrata-300x160.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /></p> <p>A challenging and demanding combination of <span style="color: #27a874;"><a style="color: #27a874;" href="http://www.peakretreats.co.uk/summer/holiday-types/types/walking-mountain-activities" target="_blank">scrambling and climbing rock faces</a></span> with man-made courses of pegs and cables, fixed ropes, ladders and hand rails. They vary in length and difficulty to suit most people鈥檚 appetites for adventure. Some sites have special courses for children. Helmets and harnesses are provided for safety. You can try the fantastic Via Ferrata in <span style="color: #27a874;"><a style="color: #27a874;" href="http://www.valloire.net/uk/il4-equipment,summer_i512633-climbing-and-via-ferrata-areas.aspx" target="_blank">Valloire</a></span>, although聽most resorts in the French Alps will have areas for this activity.</p> <h3>Paragliding</h3> <p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-71" src="http://frenchalps.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Paragliding.jpg" alt="French Alps Mountain Activities - Paragliding" width="750" height="400" srcset="https://frenchalps.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Paragliding.jpg 750w, https://frenchalps.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Paragliding-300x160.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /></p> <p>Fly with the birds and see the French Alps from a different view! Starting on top of a hill and running until聽airborne, <span style="color: #27a874;"><a style="color: #27a874;" href="http://www.peakretreats.co.uk/summer/holiday-types/types/walking-mountain-activities" target="_blank">paragliding</a></span>聽is similar to hang-gliding, using an inflatable parachute to catch thermal air currents and gain height. Tandem flights, where you are strapped in front of an instructor are popular as a first experience flight.聽<span style="color: #27a874;"><a style="color: #27a874;" href="https://www.annecy-aventure.com/en/activities/air/paragliding" target="_blank">Lake Annecy</a></span> and <span style="color: #27a874;"><a style="color: #27a874;" href="http://www.chamonix.net/english/leisure/paragliding" target="_blank">Chamonix</a></span> are popular places to try this type of sport due to their spectacular scenery. 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