Thursday 28 June 2012

Summer Hols in France? Hiking or Biking Tips

As the school holidays loom up and thoughts turn to vacations here are some ideas from Livetravelmountains.com

Looking at mountain hiking and biking in France? If you head to the French alpine resort Val d’Isère, the resort has expanded its hiking and biking trails for summer 2012.

A popular nature destination for walkers, mountaineers and cyclists, this resort of peaks, valleys, rivers and lakes is home to the Vanoise National Park, Iseran Mountain Pass and Ouillette Lake.

See this stunning mountain destination on this live HD 360° webcam from Val d’Isère.

This summer, the bike parks in Val d’Isère and Tignes are merging into one zone which offer the use of 5 lifts. Riders will have access to 21 downhill trails, 8 endurance runs, 2 cross-country circuits and 1 family ride and recreational zones.

A cultural walking route, 7 Chapel Circuit, has been designed as a gentle walk for families with young children through hamlets around Val d’Isère. In all, for walks, family ramblings to expert treks, there are 30 long and short hiking trails.

Full article and Photos: Hiking + Biking In France

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