Les Etincelles Offers Sparkling Summer Holidays In The French Alps
The French Alps are always a super popular destination for winter ski holidays, but come the warmer weather, UK visitor numbers drop off. There’s no reason why they should – this region is equally attractive in summer for those seeking an active break, with hiking, biking, white water swimming, golf, paragliding, fishing and yoga just some of the sports available. If conditions permit, there is even skiing on the glacier, for those who just can’t keep away from the piste.
Les Etincelles, the largest luxury hospitality group in the French mountains, has some great last-minute summer offers to help Brits make the most of the high-altitude villages of Tignes and La Plagne in the coming months. Details can be found below.
- Hotel Levanna 4*, Tignes le Lac: With a sunny location next to the lake in the heart of the resort and close to all the summer activities, so really well suited to those who love action-packed holidays, rates start from Euros 140 for two people sharing a room on a B&B basis.
- Hotel Village Montana 4*, Tignes le Lac: With plenty of family rooms and extensive facilities, such as a spa, swimming pools and various restaurants, this hotel is great for those with kids; rates start from Euros 157 for two people sharing a room on a B&B basis.
- Tetras Lodge 4*, Tignes les Brévières: A new boutique hotel that opened in March 2022, Tetras Lodge is perfect for couples seeking a stylish, tranquil getaway; rates start from Euros 90 for two people sharing a room on a B&B basis.
- Hotel Le Carlina 4*, Belle Plagne: With its traditional Alpine style and lovely, homely atmosphere, the Carlina is a great base for friends and family looking to explore the elegant resort of Belle Plagne; rates start from Euros 157 for two people sharing a room on a B&B basis.
Chalets Monts, Merveilles & Sachette, Tignes
Chalets Juliette, Hugo & Violette, La Plagne: Due to their size (sleeping up to 13/14 people), the Chalets are ideal for groups of friends and families, as well as multi-generational travel; Monts & Merveilles can be rented from Euros 800 per night, while Sachette costs from Euros 457 per night with an offer of one free night on long stays of a week or more; at Juliette, Hugo & Violette, rates start from Euros 330 per night including breakfast with guests able to use the facilities of the adjoining Hotel Le Carlina with its indoor and outdoor pools.
Tignes
In the heart of the Vanoise Park, Tignes offers an outdoor adventure playground for all ages. Thanks to the MyTignes card, guests can enjoy a wide choice of activities around the Tignes Lake, at the Bike Park or in the surrounding white water. The Tignes golf course is the highest in Europe. For activities focused on discovering nature, the park offers many hiking trails, trail, and summer skiing (on the Grande Motte glacier). For children, Tignes has several recreational areas such as: trampoline, skatepark, tennis and the Children's Club (up to 16 years).
La Plagne
Outdoor activities of all kinds (hiking, cycling, paragliding) for the whole family, as well as great bonding opportunities during an orienteering race or a mountain cart descent. Highly recommended is the Tyrolean traverse descent facing Mont Blanc: an experience never to be forgotten!
