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Family summer mountain holidays
Personalized welcome, entertainment and activities for children, structures suitable for families … nearly 43 mountain resorts have the “Famille Plus” label.. For accommodation, staying in a holiday village may be the ideal solution. The all-inclusive formula allows you to enjoy activities and entertainment throughout the day. Explanations with Grégoire Mallet, manager at, specialist in holiday villages and leisure centers for children.
Original holidays in the mountains
Going to the mountains in summer allows families to spend a very different holiday than the classic “beach-seaside-sand castles”. On the France Montagne website, many hikes are listed, some of which are accessible with children. The mountain resorts also offer a wide choice of activities to do with the family. The Praloup resort, for example, has trails accessible with a stroller. The Besse Super Bresse resort offers free activities for children such as the famous treasure hunt. In Avoriaz, the Children’s Village allows toddlers to discover, with friends of their age, the mountain and its activities. On the program: workshops, nature rallies, mini climbing, trapper’s hut, adventure trail, hiking-climbing, tree climbing, flag shooting, discovery trail of the pasture and mountain farms. Another amazing date to do with children: the rando lama. The resort of La Bresse Hohneck offers a family outing with mountain guides, and llamas!
“It is cheaper to stay in the mountains than at the sea in summer”
Grégoire Mallet from VVF, which offers nearly 9 destinations between the Alps, Auvergne, Jura and the Pyrenees, explains that mountain holidays are very popular with families. “We experienced a very good filling in 2014, with occupancy rates approaching or even exceeding 90% in mountain villages,” he indicates. And parents love all-inclusive stays. ” Our club offer is included in the price. The services really meet the expectations of families with entertainment for children, sports for parents. They particularly appreciate the possibility of going on a hike and being able to leave the toddlers at the club during that time, ”he explains. The other asset: the price. “ Holidays in the mountains are much less expensive than at the sea, during the same period. For 4 people, it takes 459 euros, all inclusive, for a week ”, explains Grégoire Mallet.
Hiking, the star of family activities
“At VVF, there is a space dedicated to the mountains in summer. In each holiday village, an information meeting takes place at the start of the stay, especially to find out about the hiking routes ”, explains Grégoire Mallet. Parents can plan their day with or without children. The VVF specialist offers formulas according to the needs of each family: “The Non-Stop” allows toddlers to stay in a club for a whole day. “La Familiale” offers the whole family the opportunity to have fun at the same time at the club. For the more athletic, à la carte activities are organized every day. “In the Lubéron, the VVF village offers descriptions of circuits and marked routes, some directly from the holiday village. Advice and information are also available to families on the various tourist sites, the weather forecast, any difficulties, etc. ”, concludes Grégoire Mallet.