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SummerActivities around Chalet Verchin for the warmer monthsThe final decision to purchase the chalet in this area was prompted by a visit during the summer season. In the warmer months the previously glistening snow covered slopes are revealed to the sun. Lush green alpine meadows are exposed, along with a wide variety of wild flowers making a vacation here a real delight. It seemed an ideal location with the resorts still buzzing with activity. There is something of interest for everyone. Walking and hiking:Quite a number of well-placed chairlifts still operate out of the ski season to enable walkers to use their energy traversing the slopes rather than walking uphill! Level walking around the lakes and rivers is less arduous and just as breath taking with staggering gorges and waterfalls punctuating your journey. Themed accompanied walks ie local history, fauna and flora, are widely available booked through the village tourist offices. A selection of Hiking Iteneries can be downloaded here or for the more adventurous a few Trekking Itenaries can be downloaded here. Mountain biking and cycling:Mountain bikers have all the variety and challenge they could wish for. There are 380kms of marked and graded trails through unsurpassed scenery and 24 lifts available to take the grind out of the climb. There are a number of rides right our doorstep. View the list of rides here. Road racing:Another French passion. The villages of the Portes de Soleil are regular stages for the Tour de France (July) as well as the Tour De Swisse (June) and Criterium de Daupine Libere (June). For the real enthusiasts there is the Col de Toux Plane (1687m) 10.5kms with an average gradient of 8.6% and the Col de Ramay (1619m) 14.3km with an average gradient of 6.9% Golf:The region has seven 18-hole golf courses, three 9-hole courses and a crazy golf course five minutes from the chalet in St Jean d’Aulps. Each course provides a variety of choices for the beginner to the pro golfer, with each tee played amidst some of the most spectacular scenery in Europe. For the keen golfer there is a golfing pass available, which allows you five different green fees and to select from eleven courses in the area. Parapenting:Launching yourself off a mountain to ride the thermals is not everyone’s idea of fun but can be White water rafting and hydro-speeding: Quad Biking:There are numerous centres where ‘children’ of all ages, under supervision can negotiate the wet and muddy tracks. Do take spare clothes you’ll need them! Fishing:Lake and river fishing is abundant. Many of the lake fish are served as delicacies in the local restaurants. There are some amazing lakes siyuated in some very beautiful locations. Here are just a few. Painting:Summer and autumn colours will inspire the artist in you. Ballooning over the Alps:Need advanced booking. See Top tips and useful links. Sightseeing:As well as the resort towns there are many centres to visit ranging from Geneva, Evian and Annecy to the smaller villages e.g. Yvoire, reputed to be the prettiest village in Switzerland, Sixt-Fer-Cheval with its abundant waterfalls and glaciated valley. Mont Blanc and access to Italy is also within striking distance. See 'Top tips and useful links' for other activities including:
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