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SUMMER FUN IN THE


Franc s magnificent mountain peaks offer as much adventure in the summer as they do in thewinter – the one constant is the spectacular scenery


Summer in the French mountains is about pure, clean air, sweeping scenery and a host of outdoor activities. Isère is France’s third-largest


mountain destination with 23 resorts spanning four massifs. At the heart of the Three Valleys, the resort of Méribel is as vibrant in the warmer months as it is in the ski season, while the sunny Hautes-Alpes, stretching as far as Provence’s lavender-laden Lubéron, are bursting with national parks and nature reserves. So, jump in the saddle, lace up


your boots and take the plunge. We’ve rounded up our top three summer activities in Isère, Méribel and Hautes-Alpes.


CYCLING The cycling scene in Méribel is going from strength to strength. You can now climb to 2,304 metres along the spectacular Col de la Loze to Courchevel, passing through forests, Alpine pastures and villages. The mountain passes provide panoramic


ance’s magnificent mountain peaks offer as much adventure in the summer as the do in the winter the one constant is the spectacular scenery


views of the Alps and Vanoise peaks, including Mont Blanc. Tour de France champion Thomas Voeckler is also promoting Méribel as a cycling destination with his eponymous boucles: circular cycling routes for all abilities, using the resort’s existing roads and tracks. Over in Isère, the 76-mile Isère


Valley V63 Véloroute connects the Chartreuse, Belledonne and Vercors massifs via the Pays de la Noix (walnut country) and some impressive gorges. To take the strain out of strength-sapping climbs, e-bikes are key. And thanks to the region of Oisans’ investment in them, there’s no need to be a Tour champion to enjoy the 21-hairpin- bend ascent to Alpe d’Huez. By contrast, the gentle ViaRhôna (56 miles within Isère) follows the River Rhône between Lake Geneva and the Mediterranean, suitable for families and long-distance cyclists. The Hautes-Alpes are equally


proud of their legendary mountain passes with 25 in total, including


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PICTURES: Hautes-Alpes; Jan Novak Photography; Richard Bord; Jean-Luc Armand


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