{"id":80289,"date":"2023-06-19T07:30:00","date_gmt":"2023-06-19T05:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/?p=80289"},"modified":"2026-06-09T12:29:04","modified_gmt":"2026-06-09T10:29:04","slug":"summer-destinations-in-the-alps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/summer-destinations-in-the-alps\/","title":{"rendered":"Must-see destinations in the Alps in summer"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Summer is here, and the French Alps are a great choice for a summer holiday. Why not give the hot and crowded beaches of the south of France a miss and head to the mountains?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

More and more people are choosing to spend summer in the mountains, thanks to the many advantages they offer \u2013 breathtaking scenery, a variety of activities, good air quality, peace and quiet\u2026 it\u2019s all there!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

So where should you head in the Alps this summer? Which resorts should you choose? Here\u2019s our pick of the must-see destinations in the Alps this summer\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Annecy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Annecy, one of Haute Savoie\u2019s most popular destinatons \u00a9 Mathias Reding sur Unsplash<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Known as \u201cthe little Venice of the Alps\u201d, Annecy is the perfect destination for a summer holiday. Stroll through the colourful streets of its old town, eat in one of its many (Michelin-starred) restaurants, have a picnic by the water or take a pedalo ride on the lake\u2026 This little medieval town has more than one trick up its sleeve to keep visitors busy in summer. And that\u2019s why it\u2019s one of the must-visit destinations in the Alps in summer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Annecy summer activities<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Fun in and on the water<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

When you think of summer holidays, you probably think of fun in the water. And if that\u2019s just what you need, there\u2019s plenty to do at Lake Annecy. Pedalos, <\/strong>paddleboats, sailing, canoes, wakeboarding and more, there are plenty of watersports<\/strong><\/a> to choose from!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The town is also home to sports centres offering a wide range of aquatic and well-being activities including the Jean R\u00e9gis swimming pool<\/a><\/strong> and l\u2019Ile Bleue swimming pool<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sporting activities<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Try a paragliding flight over the lake \u2013 this view is from the Col de la Forclaz \u00a9 Office de Tourisme Savoie-Mont-Blanc <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

There are plenty of activities on land and in the air around Lake Annecy. Here are some you should not miss:<\/p>\n\n\n\n