The Alps provide an ideal playground for
adventure seekers waiting for their next adrenaline boost. The French Alps are home to the mountain range on the eastern border of France, where most valleys will have centres guides and hire that cater to every adventurer. For a wide choice of alpine accommodation visit Peak Retreats.
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Here are some of the Alpine hot spots listed by activity:
Les Gets is the mecca for mountain bikers, with Chamonix and Tignes taking a close second for all those more experienced riders.
You can find Canyoning
and Hydrospeed in the Chamonix valley, air boating in Serre Chevalier, rafting
in Morillon or Samoens and Sailing in the Maurienne valley.
For a challenging
and demanding combination of scrambling and climbing rockfaces with man-made
courses of pegs and cables, fixed ropes, ladders and handrails. Try the recommended Via Ferrata in Les Saisies or Aussois.
There are some great climbing spots in Oisans. Try climbing in Les 2 Alpes, where there is also an Adventure Park in nearby Venosc.