#summerinthealps

"Summer in the alps - so what d'you do if you can't go skiing?"

Summer in the Alps: why it's so more than just a winter destination - huge range of activities on offer for all ages, abilities, interests

Refuge Alfred Wills circular walk and overnight stay

The walk to Refuge Alfred Wills, also known as Refuge d'Anterne, starts at Le Lignon and the first part of the route is the same for both...

Up, up to the Refuge du Grenairon

This summer we decided to head up to Refuge du Grenairon for an overnight stay with friends. We've stayed in quite a few of the local...

Refuge de Sales walk

Turn right over the bridge in Sixt, following signs for the Cascade du Rouget and carry on up past the waterfall until the road ends at...

Our favourite walks

There are so many stunning walks near the chalet that it's pretty hard to reduce it to a shortlist but the list below are the walks that...