In January I went to Oisans in the Isère region of France for an Alpine adventure. Read this review of Oz 3300 ice climbing and snowboarding in Alpe d’Huez to find out why it is a must-visit destination for anyone…
Kitesurfing European style is not some newfangled way of riding, it’s about experiencing the continent and enjoying epic kitesurfing. But with 66,000 kilometres of coastline to explore, dotted with many great cities, what are the best kite spots in Europe?…
With the warm, clear waters of the French Riviera, a St Tropez wakeboard and watersports holiday offers an amazing opportunity to combine action and adventure with some of the best and most exclusive nightlife in Europe. **Originally published in April…
Challenge yourself on the iconic climbs of the Southern French Alps: col du Noyer, Galibier, Izoard, Lautaret, Granon, Echelle, Orcieres, Risoul, Agnel, Vars, the tour of the Serre Ponçon lake and other famous mountain roads and experience the dramatic beauty…
Immerse yourself in an unforgettable adventure week in the French Alps, blending world-class climbing with exhilarating outdoor activities. Set in the scenic limestone cliffs of Orpierre, the wild Ubaye Valley, and the Champsaur region, this multi activity holiday in France…
Discover the best of the nordic domaines in the Queyras, Serre Ponçon and Brançonnais valleys on this fully guided 1-week cross country skiing holiday in the French Alps. Explore the ‘ubacs’ at the end of the valleys where the snow…
Most British skiers will remember the overnight ski train to the Alps. Departing London St Pancras Friday evening it arrived in Bourg St Maurice Saturday morning. Sadly, it’s been gone a few years, but with a change in Paris is…
Looking for epic off-road rides? Then multi-day MTB routes in France are hard to beat. From the Pyrenees to the Alps, and the Central Massif to the Med to the options are endless. Lucky for you we’ve pulled together the…
6-Day France Paragliding Holiday: Learn to Paraglide. You will start by discovering the equipment and its uses: from the harness to the paraglider, including the reserve/emergency parachute, helmet and radio. Then, you work on the take-off phases on a learning…
France Trekking Holiday in the Côte dAzur, South France. One-week programme including 9 hiking sessions (including 4 day outings) with return to the sports village each evening. Abundance of colors and fragrances, discover the riches of the Iles d’Or archipelago…
France: Canyoning Holiday in the Verdon Gorge Canyoning is following the flow of a mountain stream. You see up close the effect that water has on limestone as you jump into pools, slide down channels and abseil over cliffs and…
Would you like to have an exciting and adventurous year ahead? Then check out the best adventure holidays of 2024. Ranging from scuba diving to ski touring and kayaking to climbing we’re sure these top 10 activity breaks worldwide will…
Last Easter I took my boys, aged nine and eleven, away skiing for their first ski holiday in five years. As a solo parent I drove from the UK, and did as much snowboarding in as possible while they were…
Family bike tours in France have soared in popularity with us Brits in the past few years. So we decided to find out why French cycling holidays are the best. Encouraged by the success of the UK cycling teams in…
Last Easter I drove across France to Serre Chevalier for a family ski holiday. Surprisingly, the slopes were quiet despite it being the UK school holidays and prices were very reasonable too. This article is a review of ESF Chantemerle,…
This freestyle snowboarding holiday in the Alps, France is for those who can already ski or snowboard at an advanced or expert level, but are keen to learn some freestyle moves. The snowpark at Les Arcs is one of the…
This French Alps freestyle ski holiday in France is for those who can already ski or snowboard at an advanced or expert level, but are keen to learn some freestyle moves. The snowpark at Les Arcs is one of the…
French Alps Off Piste Snowboarding Holiday in France. If you like to venture past the piste markers to escape the crowds and in search of the best conditions then check out UCPA off piste snowboard courses. UCPA has a huge…
Off piste skiing in France! Enjoy a ski holiday in the French Alps. Exploring more of the mountain in natural terrain is a whole new level of fun compared to groomed pistes, but it comes with an increased level of…
Experience an unforgettable family week in the French Alps on this incredible ski holiday in France. What is a UCPA Family week? In a few words, our family weeks have everything you need for a great ski holiday included in…
