A Guide To Resorts In The Alps

Saturday, 15 August 2009

The alps are a popular winter travel destination. Skiing
snowboarding
ice skating and other winter activities abound throughout the mountainous area. The Alps are shared among many countries
including Austria
France
German
Italy and Switzerland. Whether you are looking for a family vacation or are more adventurous and enjoy mountaineering and extreme skiing
you will find something for every one in this area.

Family Resorts in the Alps

Many resorts throughout the area cater to families. In these resorts
families with children make up the bulk of their business. There is plenty for both parents and children to enjoy. Horse drawn sleigh rides
skiing and snowboarding are popular family activities. Just about all family resorts offer ski instruction especially for children as well as adult lessons for mom and dad. Some offer night skiing
either nightly or on certain evenings during the week.

After a day of skiing
parents can enjoy the sauna and Jacuzzi
while children enjoy the variety of play areas and activities geared especially for them. If mom and dad want an evening alone
many resorts offer babysitting services. Many family resorts are low tech and don’t have internet access or video games
but some do have these features available. Many families enjoy the low tech atmosphere
which encourages children to enjoy the outdoors and other activities offered.

Many of these resorts are located in small villages scattered throughout the alps. These offer quaint scenery and older hotels. Restaurants are nearby
if you want to leave the resort
or you can eat right inside the resort. Others are in larger tourist areas and contain luxury hotels and apartments for families to rent.

Singles Resorts in the Alps

Other resorts are geared for the younger crowd. These are more popular with single people in their 20s and couples without children. These resorts offer more expert runs for skiing and snowboarding. Many are near glaciers and have monster pipes built into the glaciers that allow snowboarding even in the summer. More experienced skiers generally choose these resorts.

Many of these resorts are wired with internet access. Rather than family based activities
they contain bars
lounges and a busier nightlife. Most offer night skiing with lighted trails for skiing or snowboarding in the dark.

For the more adventurous
mountaineering is a popular activity in the area. Daily climbing excursions or multi day trips are common here. Hut to Hut tours make it easier to climb more difficult routes. These are great for multi day excursions. You won’t need to carry heavy overnight gear with you
as you would when camping. The huts have what you need for sleeping.

Easier to more difficult routes are available with hut to hut climbing. The easier routes tend to be more crowded and the huts fill up quickly. The more difficult routes are less crowded
but are not meant for beginning mountain climbers. There is generally more room in the huts on these trips.

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