Located in southeastern France's Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region - about an hour 15 minutes east of the closest air gateway, Geneva and a six-hour drive from Paris- this charming village of a bit over 1,200 permanent residents also happens to be one of…

When most people think of going to the Alps they immediately think of taking winter holidays, going skiing, enjoying the cold and the snow and seeing all of the beauty of the region in the wintertime. While it is true that this is a fantastic spot to visit in the winter for winter sports or just to visit, the summertime in the Alps opens up a whole host of other opportunities for you. There is just as much beauty in the region in the summertime and the outdoor adventure does not end in the…

There are fewer areas in the entire world that are more breath-taking than the Alps region, which is why so many people come to the region each year as part of their vacation or holiday. While some may come for the great beauty that the area holds, others want to take part in the vast outdoor adventures that the region is known for. While skiing reigns supreme in this region during the winter months, it is during the warm late spring and summer months that the attentions of outdoor…

Mountain Biking in the Portes du Soleil area has become increasingly popular in the last few years, with mountain bike enthusiasts realising that the villages around the mountains, such as Morzine and Les Gets, are the ideal place for a mountain biking adventure. Since thePortes du Soleil became a training ground for Tour de France competitors, mountain biking has become a familiar sight in Les Gets, and there are many reasons why people choose this village as their main biking…