Winter sports: 6 alternatives to skiing
Going on a mountain holiday when you do not like to hit the ski slopes ? Yes ! The resorts are more and more numerous to propose new activities. We offer you a little overview!
Ice diving
Activity accessible even to those who have never dived, it allows to immerse in water at about 3 degrees, under almost a meter of ice. An extraordinary experience, even if it can scare, it allows to discover ice crystals, to perceive the colors of the rainbow, and even to see oneself as in a mirror .
A moment out of the world, which deserves thereafter a hot chocolate to warm up and recover from his emotions. Ice diving can be practiced in Tignes, Val Thorens and Morzine-Avoriaz.
A snowshoe walk
Alternative more classic, snowshoe walks, which allow to discover the mountain and take a breath of fresh air. Nevertheless, and even if it is accessible to all, we must not believe that this activity is at rest: it requires good endurance, and works many muscles.
Most ski resorts have marked and secured routes , so you can walk safely and without a guide.
Bobsleigh
For thrill seekers, bobsleigh is the must . To practice it, go to La Plagne, on the track built in 1992, during the Olympic Winter Games in Albertville.
19 turns and 1,500 meters of track, a speed of up to 130 km / h ... It's your turn to slip into the shoes of an Olympic champion! Note that to take advantage of this rush of adrenaline, it is essential to make a reservation at the tourist office of the resort.
Take (even more) altitude
Do you want to know the summits and slip into the skin of a bird? Opt for paragliding . All resorts offer, in general, to learn this discipline that will make you discover the mountain in a new light .
Looking for something less sporty? You can also opt for a quieter excursion, namely a helicopter ride. Stations near an aerodrome usually offer this kind of activity (Chamonix, Tignes, Courchevel, ...).
A moment of relaxation at the spa
To relax and rejuvenate, nothing like a good massage or a detour by a jacuzzi. To be pampered, opt for a resort housing a hotel that has a space dedicated to well-being (Val Thorens, Megève, Les Menuires, ...).
A cooking class
Why not enjoy a holiday in the mountains to learn how to cook the local specialties ? What a surprise to your family and friends when you return, with tasty products (cheeses, cold cuts, ...) often available in the grocery stores of the resort.
Several restaurants of many resorts (Avoriaz 1800, Courchevel, Val d'Isère, ...) now open the doors of their kitchen to the general public.
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