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imageWhen the snow melts in Courchevel sometime around April, there emerges a summer playground; perfect for mountain bikers or adventurous individuals looking for a summer break in the Alps. Situated in the Tarentaise Valley, the French Alps, and Rhone-Alpes region, Courchevel is a famous ski resort. It is the center of Les Trois Vallees - ‘Three Valleys’, the largest ski region in the world.

There is plenty of exploring to be done in Courchevel. Many people are unaware to the summer activities that Courchevel offers during the warmer months. From rock climbing, boarding, mountain biking, wake boarding on Annecy Lake, white water rafting and walking on miles of mountain path… or even just relaxing in the sun and having a picnic, the mountains have something for everyone!

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imageSt. Anton, a ski resort in Austria, is touted as one of the top ten ski resorts in the world! Located in Tyrol region of western Austria; St. Anton provides spectacular beauty and amazing range of activities, not only in winter but also during the melting holidays i.e. in Summers! St. Anton is also known as ‘the World Village’ or ‘the Weltdorf’, due to its feel and international outlook.

Explore the scenic countryside or go for an adventurous mountain biking trip, take a walk through the forest or relish snacks in mountain huts which offer a panoramic vistas of the Alps; Summers in St. Anton are equally exciting as the more popular winters. The town is also known for its attractive pedestrian area, several live music venues, boutiques, sport shops, cafes, restaurants, discos, friendly bars and nightclubs.

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Kranjska Gora can also be titled as the ‘Walker’s Paradise’ in summer. This place is better known as the winter ski-region but it even shines in the season of summer. It is in the midst of the North West valley of Slovenia and at the foot of Triglav National Park. Kranjska Gora is a perfect place to rest in the beauty of cool and breezy mountains. You can also get replenish with excitement and thrilling activities like paragliding, hiking, horsemanship, mountaineering, and fishing in the season of summer.

Hiking:The Upper valley of Kranjska Gora is best for the hikers. There are signboards and equipments available for the hikers. The hiking routes in the Julian Alps around the Kranjska Gora are well designed and arranged.

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imageSt. Moritz is named as the Alpine Metropolis. The place is one of the finest places that have beauty, charm and elegance and is hence said as the ‘champagne climate’. The Swiss Alpine background is quite mesmerizing here as there are beautiful mountains and lakes. In the summer when the ice melts, you can feel the region turning green and that makes the scene in galore more serene and picturesque. St. Moritz is a perfect blend of all culture, sport activities, relaxations and nature. St. Moritz is sovereign on the part of winter tourism and marked its caliber in it. But summer tourism is also spreading its wing here. You can enjoy the diversity of activities like Bob Run, Cresta Run, horse racing, golf and curling tournaments, Alpine and Nordic skiing, mountain biking, inline skating, windsurfing, hiking, opera, etc. in the summers.

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