Guide To Visit France For An Adventure Holiday

Posted by RocknRoll Adventures on December 10th, 2015

France, a European country that exhibits too many attractions, is one of the most visited countries in the world. Although it is often considered as a romantic travelling destination and a historical travel destination with the grand architectures and beautiful constructions and rich history associated with them, it is also a place of adventure holidays. There are so many activities to indulge yourself in that the adventure lovers will be more than happy to visit this country.

Skiing on the French Alps:

The French Alps are one of the most visually stunning mountain ranges in the world. Locate on the crossroads of France, Italy and Switzerland; these mountains are the best place to ski. For a memorable adventure holidays trip France, you must visit the commune of Chamonix and ski on the snow covered French Alps.

A ski pass can be availed here that will give you the opportunity to ski through the Alps of these three countries, without any trouble. You will be able to get all types of slopes available here. If you are a skilled skier or even a novice one, there is something always for the adventure minded people in the French Alps.

Cycling and hiking across France:

One adventure activity that most people, who travel to France, enjoy and do is hiking or take a self-guided cycling tour. This is the best way to explore the country on your own, without any interference of the tour guides. You can choose your city and cycle across the city, hike across the mountainous roads and enjoy your vacation.

Visiting Île Saint-Honorat:

If you want to do adventure in a different way that no other travel would be doing, then this is what you can try. The Île Saint-Honorat is an island in France that has experienced numerous attacks from foreign invaders, over the centuries. It has now achieved tranquillity by separating itself from the rest of the world. For a monastic life away from the hustle and bustle of the country’s other cities, you must visit this island.

A community of monks live in this island that has its own vineyard and they make wine and liqueur. Travellers can buy the wine from these monks. What makes the trip a unique and memorable one is that the rough island does not allow any popular fun activity such as barbeque and loud music. It is the place to feel one with nature. Hence, no kind of personal indulgence that can damage the serene, calm and fresh atmosphere of this island is entertained here. That is why; even smoking is strictly prohibited here. If you want to test yourself, whether you can stay away from these indulgences and spend time at this unique place, you must plan your adventure holidays trip France here.

If you are planning to visit France any time soon and if you are adventure minded, you must visit these places and try these adventure activities. Visit a good trip planner to gain knowledge on how to plan these adventure trips.