The Best Luxury Mountain Villas in Europe

Don't think for a moment that all that luxury Alps accommodation and picture-perfect chalets are left empty when the sun starts shining on the mountaintops – a Summer holiday in the French mountains is as much a breath of fresh air as the wind in your face from the coldest December piste.



The fantastic range of chalets on offer come with all the amazing amenities you'd expect in the most indulgent winter break, with top-quality chefs there to prepare meals throughout the day, babysitters to look after the little ones and, if you really feel like pampering yourself, a butler to attend to your every whim.



While the views you'll get outside are markedly different (though no less spectacular – the fields of wildflowers that sprout up in spring are just as breathtaking as snow-capped peaks) the design and décor inside the chalets remains chic all year round, with styles ranging from the classic Swiss wooden look to minimalist, uber-stylish efforts. You won't have to dash from the door to the outside hot tub when the sun's shining either, and some of the more contemporary builds have amazing features including (but not limited to!) full spa rooms and swimming pools that retract out of the kitchen floor with the push of a button.



And fun as it is (the odd broken leg notwithstanding), when there's none of that pesky frozen white stuff about a whole new world of activities is opened up. Pack your hiking boots and prepare for walks that take in some utterly stunning scenery, and if strapping on a helmet and pedalling is more your style, bikes are easy to hire (if they aren't already included in your accommodation, of course).



Fancy something a little more daring? Mountaineering is a lot easier during spring and summer in the Alps, with courses that range from being perfect for absolute beginners to those that will challenge even the most seasoned climbers. The rise in temperatures also mean taking a trip to the Alpine lakes becomes a viable (if not incredibly enticing) way to spend a day, with the potential for water sports or just a lazy picnic while you bask in your surroundings. Oh, and you know all those nursery slopes? Turns out that when they're not covered in snow they make pretty nifty golf courses. All in all, it makes a change from only having the choice between skiing and snowboarding…



Best of all, as it's technically off-season you'll find booking a luxury summer chalet far renting the same places during the winter months. There's other benefits to the time of year too – the local towns will be far less packed, and while you might find a couple of the bars and restaurants in mothballs the ones that the locals all enjoy eating and drinking in (ie, the best ones) are open all year round, so in addition to amazing, affordable accommodation, beautiful surroundings and more enticing activities than you can shake a superfluous ski pole at, you can be sure of some exciting nightlife to boot.



So if you're getting excited with the idea of a summer holiday with a twist, check the full range of summer chalets that Oliver's Travels has to offer for the season or get in contact with their concierge team on +44 203 637 0999.

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