In summer, Le Chardon Bleu is available to rent by the week on a self-catering basis and makes a perfect base for an activity holiday. Walking remains the most popular summer recreation and the Parc National de la Vanoise, which borders the resort, offers almost unlimited hiking opportunities amidst unspoilt mountain landscape where flora and fauna are protected. Leaving the Chalet on foot, everyone will find walks to suit their level, from a gentle stroll round the Lac de Tueda, where you can also enjoy a day's fishing, to an intrepid march up to the Gebroulaz Glacier. In July and August, the telecabins are open to relieve the strain on both walkers and mountain bikers. Mountain biking is now almost as popular as walking with a network of marked trails.
Tuition is available.
Lessons are offered. Other activities available in July and August include swimming, riding, archery, trampolining, paragliding and roller-blading. Again in July and August, there is a large adventure play area with a safety surface for children in front of the Tourist Office. Parents can recline outside a nearby caf whilst keeping an eye on the children. Among the possible destinations for a day trip are the delightful city of Annecy with its famous lake, the spectacular Mont Blanc and the beautiful Aosta Valley just over the border in Italy.