Alpe d'Huez: hiking, yoga, paragliding... What outdoor activities can you enjoy this summer?

TheAlpe d'Huez offers a wide range of summer activities. There's plenty to spice up your day and give you plenty of thrills before you relax.

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The lakes and the alpine garden

This is a hiking in Alpe d'Huez. In the mid-range mountains, the Lakes and Alpine Garden circuit is easily accessible by ski lift. Once you reach the top, you'll discover magnificent panoramic views of the Grandes Rousses massif and three lakes: Lac Blanc, Lac du Moyen and Lac de la Fare. 

During your walk, you can admire the different plant species that make up the alpine garden, which rises to an altitude of 2,700 metres. These include Alpine pansy, Arnica and cloudberry.

Tubing all the way

Sitting in an inflatable buoy, you can enjoy the thrill of sliding! Visit tubing is an activity suitable for all the family, from age 3 upwards. There are three choices: a group start with up to six buoys, an individual start or an airbag finish.

Prices : single passage €4, 5 passages €18, 10 passages €30, 20 passages €50

Address: quartier des Bergers, 38750 Alpe d'Huez

Yoga at 3,330 metres

Need to switch off? This summer, Alpe d'Huez is organising sessions of yoga Vinyasa (energetic) in the open air and in the heart of lush natural surroundings. At the summit of Pic Blanc, at an altitude of 3,330 metres, you'll enjoy a 360° view and a unique moment of disconnection.

Further information and booking on www.laurasana.yoga

But also...

• What could be more wonderful than discovering this mountain panorama from the air? The activity paraglidingproposed by the school AkèneflyIt's certainly the best choice for those who love thrills and beautiful scenery. You can try your hand at this sport by climbing to an altitude of 2108 metres before landing in the Bourg d'Oisans valley.
• Welcome to children's paradise! Recently inaugurated, the extension to the Palais des Sports et des Congrès will be welcoming a large number of children this summer. play area for toddlers up to 6 years old. Motor skills games, a reading corner, giant bricks... plenty to keep them entertained throughout their stay.