Welcome to Chalet Ascensus in Summer! Summer in the French Alps is quite simply superb. Imagine a natural setting in shades of green and blue with the majestic snow capped Mont Blanc as a backdrop, that’s Les Carroz in Summer. The Grand Massif is home to 200km of marked trails from family walks to challenging overnight hikes. In addition Les Carroz has 2 themed walks; 1 telecabin, 2 mountain lakes as well as marked mountain biking trails.
Make your Summer holiday a unique experience in Les Carroz. Choose from a variety of mountain pursuits for the outdoor thrill seeker –
- paragliding / ballooning
- climbing / potholing / canyoning
- whitewater rafting
- 18 hole golf course at 1900m altitude
- horse riding
- tree top adventure
Les Carroz also enjoys a large family orientated sports centre with spa and outdoor pool; 5 tennis courts; a beach volley court. Hiking, road cycling and mountain biking are very popular activities.
There are a number of scenic road drives that lead you through the mountains to a number of picturesque towns and villages and stunning vistas. The colourful town of Annecy situated on a lake is known as the ‘little Venice of the Alps’. Wander down its medieval cobbled streets or take a boat ride round Lake Annecy.
Samoens, in the nearby Giffre Valley has a charming village centre dating back to the 16th century and beyond Samoens the beautiful landscapes of the Sixt Nature Reserve attract nature lovers and hikers alike.
Chalet Ascensus is the perfect Summer base to explore Les Carroz and surrounding towns and villages, come for a week or a short break to undertake any one of a number of outdoor activities or just come to relax and enjoy the mountains and stunning scenery and the comfort of our mountain chalet.
Let us help you plan your activities and trips.