{"id":38293,"date":"2025-05-14T16:35:55","date_gmt":"2025-05-14T14:35:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/la-toussuire.com\/blog\/why-take-a-summer-holiday-in-the-mountains\/"},"modified":"2025-05-14T16:45:24","modified_gmt":"2025-05-14T14:45:24","slug":"why-take-a-summer-holiday-in-the-mountains","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/la-toussuire.com\/en\/blog\/why-take-a-summer-holiday-in-the-mountains\/","title":{"rendered":"Why take a summer holiday in the mountains?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"block block-core-heading\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" style=\"font-size:27px\"><strong>How about a summer holiday in the mountains?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div><div class=\"block block-core-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"font-size:20px\">Have you ever wondered about it, but never taken the plunge? Too quiet, too isolated, not enough activities? Think again. Far from preconceived ideas,<strong> the mountains in summer are full of unexpected treasures.<\/strong> Tranquillity, fresh air, breathtaking scenery, delicious cuisine, entertainment for all the family&#8230; We&#8217;ve got all the good reasons to give it a try &#8211; and we bet you won&#8217;t regret it!    <\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"block block-core-media-text\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile is-image-fill-element\" style=\"grid-template-columns:auto 35%\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\"><div class=\"block block-core-heading\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-luminous-vivid-amber-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-6370fab80b2d4eede76782ba0d29a6eb\" style=\"font-size:30px\">1.<strong> L<\/strong>A TRANQUILITE ABSOLUE<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block block-core-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"font-size:20px\">Far from the crowded beaches of the coast, the mountains offer you wide open spaces&#8230; just for you. Here, you&#8217;re unlikely to find your picnic blanket lying next to other walkers. What could be better than to hear the birds singing and the bells of cows grazing peacefully?<br\/>Take a stroll along the paths to enjoy the silence, the peace and <strong>quiet <\/strong>and immerse yourself in the heart of nature. I promise, you&#8217;ll leave feeling soothed, <strong>relaxed <\/strong>and recharged.   <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/la-toussuire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/APernet-OTToussuire-web-080823-40-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Photo prise en format paysage. La photo a \u00e9t\u00e9 prise de jour en \u00e9t\u00e9. Nous pouvons au premier plan un couple assis dans l'herbe au sommet d'une montagne. Ils sont dos \u00e0 l'objectif. Ils regardent leurs deux filles qui courent vers eux. En arri\u00e8re plan nous pouvons voir les Aiguilles d'Arves.\" class=\"wp-image-30297 size-medium\" style=\"object-position:50% 50%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/la-toussuire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/APernet-OTToussuire-web-080823-40-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/la-toussuire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/APernet-OTToussuire-web-080823-40-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/la-toussuire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/APernet-OTToussuire-web-080823-40-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/la-toussuire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/APernet-OTToussuire-web-080823-40-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/la-toussuire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/APernet-OTToussuire-web-080823-40.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"block block-core-media-text\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile is-image-fill-element\" style=\"grid-template-columns:32% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/la-toussuire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/APernet-OTToussuire-web-090823-151-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-38099 size-medium\" style=\"object-position:49% 36%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/la-toussuire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/APernet-OTToussuire-web-090823-151-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/la-toussuire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/APernet-OTToussuire-web-090823-151-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/la-toussuire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/APernet-OTToussuire-web-090823-151-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/la-toussuire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/APernet-OTToussuire-web-090823-151-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/la-toussuire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/APernet-OTToussuire-web-090823-151.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\"><div class=\"block block-core-heading\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-82dd450ebcc09f6fd0b3e2e60d79e5ce\" style=\"color:#fbba18;font-size:30px\"><strong>2. A BREATH OF FRESH AIR<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block block-core-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"font-size:20px\">Take a deep breath&#8230; Can you smell it? Pure mountain air, <strong>far from pollution<\/strong>. This mild, temperate climate, often recommended for respiratory problems, is ideal for <strong>escaping the summer heatwaves<\/strong>. The gentle breeze makes for pleasant days, and<strong> the nights are cool and restful.<\/strong> Here, you can breathe deeply &#8211; and sleep like a baby.    <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"block block-core-quote\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"block block-core-paragraph\">\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/blockquote>\n<\/div><div class=\"block block-core-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-white-color has-luminous-vivid-amber-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-3394c99c86d3f9287902e1f208ee3834\" style=\"font-size:20px\"><strong>\ud83d\udccd LOCAL TIP<\/strong>: To make the most of the cool weather, our favourite hike is the <a href=\"https:\/\/la-toussuire.com\/details\/au-fil-de-leau-4760448-fr\/\"><strong>Water Walk<\/strong><\/a>. It runs alongside a small stream, perfect for walking in the shade, dipping your feet in and having fun in the river while following an accessible trail for young and old alike. <\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"block block-core-heading\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-luminous-vivid-amber-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4b94134580eefd7418de02be15f92da4\" style=\"font-size:30px;text-transform:uppercase\"><strong>3. Plenty of activities and events<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div><div class=\"block block-core-cover\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light has-custom-content-position is-position-top-left wp-elements-dcf88910b999af64675197455504ba94\" style=\"min-height:162px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1041\" height=\"326\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-38084 size-full\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/la-toussuire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Capture-decran-2025-05-13-141921.png\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/la-toussuire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Capture-decran-2025-05-13-141921.png 1041w, https:\/\/la-toussuire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Capture-decran-2025-05-13-141921-300x94.png 300w, https:\/\/la-toussuire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Capture-decran-2025-05-13-141921-1024x321.png 1024w, https:\/\/la-toussuire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Capture-decran-2025-05-13-141921-150x47.png 150w, https:\/\/la-toussuire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Capture-decran-2025-05-13-141921-768x241.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1041px) 100vw, 1041px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"block block-core-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"font-size:20px\">And no, summer in the mountains is never boring! Quite the opposite, in fact! <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block block-core-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"font-size:20px\"><br\/>Every year, resorts like La Toussuire come up with a whole host of activities to appeal to young and old alike. There&#8217;s paragliding, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/la-toussuire.com\/en\/what-to-do-in-summer\/activities-on-summer\/mountain-biking-and-e-mountain-biking\/\">mountain biking<\/a><\/strong>, <strong>canyoning <\/strong>and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/la-toussuire.com\/details\/tubing-4738098-fr\/\">tubing<\/a><\/strong>, as well as <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/la-toussuire.com\/en\/what-to-do-in-summer\/activities-on-summer\/walks-and-hikes\/\">hiking<\/a><\/strong>, via ferrata and gentle walks for families.<br\/>Children are not forgotten either, with a host of facilities and<strong> daily activities<\/strong> organised by the tourist office. You can also take advantage of<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/la-toussuire.com\/en\/what-to-do-in-summer\/calendar-and-events\/events\/\"> theme weeks<\/a><\/strong>, cultural workshops and visits to typical villages to discover the local treasures.  <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><div class=\"block block-core-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/la-toussuire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/Design-sans-titre-4-compressed-1-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-38178\" style=\"width:824px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/la-toussuire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Design-sans-titre-4-compressed-1-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/la-toussuire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Design-sans-titre-4-compressed-1-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/la-toussuire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Design-sans-titre-4-compressed-1-150x75.jpg 150w, https:\/\/la-toussuire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Design-sans-titre-4-compressed-1-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/la-toussuire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Design-sans-titre-4-compressed-1-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/la-toussuire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Design-sans-titre-4-compressed-1-2048x1024.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"block block-core-media-text\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile is-image-fill-element\" style=\"font-size:15px;grid-template-columns:25% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/la-toussuire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/APernet-OTToussuire-web-090823-404-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Photo en format paysage, prise de jour. Nous pouvons voir un homme tenir dans sa main une carte pass'partout. Il montre la carte \u00e0 l'objectif de la cam\u00e9ra.\" class=\"wp-image-30514 size-medium\" style=\"object-position:30% 40%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/la-toussuire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/APernet-OTToussuire-web-090823-404-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/la-toussuire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/APernet-OTToussuire-web-090823-404-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/la-toussuire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/APernet-OTToussuire-web-090823-404-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/la-toussuire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/APernet-OTToussuire-web-090823-404-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/la-toussuire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/APernet-OTToussuire-web-090823-404.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\"><div class=\"block block-core-heading\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-luminous-vivid-amber-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3fe8ec2733924af714abda91896ab9e5\" style=\"text-transform:uppercase\">4. Small prices for big holidays<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block block-core-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"font-size:20px\">And just because there&#8217;s plenty on offer doesn&#8217;t mean the budget has to go through the roof.<br\/>Coming to the mountains in summer means making the <strong>smart choice<\/strong>. Prices are often much lower than at the seaside or in winter: accommodation, restaurants, activities&#8230; everything is <strong>more affordable.<\/strong> <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block block-core-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-white-color has-luminous-vivid-amber-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-b2d2f9fdd2d7f30eb12c2aaf6677f595\" style=\"font-size:20px\"><strong>\ud83d\udccd LOCAL ADVICE<\/strong>: remember to take the <strong>Pass Partout card<\/strong> at La Toussuire! It gives you access to discounts on a wide selection of activities. It&#8217;s a great deal! Maximum fun, minimum price.   <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block block-core-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons has-custom-font-size has-medium-font-size is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"block block-core-button\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-75 is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/la-toussuire.com\/en\/practical-information\/the-pass-partout-card\/\" style=\"border-radius:20px\">Discover the pass partout card<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"block block-core-media-text\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:auto 41%\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\"><div class=\"block block-core-heading\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-luminous-vivid-amber-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-8f24895350a6d19bd604d53839aa7579\" style=\"text-transform:uppercase\">5. Generous local gastronomy<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block block-core-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"font-size:20px\">There&#8217;s no season for <a href=\"https:\/\/la-toussuire.com\/en\/discover-la-toussuire\/discover-our-mountain-heritage\/mountain-gastronomy\/\">mountain dishes<\/a>. And here, culinary tradition is no laughing matter. Raclette, fondue, tartiflette&#8230; you name it, even in summer. In La Toussuire, the signature dish is called <strong>matouille<\/strong>: melted cheese, potatoes and vegetables &#8211; a real delicacy.<br\/>Don&#8217;t miss the <strong>weekly market <\/strong>in the heart of the village, where you can meet <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/la-toussuire.com\/en\/discover-la-toussuire\/supporting-our-local-artisans\/\">local producers<\/a><\/strong> and sample local specialities such as matafans, snails, goat&#8217;s cheese and home-made charcuterie. It&#8217;s a festival of flavours and conviviality.   <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" src=\"https:\/\/la-toussuire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/APernet-OTToussuire-web-190722-141-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37503 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/la-toussuire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/APernet-OTToussuire-web-190722-141-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/la-toussuire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/APernet-OTToussuire-web-190722-141-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/la-toussuire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/APernet-OTToussuire-web-190722-141-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/la-toussuire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/APernet-OTToussuire-web-190722-141-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/la-toussuire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/APernet-OTToussuire-web-190722-141.jpg 1050w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"block block-core-media-text\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile is-image-fill-element\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"620\" src=\"https:\/\/la-toussuire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/OTToussuire_Conseil_Randonnee_Presentation\u00a9AlbanPernet@La_Toussuire-1024x620.jpg\" alt=\"Father and son in an alpine pasture, watching animals in their natural environment with binoculars\" class=\"wp-image-8947 size-full\" style=\"object-position:55% 59%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/la-toussuire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/OTToussuire_Conseil_Randonnee_Presentation\u00a9AlbanPernet@La_Toussuire-1024x620.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/la-toussuire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/OTToussuire_Conseil_Randonnee_Presentation\u00a9AlbanPernet@La_Toussuire-300x182.jpg 300w, https:\/\/la-toussuire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/OTToussuire_Conseil_Randonnee_Presentation\u00a9AlbanPernet@La_Toussuire-150x91.jpg 150w, https:\/\/la-toussuire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/OTToussuire_Conseil_Randonnee_Presentation\u00a9AlbanPernet@La_Toussuire-768x465.jpg 768w, https:\/\/la-toussuire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/OTToussuire_Conseil_Randonnee_Presentation\u00a9AlbanPernet@La_Toussuire-1536x930.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/la-toussuire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/OTToussuire_Conseil_Randonnee_Presentation\u00a9AlbanPernet@La_Toussuire.jpg 1977w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\"><div class=\"block block-core-heading\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-luminous-vivid-amber-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ce5d95e359257ceb7271c4eab7bcc42d\" style=\"text-transform:uppercase\">6. Fauna and flora to observe<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block block-core-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"font-size:20px\">The mountains are a veritable natural sanctuary. In summer, it&#8217;s the ideal time to observe the fauna and flora at liberty. Keep your eyes peeled for <strong>marmots<\/strong>, <strong>chamois<\/strong>, <strong>foxes<\/strong>&#8230; a living spectacle under the open sky.<br\/>Remember to take binoculars with you so you don&#8217;t miss a thing while respecting the animals&#8217; peace and quiet. And along the paths, admire the <strong>wild flowers<\/strong>: orchids, gentians, edelweiss&#8230; Nature adorns itself in its most beautiful colours.   <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"block block-core-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-white-color has-luminous-vivid-amber-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-7b3d4084615b2ee7866b1266e5b57cdb\" style=\"font-size:20px\"><em><strong>\ud83d\udccd LOCAL TIP<\/strong>: our favourite place to watch marmots and chamois? The<a href=\"https:\/\/la-toussuire.com\/details\/tete-de-bellard-comborsiere-5775530-Fr\/\"> Comborci\u00e8re <\/a>sector. <\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"block block-core-media-text\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile is-image-fill-element\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/la-toussuire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/APernet-OTToussuire-web-120824-68-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Hikers in summer at La Toussuire, walking along a flower-filled path with views of the mountains and the Aiguilles d&#039;Arves.\" class=\"wp-image-37477 size-full\" style=\"object-position:85% 30%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/la-toussuire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/APernet-OTToussuire-web-120824-68-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/la-toussuire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/APernet-OTToussuire-web-120824-68-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/la-toussuire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/APernet-OTToussuire-web-120824-68-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/la-toussuire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/APernet-OTToussuire-web-120824-68-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/la-toussuire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/APernet-OTToussuire-web-120824-68.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\"><div class=\"block block-core-heading\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-luminous-vivid-amber-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-88eb3b96e86c14ac5da9597c0ad9f67d\" style=\"text-transform:uppercase\">7. Spectacular panoramas<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block block-core-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"font-size:20px\">Take to the skies and prepare to be amazed. From La Toussuire, situated on a<strong> 360\u00b0 open plateau<\/strong>, the panoramas are exceptional. Pastures as far as the eye can see, summits as a backdrop, and light that changes throughout the day&#8230;<br\/>A permanent tableau, sublimated by the blazing sunsets over the <strong>Aiguilles d&#8217;Arves<\/strong>. Every moment becomes a postcard.   <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"block block-core-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-white-color has-luminous-vivid-amber-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-1153c3fbd970a3c55cc4a28edc7fde0d\" style=\"font-size:20px\"><em><strong>\ud83d\udccd LOCAL TIP:<\/strong> for an unforgettable sunset, head for<strong> Le Grand Truc<\/strong>! This summit offers a 360\u00b0 view of all the surrounding mountain ranges &#8211; a foretaste of the wonders the mountains have to offer.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"block block-core-media-text\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile is-image-fill-element\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/la-toussuire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/APernet-OTToussuire-web-080823-55-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Photo prise de jour en format paysage. La photo a \u00e9t\u00e9 prise en \u00e9t\u00e9. Nous pouvons voir un couple profiter d'une pause pour se d\u00e9salt\u00e9rer. Ils sont assis dans l'herbe avec chacun un verre dans la main, tout en se regardant\" class=\"wp-image-30306 size-full\" style=\"object-position:35% 58%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/la-toussuire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/APernet-OTToussuire-web-080823-55-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/la-toussuire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/APernet-OTToussuire-web-080823-55-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/la-toussuire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/APernet-OTToussuire-web-080823-55-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/la-toussuire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/APernet-OTToussuire-web-080823-55-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/la-toussuire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/APernet-OTToussuire-web-080823-55.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\"><div class=\"block block-core-heading\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-luminous-vivid-amber-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-f786e0cae9e1e416d84f19f426119b6a\" style=\"text-transform:uppercase\">8. Authentic encounters<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block block-core-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"font-size:20px\">Choosing the mountains in summer means choosing simplicity and <strong>conviviality<\/strong>. Here, people take the time to live, talk and meet. Holidaymakers and locals alike enjoy <strong>sharing <\/strong>their good tips, <strong>chatting <\/strong>over a drink on the terrace or a game of p\u00e9tanque.<br\/>Activities are organised every week to encourage people to get together and enjoy themselves. You&#8217;ll often come away with fond memories&#8230; and new friendships.   <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"block block-core-heading\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-luminous-vivid-amber-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-66df59d4dd123f80589baef669488ee3\" style=\"font-size:25px\"><strong>So, are you ready to take the plunge?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div><div class=\"block block-core-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"font-size:20px\">Get away from the crowds, breathe in the fresh air, savour the local produce, set off on an adventure&#8230; and let yourself be surprised by the mountains in summer.<br\/>At La Toussuire, you&#8217;ll find everything you need for a relaxing, accessible and unforgettable holiday.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"block block-core-heading\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>What if this year you changed your point of view? 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