Peak Retreats offers affordable family summer holidays

Peak Retreats, the award-winning French Alps specialist offers ideal family apartments for summer mountain holidays that are great value at under £1,000 per apartment per week including travel.

With families looking for budget-conscious options this summer, the French Alps, with their range of activities, beautiful scenery and pure mountain air, are a great alternative to the usual destinations for families looking for an affordable summer holiday with a difference. Prices below are based on four sharing a two-bedroom apartment that sleeps six, on a self-catered basis. A standard midweek ferry crossing with P&O from Dover to Calais is included, with availability for other travel options. These apartments are on a first-come, first-served basis and are in limited supply.

Les 2 Alpes: This resort is a vast outdoor adventure playground, with plenty of activities for mountain lovers. In the heart of the Oisans massif and in the Isère area, Les 2 Alpes has a plethora of choice, from peaceful days by the water to adrenaline filled afternoons or trips on the summer toboggan, there’s over 40 activities to choose from. Peak Retreats offers a week holiday at Les Clarines – newly built in 2019, these 3* superior self-catered apartments are located in a convenient spot, just five minutes from the nearest shops, bars and restaurants. Facilities include a heated indoor/outdoor swimming pool with a wellness centre, including hot tub, sauna and steam room. Prices starting from £843 per apartment per week including travel. (£211pp based on a family of four w/c 26/08/2023). Special offers including 15%, 10% and 5% on selected dates throughout the summer, for a limited time only.

Les Saisies: Halfway between two valleys lies Les Saisies – enjoys both a great location and spectacular views of Mont Blanc. This friendly village has kept its authentic alpine charm with its wood clad chalets and bustling high street. A choice of shops and restaurants, as well as activities such as mountain biking or the Adventure Assault course, makes this the ideal village for a summer mountain break. The 4* Les Chalets des Cimes enjoys one of the best locations in the resort with its elevated position makes the most of the mountain views. Facilities include an indoor heated swimming pool, and wellness area with hot tub, hammam and sauna. Prices starting from £831 per apartment per week including travel. (£208pp based on a family of four w/c 26/08/2023). Special offers, including 15% and 10% off on selected dates throughout the summer, for a limited time only.

Tignes 1800: A well-known hub for activities and sports during the summer, Tignes 1800 offers everything from mountain biking to summer skiing, as well as the Sports Beach at Tignes le Lac. A Tignes Card includes a range of activities at a great price. The pedestrianised village of Tignes 1800 is ideal, with access to a local supermarket and a few restaurants. Altaviva is a recently built residence with facilities include indoor heated swimming pool with panoramic south-facing terrace, hot tub, hammam and sauna. Prices starting from £813 per apartment per week including travel. (£204pp based on a family of four w/c 26/08/2023). Special offers, including 15% off, on selected dates throughout the summer, for a limited time only.

Sainte Foy: Located in the beautiful Rhône-Alpes region, Sainte Foy is bordered on the south by the Isère river and on the north by the Italian border. There are plenty of footpaths that run through the high mountain pastures, as well as more challenging walks through the Vanoise National Park. From mountain biking to hiking, mini golf, to volleyball, Sainte Foy has something for everyone. Ideally located in resort, the 4* Les Fermes de Sainte-Foy is composed of traditional style chalets split into 70 apartments. Facilities include an indoor heated swimming pool, and wellness centre with hot tub, saunas, steam room and fitness room. Prices starting from £671 per apartment per week (£168pp based on a family of four w/c 26/08/2023).

Arêches-Beaufort: A typical Beaufortain village, Arêches-Beaufort is in the heart of the Savoie, just 20km from the town of Albertville. The resort has great summer activities, from visiting the production of the famous Beaufort cheese to mountain biking around the pastures. The recently built 4* La Clé des Cîmes enjoys a wonderful location, just 5 minutes’ walk from the resort centre. Facilities include an indoor heated swimming pool, wellness area with hot tub, hammam and sauna. Prices starting from £843 per apartment per week including travel. (£211pp based on a family of four w/c 26/08/2023). Special offers, including 15% and 10% off, on selected dates throughout the summer, for limited time only.