Have you dreamed of one day visiting the majestic and incredibly beautiful French Alps? Have you always wanted to head away on a winter break or spring break in France? Were you considering spending the Holiday Season abroad? With the winter holidays and school holidays coming up, it is the perfect time to plan a Christmas break for the Christmas holidays. Wake up to the stunning views, forget everything and tire yourself out on the slopes by trying out a variety of winter sports, maybe head to a Christmas market, if you're with children you can enjoy a whole host of family friendly activities, you can enjoy seasonal food and wine and the specific glamour of après-ski drinks, and relax in front of the fire at the end of long days of fun and adventure – what could be better for the soul? Just browse our vacation rentals in Rhône-Alpes and get planning the holiday in France of your dreams.
While you’re in the area, you should definitely make time to head to the incredible natural frozen lake in Tignes. This amazing wonder is but one of the many natural boons that Tignes can boast but also offers one of the most unique and unforgettable winter sports experiences that you could ever imagine enjoying on a holiday in France: ice diving.
While you’re in the area, you should definitely make time to head to the incredible natural frozen lake in Tignes. This amazing wonder is but one of the many natural boons that Tignes can boast but also offers one of the most unique and unforgettable winter sports experiences that you could ever imagine enjoying on a holiday in France: ice diving.
Ice diving might not sound all that appealing upon first mention, conjuring images of being impossibly cold. However, it is actually a really wonderful experience in which you are kept comfortable the entire time and then can discover the magic of what it looks like in the water under the frozen ice. A haunting shade of blue, eerie, and still, the waters are lit up by light passing though the ice, which is “1 – 2 metres thick and reforms everyday to produce shapes, shadows and lights that are simply magical seen from under the ice.” It is definitely one of the more unique winter sports experiences that you could possibly have during a holiday in the French Alps.
You don’t need any experience at all in diving, you just need to follow the instruction of a team of professional divers and to be at least 1.45m tall. Small children won't be able to come along but it is pretty family friendly and ideal for older kids in the group who are looking to bring back cool stories from their holiday in France. Before you head out to the ice, everything will be explained in a heated chalet, then you will be kitted out with a drysuit that will keep you 100% dry and warm, and, finally, you’ll be brought to an opening to dive under the ice with your professional diving partner. So, you'll be completely safe and warm while you have fun - exactly what you want during your winter holidays!
Everything is provided, you just need to wear base layer ski equipment or other sports clothing, though it should not have a hood, and bring a spare pair of thick socks. As long as you have all that, you can get to the fun part – exploring that incredibly beautiful and otherworldly place beneath the ice! If you are considering spending the Christmas holidays or even half term or spring break (as it is possible to try it out well into March) in this part of France, think about trying ice diving for yourself, it really is a truly unforgettable experience before everyone has to return to real life or return to school. So, plan something extra special for the Christmas break this year and make the most of your time off work or your school holidays. Make memories that will last a lifetime with a holiday in France and a taste of one of the most incredible and unique experiences that winter sports can offer in the French Alps.
You don’t need any experience at all in diving, you just need to follow the instruction of a team of professional divers and to be at least 1.45m tall. Small children won't be able to come along but it is pretty family friendly and ideal for older kids in the group who are looking to bring back cool stories from their holiday in France. Before you head out to the ice, everything will be explained in a heated chalet, then you will be kitted out with a drysuit that will keep you 100% dry and warm, and, finally, you’ll be brought to an opening to dive under the ice with your professional diving partner. So, you'll be completely safe and warm while you have fun - exactly what you want during your winter holidays!
Everything is provided, you just need to wear base layer ski equipment or other sports clothing, though it should not have a hood, and bring a spare pair of thick socks. As long as you have all that, you can get to the fun part – exploring that incredibly beautiful and otherworldly place beneath the ice! If you are considering spending the Christmas holidays or even half term or spring break (as it is possible to try it out well into March) in this part of France, think about trying ice diving for yourself, it really is a truly unforgettable experience before everyone has to return to real life or return to school. So, plan something extra special for the Christmas break this year and make the most of your time off work or your school holidays. Make memories that will last a lifetime with a holiday in France and a taste of one of the most incredible and unique experiences that winter sports can offer in the French Alps.