Family Adventure Holiday at La Source, French Alps
Based in the inspirational La Source retreat, high in the dramatic French Alps, this exciting multi-activity holidays gives children and their parents the chance to swim, hike, donkey trek, nature spot and much more.
£770 for adults, £680 for children (ages 4 - 16)
Greentraveller’s Travel Advice: To make this fantastic family adventure greener, avoid flying by hopping on the train to reach the lovely Savoie Mont Blanc region. To learn about sustainable tourism in this stunning region in order to get the most out of your trip, don't miss our comprehensive guide.
>> For full details, see: Our Guide to Sustainable Tourism in Savoie Mont Blanc
>> See also: Guide to Changing Trains in Paris
Overview of La Source Family Adventure Holiday
Indulge your children and inner children on our exciting Family Adventure Holiday: this active break is designed for families with children from 4 to 16 who love the outdoors. We really explore the stunning and varied natural environment around Samoens: the grand French Alps, with their canyons, lakes and waterfalls, as well as parks, playgrounds and farms - all of which you'll have the chance to visit. There is also plenty of time to swim, horse ride, white water raft, parapent and do a ropes course in the trees along the way.
The holiday breaks down into 4 fully organized days and 2 days free time to be with your family. We will hike to a lake, swim under waterfalls, and try to spot Marmottes, Ibex and Fairies! At the end of the week there is a big overnight hiking expedition to a mountain refuge accompanied by Zebulon our favorite donkey. Your host is a trained Steiner and Yoga teacher, a Mother and was an Outward Bound Instructor for many years.
Most meals are included and are largely organic and vegetarian. We recommend coming by car, but Geneva Airport transfers are available for an additional £50 per person return.
What price includes
- 7 nights accommodation in a 4* Chalet with swimming pool
- 5 x 2-course dinners; 7 organic breakfasts; 4 picnics
- 2 day donkey trek
- 1 day hike to ‘The End of the World’
- 1 day hike to a Lake Blue
- Ropes Course & Trampolining
Location
Plan your journey by train
Meeting point:
Chalet Gliere, Samoens, 74340
Cluses
Transfer to meeting point:
From Cluses Station, you can take a taxi (Acces Taxi - 06 87 52 29 86; Dechavassine - 04 50 34 96 76; Grand Massif - 04 50 34 90 90) to Samoens, from where La Source runs a free shuttle (or it's a 30min walk).
How to get there:
Train from London to Cluses (via Paris): Cluses is two stops and a few minutes before St Gervais on the Paris - St Gervais sleeper train
Plan your journey by train
Finish point:
Chalet Gliere, Samoens
Cluses
Transfer to finish point:
La Source runs a free shuttle to Samoens, where you can take a taxi on to Cluses station (for numbers see left)
How to get back:
Train from Cluses to London (via Paris): Cluses is two stops (and a few minutes) from St Gervais on the St Gervais - Paris line
