Family Holidays Overview

Family Walking in Mercantour, France


Family Walking in Mercantour, France

Inland of Nice, the beautiful mountains of the Mercantour have rolling alpine pastures, ancient hamlets, mountain streams, pine-cloaked gorges, turquoise lakes and spectacular high peaks. For younger children, there are a variety of short and medium walks, with great picnicking and paddling opportunities, and 45 minutes away, at the mountain resort of Valberg, other activities can be arranged such as bungee trampolining, a summer luge run and forest adventure courses. For older children, there is the highest peak around to conquer – at 3050m - and masses of other activities can be arranged: from bungee jumping to canyoning, canoeing and white-water rafting. Self-guided walks from ½ hour to full day ensure there is something for everyone, and an Upland Explorer activity pack is provided to keep all children interested and informed. You are completely free to do whatever you choose each day, depending on how your family feel. Take a picnic to the top of a mountain, or jump into your hire-car and head for the ice-cream shop: it is up to you. Choose the holiday that best suits your family and budget: • NO-FRILLS – includes B&B, hire car and self-guided walks • ORIGINAL – includes B&B, hire car, self-guided walks, 3 organised walks per week, lavish daily packed-lunches and the support & advice of a local manager.


Special Offer
Exclusive £20 off Upland Escapes family walking holidays

Quote 'Take the Family' to receive an Exclusive discount of £20 on all Upland Escape trips. (Applies to all holidays with a minimum 5 nights stay.)

Special Offer
New 'NO FRILLS' from Upland Escapes walking holidays

NO FRILLS family walking holidays from just £215pp PLUS Kids Under 5 years GO FREE! Includes B&B, hire car and self-guided walks.


When

ORIGINAL - any time between 01 June and 31 July 2009 NO-FRILLS - any time between 01 August and 30 September 2009 Arrive/depart on any day of the week you choose, and stay as long as you like (min 3 nights).

Stay

NO-FRILLS – from £215 pp for 3 nights to £460 pp for 7 nights. Price includes accommodation, breakfast, car hire, Handbook of self-guided walks and local information, and 24/7 telephone support. ORIGINAL – from £395 pp for 3 nights to £695pp for 7 nights. Price includes accommodation, breakfast, car hire, daily packed-lunch, support of a locally based Manager, 3 days a week of organised walking, Handbook full of self-guided walks and local information. All prices include car hire, based on 2 sharing a twin room, excluding flights. Children under 2 stay free. There are NO high season supplements during school holidays. An Upland Explorer activity pack is supplied for every child. 25 % discount for children aged 2-11 inclusive. If you are a family of 6 or more, (excluding infants), then ONE goes free of charge!

Price

from £215 per person for 3 nights No-Frills option, incl accommodation, car hire, breakfast and self-guided walking or from £395 per person for Original option with additional daily packed-lunches, support of local manager and 3 organised walks per week.

Itinerary

No fixed itinerary
Do exactly what you want each day
Choose from a wide range of options:
- Short walks and long picnics
- Rivers, canyons and gorges
- See marmots and chamois
- Full day walks to mountain peaks
- White-water sports
- Bungee jumping/trampolining
- Climbing, swimming and cycling

Ways to book

Book Online

Click below to check offer availability and book online, and quote 'Take the Family' to receive an Exclusive £20 Off, for Family Walking in Mercantour, Alpes Maritimes.

Upland Escapes

By Telephone

To speak to one of Upland Escapes' family experts, to receive a quote or to book, and receive an Exclusive £20 Off, please call and quote 'Take the Family'.

Telephone

01367 851 111