
A rustic chalet in the French Alps

Summer:
Summer in the Alps is just beautiful. The wild flowers are astounding and can be fully appreciated along the many hiking routes criss crossing the area. Although open all year round, the village comes alive between July and September when the mountain meadows are at their best and can be accessed easily via the chair lifts.
There's lots to do and see:
Tree top adventure park - located at the Zone de Marcot, south of Beaufort; 4 levels of difficulty (green to black) and a long zip wire spanning the lake at the bottom.
hiking - there are too many great walks to mention all of them but the trail along the ridge above our chalet is not to be missed. A booklet detailing the best ones can be picked up from the tourist office.
biking - Again LOADS of great routes for road bikes and trails of different abilities for mountain bikes (green to black), plus bikes can go up on the chairlift - bonus!

Lac de St Guerin - the chalet is located on the route de St Guerin and if you continue up the road you come to the reservoir. Although closed to traffic in the winter, at all other times of year this is a stunning location for a stroll; and if you drive even further up to the valley head, you will reach a small natural pool which is a lovely spot for a picnic.
Lac de Roselend - the largest of the 3 local reservoirs. The electricity is processed down in Albertville and provides electricity for much of the Rhone Alps. The reservoir itself is really impressive and it's worth visiting in the summer, there are numerous walks around the area. Swimming is prohibited but one can rent paddle boards during the summer season.
The Co-operative - Beaufort cheese is still made entirely in the town with milk from the local cows. There is a small exhibition area, a shop and viewing gallery where one can watch the cheese being made. A tour of the huge vaults where the cheese is left to mature is also available and well worth a visit.
Swimming pool - the Beaufort pool is beautifully clean and well run. There is a slide and a number of pools for little ones and a deeper 'lane' pool for grown ups.
horse riding - Open all summer at the Base de loisirs de Marcot. All abilities catered for, from little promenades of 15mins up to a whole day trek around the mountains. from 7years+
Climbing - Abseiling and climbing tution can be arranged on the climbing wall in Beaufort. For those who are competent and have a head for heights why not challenge yourself to do the Via Ferrata. There is a line to hook into which spans 2 peaks and the views are extraordinary.
The walk along the ridge above the chalet
apt Le Mazot
Le Mappaz
3133 route de Saint Guerin
Arêches
73270 Beaufort
Savoie
France