Nature lovers? Looking for a breath of fresh air for your Easter holidays? There’s no better idea than a stay in the French Alps in spring! And when we talk about the Alps, it’s a safe bet that it brings to mind mountain hikes. From the Vercors massif to the Aravis range, via the Écrins, Queyras and the famous Mont Blanc, there’s something to satisfy all desires! Not forgetting to visit the beautiful towns of Annecy and Chamonix.
Other must-do sports activities in the French Alps? Trekking, mountaineering, climbing, cycling or even mountain biking!
OUR SPORTS TRIPS IN THE ALPS
TOP 2: CORSICA, THE ISLAND OF MAGNIFICENT BEAUTY IN ALL SEASONS
If you haven’t had the chance to go to Corsica out of season yet , we highly recommend it. And Easter is an excellent time to avoid the crowds of summer holidaymakers while enjoying beautiful temperatures. Nicknamed the Isle of Beauty, it offers a rich heritage: sublime beaches, hiking and trekking on the GR20 path, polyphonic singing, picturesque villages, excellent charcuterie… For a holiday in France in the sun, Corsica is an ideal destination in April.
And to get closer to nature, there’s nothing like a horseback ride through the Corsican scrubland. Come on, saddle up!
OUR SPORTS TRIPS TO CORSICA
TOP 3: THE LOIRE VALLEY, AN IDEAL REGION TO DISCOVER DURING THE EASTER HOLIDAYS 2025
If we say ” the Loire Valley “, you will answer the Loire Valley castles of course! However, there are so many that it would be difficult to list them all here. Among the most famous are Chenonceau, Chambord, Chaumont-sur-Loire and Amboise. And in April, what could be better than visiting these castles by bike? This type of family stay, especially if you are going with young children, can be ideal for an Easter weekend.
OUR SPORTS TRIPS IN THE CENTRE VAL DE LOIRE
TOP 4: PROVENCE IN SPRING FOR ITS PLEASANT TEMPERATURES
Going to Provence for the April holidays is a wise choice. There are few people and the spring temperatures allow you to enjoy your sports activities with less difficulty than in the height of summer heat.
In Provence, there is no shortage of remarkable sites. Between climbing in the coves of Cassis and Marseille or in the Verdon gorges and cycling or mountain biking escapades in the Luberon massif and the Drôme Provençale, you will not have time to get bored. Not to mention the magnificent Côte d’Azur… In short, a busy program awaits you!
OUR SPORTS TRIPS IN PROVENCE
TOP 5: ITALY FOR A STAY IN THE LAND OF LA DOLCE VITA!
Nicknamed “the boot”, Italy has nothing to envy its neighbors. On the mountain side, we obviously think of the Dolomites, Monte Rosa, Gran Paradiso. The lake region (Como, Orta, Maggiore), Puglia, Piedmont or even the Aosta Valley are unmissable regions. Not to mention the islands! And yes, Sicily and Sardinia are full of magnificent sites. Italy is also known for its volcanoes such as Etna or Vesuvius. Finally, the Cinque Terre and the Amalfi Coast offer breathtaking panoramas. Mountaineering, cycling or even diving, Italy is an interesting multi-sport destination for a vacation in April.
OUR SPORTS STAYS IN ITALY
TOP 6: THE CANARY ISLANDS, AN AFFORDABLE ARCHIPELAGO FOR A SUNNY HOLIDAY
A few hours by plane from France, the Spanish archipelago is the perfect destination for a week or more in the sun at Easter. Once you have set your sights on one of the 7 main islands (Lanzarote, Tenerife, Fuerteventura, Gran Canaria, La Gomera, La Palma or El Hierro), all that remains is to choose your sporting activity. As you may have guessed, most of the activities are water sports such as kitesurfing, surfing, wingfoiling or windsurfing. Swimming is therefore a must! There are also many hikes to discover, particularly on the La Gomera and Tenerife side.