{"id":443,"date":"2013-08-08T15:12:00","date_gmt":"2013-08-08T15:12:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.alps2alps.comblog\/?p=443"},"modified":"2020-01-30T07:49:02","modified_gmt":"2020-01-30T07:49:02","slug":"10-free-things-to-do-in-the-alps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/testwp.alps2alps.com\/blog\/10-free-things-to-do-in-the-alps","title":{"rendered":"10 Free Things to Do in the Alps"},"content":{"rendered":"

The thought of a trip to the Alps always conjures up images of living the high life and rubbing shoulders with the elite, but in reality, this isn\u2019t always the case at all. Or at least it doesn\u2019t have to be as once you step off your Alps2Alps transfers <\/b>in any of the key resorts <\/a>across the French Alps, you actually find a ton of amazing things to do that won\u2019t cost you a penny \u2013 most of which you can include the whole family in.<\/p>\n

Not convinced? Here are ten examples as to how you can have fun in the Alps without paying a penny.<\/p>\n

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Hiking<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Hiking-In-The-Alps\"

Always a brilliant alternative to skiing in the summer months, there are literally more hiking trails across the Alps than it would be possible to count in a lifetime.<\/a> From the gentlest of half-hour walks to week-long treks across the most perilous terrain, there\u2019s something on offer for everyone and not a single one will cost you a penny to make the most of.<\/p>\n

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Churches<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Alpine villages boast some of the most beautiful churches<\/a> you\u2019ll come across anywhere in the world \u2013 the vast majority being 100% free to enter and explore. And of course, there\u2019s no better place to go if you feel the need to pray for perfect powder!<\/p>\n

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Markets<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Cycle<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Cycling-In-The-Alps\"

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Ok, so the bike itself might not be free, but once you have a bike and find yourself in the Alps the whole region is yours to explore. Again, paths range from the enchanting to the terrifying, so there\u2019s something for all.<\/p>\n

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Christmas Markets<\/strong><\/p>\n

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You may also like: <\/span>5 Reasons to Ski in French Alps Before Christmas<\/a><\/h5>\n

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People-Watching<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Lederhosen\"

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Always a favourite of so many \u2013 why not just spend a few hours watching the locals do what they do, or perhaps spying on celebs and Russian billionaires in the poshest bars and cafes?
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Climb<\/strong><\/p>\n

Whether it\u2019s your first time or you\u2019re a seasoned pro, what better place to do a spot of climbing than on\u00a0one of the world\u2019s finest mountain ranges?<\/p>\n

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Take Photos<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Wildlife Watching <\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Wildlife

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Drink In the Atmosphere<\/strong><\/p>\n

And finally, who says you have to do anything at all in the French Alps to have fun? Sometimes the best times of all come by doing nothing at all \u2013 so treat yourself to a few minutes, hours or days just sitting back and drinking it in.<\/p>\n

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Photo sources: flickr.com\/photos\/usfwshq – fotopedia.com – commons.wikimedia.org – flickr.com\/photos\/robmcm – flickr.com\/photos\/seeminglee – flickr.com\/photos\/eurapart – pinterest.com<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The thought of a trip to the Alps always conjures up images of living the high life and rubbing shoulders with the elite, but in reality, this isn\u2019t always the case at all. Or at least it doesn\u2019t have to be as once you step off your Alps2Alps transfers in any of the key resorts across the French Alps, you actually find a ton of amazing things to do that won\u2019t cost you a penny \u2013 most of which you…<\/p>\n

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