Camping Bozel Le Chevelu

Two paths from the site give you a moderate intro to the delights of the mountain hike, one taking you round the western side of Courchevel and Meribel to the village of Moulin de Burtin, the other finishing conveniently enough in another foot-soaking opportunity in the thermal springs at Brides-les-Bains. To get higher, head to Verdons (40 minutes' drive) for the gondola up to the slopes of Courchevel, or ascend by chairlift from La Rosière 45 minutes away to the heights of Les Ecudets. If you prefer things the tough way, take the trail from Villemartin half an hour's drive away and walk up Mont Jovet for views of Mont Blanc and the Vanoise National Park. The latter, if you’ve still got some energy left, is a lush wilderness with 500 kilometres of trails for walking and biking; head 10 minutes to the information centre in Champagny-en-Vanoise to discover what’s on offer. If there’s one thing you’ll need after all that, it’s cheese, and this being a lush region of green slopes and dairy farms, there’s a lot on offer. Make for Moutiers (20 minutes) for a tour of the cellars and to sample Savoy’s seven great cheeses at the market.