Lakes and Mountains Holidays

Chaletline offer a wide selection of lakes and mountains based holidays, from relaxing cultural breaks and the ultimate spa breaks to activity filled weeks and family focused resorts. With specialist operators offering cycling, mountain biking, summer skiing, walking, hiking, golf and a variety of water sports there is something to keep everyone happy. We feature holidays across the Alps in Austria, France, Italy and Switzerland plus Croatia and Slovenia We also feature holidays in Lake Garda, Lake Como, Lake Maggiore, and a variety of City breaks such as Venice, Rome, Salzburg, Innsbruck, Vienna, Florence and many more.

We have hotel and chalet accommodation to suit all budgets from 5 star hotels through to more modest bed and breakfast properties. For those on a tight budget, we normally have a large selection of late deals, special offers, deals and discounts.

Walking in the Lakes and Mountains
Austria is a walkers paradise, the captivating views, fresh mountain air and abundance of cable cars buses and lifts means that walking in Austria is rewarding and accessible. Why not try Mayrhofen or the unbeatable view of the Wilder Kaiser range just outside Kitzbuhel and explore the beautiful alpine flower gardens.

For a visit to the Austrian Lakes try St.Wolfgang, the town enjoys an especially picturesque setting on the scenic shores of Lake Wolfgang. Once an important place of pilgrimage, the village is now one of Austria’s most enchanting lake resorts with great character. Or Zell am See, on the lake but in the mountains this farming village offers the best of both worlds for all.

The Dolomites in Italy offer spectacular skiing in the winter and equally spectacular walking trails in the summer. With well marked paths and high terrain you will have endless options for every day of your holiday. Switzerland can offer you some truly scenic walking trails passing by glass smooth lakes and a variety of alpine flora. Surrounded by thirteen mountains Saas Fee offers some of the most spectacular scenery to be found in the Swiss Alps. And with the huge glacier you can take a day off from walking and snap on some skis and enjoy some of the best summer skiing around. Alternatively in Switzerland you might try Interlaken, Lucerne, Verbier or Zermatt.

Active Lakes and Mountains Holidays
However adventurous you may feel there is something for everyone to get involved in. You might like to try mountain biking in Saalbach or the high ropes course in St Johann. Via Ferrata is a unique combination of climbing and walking, try it out for yourself in Riva in Ital on the shores of the stunning Lake Garda. Chamonix is a mecca for adventure sports, the mountain landscape is perfect for mountain bikers, paragliders, water sports enthusiasts and much much more. You might like to try canyoning in Interlaken in Switzerland or white water rafting in Mayrhofen, or join in with the recent trend for Kite Surfing on the lake, you can try it from Limone on Lake Garda. For the ultimate white knuckle day out why not visit Gardaland from Peschiera in Italy.

Family Holidays
A Lakes and Mountains holiday with the family is not just your ordinary summer break. You will find it a holiday the kids will remember forever. Many of the mountain resorts have amazing and free childcare available all summer long. You might like to try a holiday in Elmau or we love Niederau & Oberau where kids can join in with the amazing Dragon Club, the free local kids club where your children will spend the day doing any thing from a visit to a farm house and the craft fare, a buggy ride or exploring an old silver mine. On the lakes the Hotel Leonardo da Vinci in Limone is a superb all inclusive hotel with 3 adult pools, 2 kids pools, a children’s playground together with mini-clubs and free tickets to Canevaworld Movieland on selected stays. Or try one of our specialist family hotels in Alpe d'Huez in France, Belle Plagne in France or Saas Fee in Switzerland. Many of our Lakes and Mountains holidays have free child places available.

Relax and Unwind
Lake Bled in Slovenia is home to a natural spring discovered in 1818 and the Grand Hotel Toplice is built on top of it, a luxury spa-style hotel with an impressive lakeside location and only 2 minutes walk to resort centre. Or take advantage of one of our other specialist Health and Beauty hotels, from Bardoline, Stressa or Sala in Italy to Innsbruck, Seefeld and Elmau in Austria. Hotels with indoor and outdoor pools, saunas, dedicated spa area, masseurs on hand to relax those aching muscles while you unwind surrounded by the stunning alpine and lakeside scenery.

Culture and City Breaks
If you like to immerse yourself in art, history and local culture then you might like to consider adding a city break to your lake holiday or mountain holiday. Spend some time in the city at the start or end of your holiday. From the canals of Vanice to the architecture of Vienna or even the Sound of Music in Salzburg add a touch or urban culture and enjoy a twin centre holiday.