If you want to escape the coastal crowds this summer then Scott Dunn has a new alpine programme that might be to your liking. The Europe itineraries areavailable for families to enjoy in the picturesque French resorts of Chamonix and Megeve, in the Italian Dolomites and Zermatt in Switzerland and come under Scott Dunn’s ‘Chill & Thrill’ portfolio, which is designed specially for families travelling with teenagers.

Guests can spend this summer enjoying the mountain vistas while they’re void of snow, with lush meadows, crystal clear lakes and the pleasant climate of warm days and cool nights. There’s plenty on offer for families, such as hiking, geo-tagging, white water rafting, canyoning, paragliding, kayaking, treasure hunts and visits to adventure parks. Luxury travel operator Scott Dunn will be on hand ot some of the best private mountain guides and local cultural tours for guests and, for those who wish to take it easier, you can always relax in one of the resorts’ spas.

The travel experts at Scott Dunn team have handpicked the resorts for seven-night summer adventures. In Megeve, Les Fermes de Marie, a collection of traditional farmhouses and chalets, have been painstakingly restored by the Sibuet family and converted into a 70-room hotel, with accommodation across nine interlinked chalets and an award-winning Pure Altitude Spa. Children will adore the ‘Hameau des Enfants’ – a complimentary onsite children’s club for children aged 3 years old upwards. In Chamonix, stay at the famous Hotel Mont Blanc, with its outdoor swimming pool, Clarins spa and excellent location in the centre of town.