What should I pack for summer?

Essential clothing – casual and sporty – to bring to the mountains:

• Vest, sweater, sweatshirt, fleece jacket, pants (in case of bad weather, cool evening temperatures).
• Small waterproof or windproof jacket.
• A swimsuit, as Flaine has an aquatic area, spa facilities and a slip’n slide.

Accessories to take with you :

• Sunglasses
• Sun cream (the UV index increases by 10% every 1,000 metres)
• Beach towel
• Water bottle
• Packets of tissues
• A pair of walking shoes
• Walking poles (not compulsory but recommended, see our article on Practical tips for successful hikes).
• Cap or hat
• Rucksack
• Headlamp
• Snacks (gels, bars, dried fruit, etc.)
• A map or compass (to avoid bad adventures…)
• First-aid kit: survival blanket, bandages, blister plasters, sterile compresses, gauze, roll of plasters, safety pins, disinfectant, scissors, splinter forceps, antivenom kit
• Board games (to keep you busy in case of bad weather, or alternatively see our page What to do in Flaine in the rain)