Brits who own property in France and are planning to visit their holiday home over Christmas could be interested in spending part of their festive time taking a walk in the spectacular mountains in the country.

According to travel firm Imaginative Traveller, France can provide holidaymakers with the right kind of areas for exhilarating walks.

People may want to head on the "classic" tour of Mont Blanc trek, which sees people "circumnavigating western Europe’s highest mountains".

Taking a walk in the French mountains could be an ideal option for those who may have overindulged at Christmas on two of France’s best known food stuffs – wine and cheese.

Those interested in skiing could head to their French property and hit the slopes over Christmas – and with much of Europe experiencing heavier than expected snow fall for this time of year, many winter sports resorts are opening their doors early this season.

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