Autumn Holidays in the Mountains: My Toiletry Bag

Golden leaves along the trails, first snowflakes on the peaks, evenings by the fire: the All Saints' holidays in the mountains have a charm all of their own. But between crisp mornings, hikes in the fresh air and chalets already heated, the skin feels the change of season. So that you forget nothing, Pure Altitude, born in Megève, reveals the essentials to slip into your toiletry bag for an autumn mountain break, from face to body.

Why adapt your toiletry bag for autumn in the mountains

By late October, the mountains are already preparing for winter. The air grows drier, the gap widens between chilly mornings and mild afternoons, and the wind on the ridges sweeps across your face as you hike. After a summer of sunshine, the skin often arrives tired, the complexion dull. It is time to switch to more nourishing textures and plan a few recovery rituals after days spent outdoors.

Gentle cleansing, morning and evening

The first essential for your autumn bag: a truly gentle cleanser. The Lait des Alpages with Edelweiss & Arnica, creamy with comforting notes of oat and honey, cleanses and removes make-up from all skin types, even the most sensitive. Ideal for the whole family, it leaves the skin clean, never tight, and ready for what follows.

Nourishing the skin as the first chill sets in

At altitude, autumn calls for a richer texture. The Nutrialpes Cream, the rich version of the Edelweiss N°1 Cream, nourishes, repairs and regenerates dry and dehydrated skin. A true cocoon of comfort before heading out on a walk.

On windy days or with the first frosts, add Cold Cream, our cult balm with Alpine beeswax and Mont-Blanc glacier water. It works like a down jacket for the skin of young and old alike: a few dabs on cheeks and nose before going out, a more generous layer in the evening on areas that feel tight.

The Ferme de Beauté's tip: on holiday, keep it simple. A cleansing milk, a rich cream and a protective balm cover most of your skin's needs in the mountains in autumn. Keep Cold Cream in your rucksack on hikes: it protects lips and hands too.

A cocooning moment after the hike

Back at the chalet, with rosy cheeks and tired legs, it is time to recover. For the face, the house's newest launch, the Biocellulose Hydration & Radiance Mask, moulds to your features like a second skin and releases a thirst-quenching serum of edelweiss and seven Alpine plants. In 15 minutes, a complexion dulled by summer and the great outdoors regains freshness and radiance. Its sachet format slips easily into your bag.

For the legs, Baume des Montagnes SOS Arnica is the must-have after active days: its arnica-concentrated formula helps relax and comfort hard-working muscles. Massage it in from ankles up to thighs.

And to prolong the relaxation, a few drops of Serenity Bath with Lemon Balm in warm water turn the chalet bathroom into a little spa.

Waking up the body in the morning

Before your shower, a few minutes of dry brushing with the Pure Glow Body Brush boosts circulation, removes the dead cells built up over the summer and gets your legs ready for the trail. An energising ritual, worked from the feet upwards, towards the heart.

The bag that follows the whole family

To take everything without the clutter, choose the Megève Toiletry Bag, XXL and wonderfully soft. Your face, body and hair essentials all find their place, from cleansing milk to balm, for a Pure Altitude ritual that follows you throughout the autumn holidays.