As summers in the Mediterranean get hotter, more of us are turning to Europe’s beautiful lakes and mountains for a cooler alternative. Whether it’s soaking up the glamour of the Italian lakes, hiking through flower-filled meadows in the Austrian Tyrol or hurtling down a black run on a mountain bike in the French Alps, we’d love to hear about your favourite summer holidays on the lakes and mountains of Europe.

If you have a relevant photo, do send it in – but it’s your words that will be judged for the competition.

Keep your tip to about 100 words

The best tip of the week, chosen by Tom Hall of Lonely Planet, will win a £200 voucher to stay at a Coolstays property – the company has more than 3,000 worldwide. The best tips will appear in the Guardian Travel section and website.

We’re sorry, but for legal reasons you must be a UK resident to enter this competition.

The competition closes on 24 June at 9am BST

Have a look at our past winners and other tips

Read the terms and conditions here