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French Alps tours make for amazing active holidays because the region is home to breathtaking mountain landscapes and outdoor activities like skiing and hiking. Tours in the French Alps feature charming alpine villages, delectable cuisine, and a perfect blend of adventure and relaxation. Planning a trip to the French Alps can take many forms, but all of them will make for an unforgettable experience for nature enthusiasts and adventure seekers

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Open details for Complete 11-Day Tour du Mont Blanc in Hotels
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Tour du Mont Blanc

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Complete 11-Day Tour du Mont Blanc in Hotels

Embark on one of Europe’s most iconic hikes with the 11-day self-guided Complete Tour du Mont Blanc Trek, spanning France, Italy, and Switzerland, all while staying in comfortable hotels along the route.

Walking
Self-Guided
Jun-Sep
11 days from Details
Open details for Rhône River by Bike: Seyssel to Lyon
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French Alps

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Rhône River by Bike: Seyssel to Lyon

Embark on a route that’s been travelled for over 2000 years on the Rhône River by Bike: Seyssel to Lyon tour. This spectacular 6-day self-guided cycling tour invites you to cycle a section of the legendary Via Rhôna from Seyssel to Lyon as you explore the Upper Rhône Valley.

Standard Biking
Self-Guided
Apr-Oct
6 days from $775USDDetails
Open details for 4-Day Guided Western Section Tour du Mont Blanc

Tour du Mont Blanc

Moderate

4-Day Guided Western Section Tour du Mont Blanc

The Tour du Mont Blanc is a stunning 11-day trek that takes you around Mont Blanc. For many people finding 11-days is a challenge, so this 4-day trek takes you on the western half of the route.

Walking
Guided
Jun-Sep
4 days from $795USDDetails
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French Alps

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Hiking in Vercors National Park

Hiking in Vercors National Park is an unforgettable adventure, where stunning mountain scenery and charming villages await. Located in the French Alps, the Vercors is a hidden gem, offering breathtaking views, limestone plateaus, and lush valleys. This moderate hiking tour is perfect for nature lovers looking to explore the pristine landscapes of the Vercors while discovering its rich wildlife and traditional mountain culture.

Walking
Self-Guided
May-Oct
6 days from $850USDDetails
Open details for Beaufortain Loop Trek
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French Alps

Moderate

Beaufortain Loop Trek

Few adventures live up to the experience of spending one week trekking in the French Alps. The 7-day Self-Guided Beaufortain Loop Trek invites you to experience the wonders of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes and Savoie as you trek hut to hut in the French Alps. Start and end this mesmerizing loop route in Arêches, a charming ski-resort town nestled in Beaufort, Savoie.

Walking
Self-Guided
Jun-Sep
7 days from $875USDDetails
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Open details for 5-Day Guided Eastern Section Tour du Mont Blanc

Tour du Mont Blanc

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5-Day Guided Eastern Section Tour du Mont Blanc

This trek is for all those who wish to discover the splendid Tour du Mont Blanc in just a few days. The Tour du Mont Blanc is a stunning trek that takes you around Mont Blanc. For many people finding time for the complete route is a challenge, so this 5-day trek takes you on the eastern half of the route.

Walking
Guided
Jun-Sep
5 days from $975USDDetails
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Tour du Mont Blanc

Easy

Mont Blanc Snowshoeing Tour

The Mont Blanc Snowshoeing Tour is an incredible winter adventure in France that really makes the picturesque terrain of the Alps come alive! Strap on your snowshoes and discover the delights of the Mont Blanc region with this great route designed by expert guides.

Snowshoeing
Guided
Feb
6 days from $1,025USDDetails
Open details for Rhône River by Bike: Geneva to Lyon
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French Alps

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Rhône River by Bike: Geneva to Lyon

Experience the legendary Via Rhôna cycling route on the 7-day self-guided Rhône River by Bike: Geneva to Lyon tour. This mesmerizing cycling holiday, which takes you from the magnetic streets of Geneva to Leon’s picturesque lanes, is the perfect way to experience the beauty of the Alps and the charm of the French countryside as you explore the upper Rhône Valley. The well-known Via Rhôna cycling route has seen cyclists riding from Lake Geneva to the Mediterranean since 1995. The 815km route comprises a portion of the famous EuroVelo cycling route, and this tour invites you to experience a section of it.

Standard Biking
Self-Guided
Apr-Oct
7 days from $1,025USDDetails
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French Alps

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Vanoise Loop

The 8-day self-guided Vanoise Loop, in short, is the trek of a lifetime! Starting in the French commune of Pralognan la Vanoise in Savoie, you’ll embark on a remarkable hut-to-hut trek through Vanoise National Park. Climbing thrilling passes to take in remarkable panoramas, you’ll stand in awe of glacial domes and alpine lakes. Ascend Petit Mont Blanc (2,680m) and gaze out towards the snow-capped peaks of Vanoise and the Grande Casse. Explore the ancient fortifications of the La Turra ruins (2,360m) as fascinating history weaves its way into your trekking experience.

Walking
Self-Guided
Jun-Sep
8 days from $1,075USDDetails
Open details for 8-Day Budget Tour du Mont Blanc
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Tour du Mont Blanc

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8-Day Budget Tour du Mont Blanc

The 8-Day Self-Guided Trek the Tour du Mont Blanc on a Budget tour invites you to explore the stunning alpine terrain of the magnificent Italian, French and Swiss Alps – all at an affordable and budget-friendly price!

Walking
Self-Guided
Jun-Sep
8 days from $1,095USDDetails
Open details for 7-Day Guided Tour du Mont Blanc in Mountain Huts

Tour du Mont Blanc

Hard

7-Day Guided Tour du Mont Blanc in Mountain Huts

The Tour du Mont Blanc is a not-to-be-missed trek for all mountain lovers, allowing you to explore the most beautiful landscapes of the Mont Blanc mountain range.

Walking
Guided
May-Sep
7 days from $1,250USDDetails
Open details for Tour of the Vercours Hiking Tour
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French Alps

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Tour of the Vercours Hiking Tour

The Tours of the Vercors is a classic trekking route in France. Experience the breathtaking alpine beauty of France’s largest Nature Parc on this incredible hiking tour in the Vercors. Take in the views of impressive limestone massifs, meander through serene alpine valleys, and stop off in charming French villages to get a taste of what it is like to live in this rugged mountain region.

Walking
Self-Guided
Apr-Oct
8 days from $1,325USDDetails
Open details for 7-Day Tour du Mont Blanc in Guest Houses
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Tour du Mont Blanc

Moderate

7-Day Tour du Mont Blanc in Guest Houses

Lace up your hiking boots for a magical 7-day self-guided Tour du Mont Blanc hike, following the world-renowned tour route. This shortened version of the Tour du Mont Blanc takes in the highlights of the TMB, and uses local transport to shorten the valley bottom walking sections. If you only have a week, this is the best Tour du Mont Blanc itinerary.

Trekking
Self-Guided
Jun-Sep
7 days from $1,350USDDetails
Open details for Chamonix to Zermatt Trekking Tour: Stage 1

French Alps

Hard

Chamonix to Zermatt Trekking Tour: Stage 1

The Chamonix to Zermatt Trekking Tour: Stage 1 is one of the most spectacular and remarkable Alpine adventures, linking two of Europe’s great mountaineering capitals along one incredibly scenic journey.

Trekking
Guided
Aug
7 days from $1,375USDDetails
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Open details for Tour des Ecrins Trekking Tour

French Alps

Moderate

Tour des Ecrins Trekking Tour

The 8-Day Tour des Ecrins Trekking Tour, also called GR54, is the ideal adventure for anyone with a love for breathtaking mountain scenery. The route leads through the beautifully scenic Ecrins National Park, which was created in 1973 and is part of the Oisans massif. Although it is much less well known than the Mont Blanc massif, the region offers hikers who dare to undertake this grand tour a multitude of beautiful and varied landscapes.

Trekking
Guided
Sep
8 days from $1,395USDDetails
Open details for Aravis to Lake Annecy Hiking Tour
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French Alps

Moderate

Aravis to Lake Annecy Hiking Tour

Explore the finest of Aravis on this immersive 7-day self-guided walking tour, highlighting 4 authentic and well-preserved villages—Grand Bornand, Chinaillon, Clusaz, and St Jean de Sixt.

Walking
Self-Guided
Jun-Sep
7 days from $1,395USDDetails
Open details for Complete 11-Day Tour du Mont Blanc Trek
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Tour du Mont Blanc

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Complete 11-Day Tour du Mont Blanc Trek

Experience one of Europe’s most famous hikes as you tackle the 11-day self-guided Complete Tour du Mont Blanc Trek that spans France, Italy, and Switzerland.

Walking
Self-Guided
Jun-Sep
11 days from $1,425USDDetails
Open details for 7-Day Guided Tour du Mont Blanc in Inns

Tour du Mont Blanc

Hard

7-Day Guided Tour du Mont Blanc in Inns

The Tour du Mont Blanc is a not-to-be-missed trek for all mountain lovers, allowing you to explore the most beautiful landscapes of the Mont Blanc mountain range.

Walking
Guided
Jun-Sep
7 days from $1,575USDDetails
Open details for 6-Day Tour du Mont Blanc in Hotels
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Tour du Mont Blanc

Moderate

6-Day Tour du Mont Blanc in Hotels

The Tour du Mont Blanc is the most famous multi-day trek in the Alps, and with good reason. This classic circuit route takes you as close to Western Europe’s tallest peak, Mont Blanc, as you can get without climbing it.

Trekking
Self-Guided
Jun-Sep
6 days from $1,625USDDetails
Open details for 10-Day Complete Guided Tour du Mont Blanc in Mountain Huts

Tour du Mont Blanc

Hard

10-Day Complete Guided Tour du Mont Blanc in Mountain Huts

One trek, three countries, ten days, 160 kilometres (100 miles), and thousands of steps: even these impressive figures cannot fully reflect the range of emotions you will experience on the Tour du Mont Blanc!

Walking
Guided
May-Sep
10 days from $1,795USDDetails
Open details for Provence Walking Tour

France

Moderate

Provence Walking Tour

Explore the trails twisting through Luberon Regional Nature Park in Provence, France, where the scenery, cloaked in history, vineyards, gorges, will trick you into believing that you’ve just fallen into a mystical storybook land. On this 8-day guided tour, you will start and end your adventure in the main town dotting the Luberon slopes: Apt. From here, you’ll make your way through various beautiful towns and go on daily excursions into the dreamlike scenery painting the surrounding region—each hike ranges from 5-17 km.

Walking
Guided
Mar-May, Sep-Dec
8 days from $1,875USDDetails
Open details for Full Via Rhôna Cycling Route: Geneva to Orange
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French Alps

Moderate

Full Via Rhôna Cycling Route: Geneva to Orange

Challenge yourself to an epic cycling adventure that will have you completing the Via Rhôna cycle route, cycling from Geneva, Switzerland to Orange, France. This 13-day multi-country self-guided cycling tour will introduce you to the spellbinding beauty of the upper and lower Rhône Valley.

Standard Biking
Self-Guided
Apr-Oct
13 days from $2,050USDDetails
Open details for Trekking the French Riviera’s Alps Tour

Southern France

Moderate

Trekking the French Riviera’s Alps Tour

Escape to France’s backyard for a memorable trekking tour interwoven with prehistoric carvings and an anthology of remarkable, natural views. Encounter shimmering lakes, bubbling rivers, and sloping valleys set amid layers of mountains. But it’s the ancient engravings etched around Mont Bego in Vallée des Merveilles in Mercantour National Park that will elevate this adventurous holiday from stunning and unforgettable to epic.

Trekking
Guided
Jun-Oct
5 days from $2,225USDDetails
Open details for 8-Day Guided Tour du Mont Blanc in Mountain Huts
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Tour du Mont Blanc

Hard

8-Day Guided Tour du Mont Blanc in Mountain Huts

This well-crafted trekking tour rewards you with new discoveries every day as you explore the different sides, cultures, and landscapes of the range: first through France, and then Italy and Switzerland. The well-marked trails discovered on this guided trip combine into one of the most-famous treks in the world – the Tour du Mont Blanc!

Walking
Guided
Jun-Sep
9 days from $2,550USDDetails
Open details for 7-Day Guided Tour du Mont Blanc in Hotels

Tour du Mont Blanc

Hard

7-Day Guided Tour du Mont Blanc in Hotels

Ever dreamed of doing the most famous trek in the Alps but didn’t know where to start? Join a group and have a guided Tour du Mont Blanc trek while staying in Hotels. This trekking adventure is the perfect solution for anyone looking to enjoy the magic of the Tour du Mont Blanc without compromising on comfort. Enjoy hand-picked comfortable hotels, the comradery of a group of like-minded individuals and the expertise of a licensed mountain guide to lead you.

Walking
Guided
Jun-Sep
7 days from $2,725USDDetails
Open details for 8-Day Guided Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights
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Tour du Mont Blanc

Moderate

8-Day Guided Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights

This 8-Day Guided adventure tour takes place in the surroundings of the beautiful Mont Blanc, the highest peak in the Alps. The landscapes that comprise this unique and prestigious massif offer up some of the most stunning hikes in Alps and this well-crafted tour will introduce you to the cream of the crop. In addition to days spent immersed in nature, you’ll retire in comfortable hotel accommodations each night featuring facilities for ultimate relaxation. Not to mention the joy of discovering the typical Italian cuisine of the Aosta Valley!

Walking
Guided
Jun, Aug-Sep
8 days from $3,250USDDetails
Open details for Guided Grand Alps E-Bike Tour
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French Alps

Moderate

Guided Grand Alps E-Bike Tour

You don’t need to be a mountaineer to get to know the highest peaks in the Alps. On this trip, you’ll get close to the mountain giants with e-bikes, cable cars, and the famous Swiss Glacier Express. Start in the Savoy Alps with a panoramic bike route and views of Lake Geneva and Mont Blanc. And cable cars will take you over towers of ice and crevasses to the romantic Italian Aosta Valley. Here, you can bike in breathtaking mountain scenery to the next highlight: With a cable car, you will pass the legendary Matterhorn and float into Switzerland to Zermatt. There you will explore the wild sources of the river Rhine by bike and Glacier Express. The destination of the journey is the Rhaetian capital Chur in Switzerland.

E-Bike
Guided
Jun-Jul
8 days from $6,025USDDetails
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French Alps General Travel Information

Where to go in the French Alps

When planning where to go in the French Alps, most options are situated in stunning mountain landscapes. Places like Grenoble, Annecy, and Albertville are excellent starting points, and Chamonix, in the heart of the region, is a great launching pad for mountain adventures in the French Alps.

What to do in the French Alps

If you are trying to think of what to do in the French Alps, don’t sweat it! From hiking tours in the French Alps to French Alps bike tours, there are countless ways to spend your time in this incredible alpine region. Ski tours are also a great option if visiting the French Alps in the winter.

When to go to the French Alps

Choosing when to go to the French Alps depends on personal preferences, as it is a year-round destination. The spring or autumn seasons are best to avoid crowds, but high elevation trails won’t be accessible. Summer (June to August) marks peak trekking season, while winter is perfect for skiing.

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Travel tips for French Alps

How widely is English spoken in the French Alps?

Similar to many areas in France, English is commonly spoken in tourist hotspots, cities, and educational institutions, although its usage may be less prevalent in rural areas.

How long should I stay in the French Alps?

The duration of your visit to the French Alps depends on your planned activities. Longer adventures, such as the complete Tour du Mont Blanc, may take 11 days or more, while shorter adventures in the French Alps can take 6 or 7 days. It is aa good idea to plan for at least a week to immerse yourself in local culture.

Should I bring Euros to the French Alps or use my card?

When traveling in the French Alps, it's advisable to carry Euros for smaller purchases due to the fact that many areas you will be visiting are remote. Credit cards are widely accepted in cities and popular tourist destinations.

Are the French Alps tours family-friendly?

In general, the French Alps are family-friendly, but certain adventures, such as the TMB or Walker’s Haute Route, will be too challenging for young hikers. If you are looking for a more family -friendly activity in the French Alps, consider a bike tour along the Rhône River.

What is the best way to get around the French Alps?

For visits to tourist areas or cities in the French Alps, public transportation, including high-speed trains and buses, is recommended. If you wish to explore the countryside or reach remote areas, renting a car or hiring a private transfer will offer more flexibility.

What are the accommodation types in the French Alps?

Tours in the French Alps traverse various landscapes, leading to a range of accommodation options. Mountain treks in remote areas will almost certainly utilize mountain huts or refugios, while cycling tours in the French Alps will have better access to hotels and guesthouses. For popular routes like the Tour du Mont Blanc, it is also possible to arrange the itinerary to complete the TMB in hotels.

What is the timezone in the French Alps?

The French Alps operate on Central European Time (CET).

Can I do a self-guided tour in the French Alps?

Self-guided tours in the French Alps are the preferred option for many travelers in the region, as they provide an extra level of freedom that guided tours cannot offer. Maps, route notes, and GPS navigation will be your best friend, leading you through the dramatic landscape of the French Alps on your own private adventure. 

Can I do guided tours in the French Alps?

It is possible to book guided tours in the French Alps, especially for challenging or technical trekking routes. Certain bike tours in the French Alps also have the option to be guided, providing an extra level of security and organization to your adventure.

How to get to the French Alps

The most convenient way to reach the French Alps is by air, with the region hosting several airports, including Geneva Airport (GVA), Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS), and Grenoble Alpes-Isère Airport (GNB).

What are the major towns in the French Alps?

The five largest towns in the French Alps are: Chamonix, Grenoble, Annecy, Albertville, and Briançon.

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