The French Alps

Introducing The French Alps

The spiritual home of winter sports, the French Alps form one of the most stunning mountain ranges in Europe. The snowy peaks and ice-capped spires of this region are famous for their downhill thrills and fresh powder, but there are also some fascinating towns to explore, including Annecy, which sits in a spectacular spot surrounded by sawtooth mountains and a sparkling lake, and elegant Grenoble, the undisputed capital of the Alps.

Last updated: Feb 17, 2009

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The mountain clothing you’ll need for treking the Tour de Mont Blanc

Blog: Heather on her travels - 30 October 2011

Forgive me if you’re a seasoned long distance walker who already has all the gear to set off on a mountain trek like the Tour de Mont Blanc. If you’re an occasional walker like me, however, you may find it useful to know which pieces of mountain clothing are worth the investment and which will [...]

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Visit the French Alps on a Small Group Tour This Summer

Blog: Video Diary of an American in France - 15 October 2011

Are you starting to think about your summer vacation? Then you have to check out our French Alps Tours. This year it will take place again in June. With enough interest, we may offer it in September too. Wander the Medieval town of Annecy, nicknamed the Venice of the French Alps, and take a boat ride [...]

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My second year on the Tour de Mont Blanc – video diary 2011

Blog: Heather on her travels - 11 October 2011

Last year when I walked part of the Tour de Mont Blanc with my friend Julia, I kept a video diary, filming at the end of each day my impressions of the things we had seen on that part of the walk. I really enjoyed putting it all together and re-living the highs and lows [...]

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