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French Alps Holidays

French Alps Holidays

Our French Alps Holidays

Mont Blanc Highlights

French Alps
8 Days from USD 2,049

Guided Group (Excl. Flights)

Walk the best of Mont Blanc Circuit in France and Italy

Walking & Trekking

Tour du Mont Blanc Hotel Trek

French Alps
15 Days from USD 4,649
USD 4,199

Guided Group (Excl. Flights)

Walk the classic circuit through France, Switzerland and Italy

Walking & Trekking

Tour du Mont Blanc Week

French Alps
8 Days from USD 2,449

Guided Group (Excl. Flights)

A fast and light way to complete the Mont Blanc Circuit.

Walking & Trekking

Tour du Mont Blanc Camping Trek

French Alps
15 Days from USD 2,799

Guided Group (Excl. Flights)

Walk the iconic alpine trail through France, Switzerland and Italy

Walking & Trekking

Tour du Mont Blanc Self-Guided Trek

French Alps
12 Days from USD 3,279

Self-Guided Holidays (Excl. Flights)

Enjoy self-guided walking on the classic circuit through France, Switzerland and Italy

Walking & Trekking

Mont Blanc to the Matterhorn

French Alps
15 Days from USD 3,579
USD 3,299

Guided Group (Excl. Flights)

Trek the classic 'Haute Route' from France to Switzerland

Walking & Trekking

4 of The Most Beautiful Routes on French Alps Walking Holidays

Lac Blanc: Framed by panoramic views of the Aiguilles Rouges and the Mont Blanc Massif, Lac Blanc is one of the most picturesque alpine lakes in the French Alps. Its azure water reflects the shimmering mountain scenery which attracts seasoned walkers from around the globe. Begin the trek from La Flégère and take the popular circular route that leads to Lac Blanc, stopping off along the way to appreciate the mountain views. If you prefer to give your legs a rest on the way back down, ride the cable car from La Flégère to Les Praz.

Grand Balcon Sud: Sweeping along the western side of the valley and reaching around 2,000 metres, the Grand Balcon Sud is a fantastic hiking trail. Becausethe Grand Balcon lies on the opposite side of the valley to Mont Blanc, it affords unparalleled views of the Mont Blanc massif. The Grand Balcon Sud route in Chamonix follows a relatively flat trail before climbing more steeply up to Lac Blanc. From here you can take in the dramatic views of Aiguilles Rouges and Mont Blanc before heading back down to the hamlet of Les Frasserands.

Aiguilette des Posettes: Considered one of the classic and most breath-taking routes along the Tour du Mont Blanc, Aiguilette des Posettes combines views of the Chamonix Valley, the Aiguilles Rouges National Nature Reserve, and even across to Switzerland on a clear day. You can access the route either from Tré-le-Champ or Trient, however, it is easier to start from Tré-le-Champ and is just a few minutes from the station. On your return down from Aiguilette des Posettes, visit the Refuge du Col de Balme and enjoy something to eat and drink on the outside terrace as you soak up the views.

Haute Route: Occupied as a long-distance skiing trail during the winter, the Haute Route transforms into a spectacular walking track in the summer months. The route runs around 100 miles from Mont Blanc to the Matterhorn and follows a high alpine trail overlooking beautiful valleys that lie beneath ten of the tallest peaks in the Alps. The landscapes are punctuated with glacial lakes and flower-strewn meadows that create one of the prettiest backdrops for our walking holidays in the Swiss and French Alps. Staying overnight in alpine huts where you’ll sleep beneath the stars adds even more adventure to this classic trek. While some parts of the trek are demanding, the scenery is the only reward you need. You’ll also pass picture-postcard villages such as Zermatt, which lies at the foot of the Matterhorn. From the village you can ride on the cog railway up to the summit of Gornergrat for 360-degree views of the Matterhorn, Monte-Rosa massif, the Glacier Paradise and over to the Swiss and Italian Alps.

That was a question I asked the Canada based ‘Customer Experience Specialist’ in November 2021 when I first contacted Exodus on behalf of a group of friends. The reply I received was that it was because of the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on travel. After my trip last summer, I believe that there are other reasons. During our hike we learnt that because of changes in regulations due to Brexit, Exodus had lost most of its established International Mountain Leaders and was relying on services provided by a third-party company. Based on my experience, I question the vetting process of this company for its guides. On day #5, as we were approaching La Fouly, a couple of group members wanted to detour to a waterfall that was off the TMB trail. The rest did not, but the group leader forced all to walk across a boulder field (read ‘ankle twist risk’) to access the trail to the waterfall. We returned to the TMB trail on a different path that was a safe hiking trail. Would a sensible leader put the safety of his group at risk by forcing them to traverse unsafe terrain? On the last hiking day, the leader stated that there was snow & ice on the trail (our hike was in August) from Le Brevent to Plan Praz, presumably to dissuade group members from hiking that last stretch and instead take the cable car. All but 2 elected to continue the hike. The only snow & ice was on the distant peaks! If you live in the United States, be aware that the company uses a reservation agent in Canada and a U.S. Operations Team. Communication between these two, and between the Operations Team and the local third-party operator was clearly deficient. At the time of making the reservation, because of the increased risk for COVID-19 infection in a confined setting, I sought assurance that we that we would not be staying in dormitory accommodation. In July, I asked for confirmation after finding that the accommodations in two locations had both rooms and dormitories. At one of these locations our group had to stay at two different hotels. The group leader told us that the Operations Team had not notified the local operator of our request and dormitory accommodation had been booked. After I wrote in July, they had to rebook and the Auberge did not have enough rooms for the entire group, hence the split accommodation. We were to meet with travelers arriving from the U.K. at Geneva airport for onward transportation to Chamonix. The Operations Team did not bother to notify us that the travelers from the U.K were arriving on a later flight. We spent an anxious 2+ hours in the airport not seeing anyone with an Exodus Travels sign and not being able to reach the local third-party company at the telephone number provided by the Operations Team. Writing to the company has only yielded defensive responses.

Murali Golconda Tour du Mont Blanc Hotel Trek

My first Exodus trip and not my last! Was well organised from the very start, the weather was amazing and so was the leader. My accommodation was great and added to the experience. The chalet hosts were friendly and welcoming and cooked high quality meals that wouldn’t look out of place in a fancy London restaurant. I would highly recommend this trip!

Rory Verrill Mont Blanc Highlights

This trip was absolutely fulfilling. I’ve never done a hike like this before which encouraged me to push myself, and it was worth it. The trails, majestic views of the Alps, and glaciers were breathtaking. Marta and Neil were also amazing hosts who looked after us. Their 3-course meals tasted so delicious- we all looked forward to our evening meals! There were freshly-baked cakes waiting for us after our hikes every day. I stayed at Chalet Chocolat which had an alpine feel to it and felt very cosy. We made full use of the hot tub in the garden after the hikes and we were rewarded with a view of the snow-capped Alps.

Dee Ramchurn Mont Blanc Highlights