French Alps Hiking Tours

Four of the Most Beautiful Routes on French Alps Walking Holidays

Lac Blanc

Framed by the Aiguilles Rouges mountains and the Mont Blanc massif, Lac Blanc is one of the most picturesque lakes in the French Alps. Its azure water reflects the shimmering mountain scenery, attracting seasoned walkers from around the globe. Begin the trek from La Flégère and take the circular route that leads to Lac Blanc, stopping along the way to appreciate the mountain views. If you prefer to rest on your return, ride the cable car from La Flégère to Les Praz.

Grand Balcon Sud

Sweeping along the Chamonix Valley and reaching around 2,000 metres, the Grand Balcon Sud is a fantastic hiking trail. It also offers unparalleled views of the Mont Blanc massif, which lies on the valley’s opposite side. The route 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.

Aiguillette des Posettes

A classic Tour du Mont Blanc route, Aiguillette des Posettes combines views of the Chamonix Valley, 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. On your return, visit the Refuge du Col de Balme for food and drink on the outside terrace as you soak up the views.

Haute Route

A long-distance skiing trail during the winter, the Haute Route transforms into a spectacular walking track in summer. It runs around 140 miles from Mont Blanc to the Matterhorn, following a high alpine trail overlooking beautiful valleys that lie beneath 10 of the tallest peaks in the Alps. The landscapes are punctuated with glacial lakes and flower-strewn meadows − one of the prettiest backdrops seen on our walking holidays in the Swiss and French Alps.

French Alps Hiking Trips

Situated in southeast France in the Provence-Alpes- Côte d’Azur and Rhône-Alpes regions, summer vacations in the French Alps boast spectacular views of waterfalls, pristine forests, crystal clear lakes and the highest mountain peak in the Alps mountain range, Mont Blanc. From gentle trail climbs along the Val Veny beneath the immense glacier de Mirage to challenging ascents to the Col du Reidmatten, our French Alps hiking tours are designed to take in the best mountain panoramas.

With spectacular mountain trails, wildflower pastures and remote mountain villages to explore, hiking in the French Alps allows you to truly discover the beauty this region has to offer. Come winter time, you can try your hand at snowshoeing and cross country skiing when the meadows are covered in snow for the ultimate French Alps tour.

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An absolutely amazing experience! The tour was incredibly well-organized from start to finish. We stayed at a beautiful chalet with breathtaking, insane views of Mont Blanc.
Our guide, Adrian, was fantastic. He was always there to help with any question or situation, and his explanations of the routes we hiked were super clear and helpful. He was always available, incredibly patient, and brought such a fun energy to the group with his great sense of humor.
Also thanks to Julieta and Odran, the two chalet hosts. They took amazing care of us, cooked delicious breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and were incredibly nice and welcoming throughout the whole trip. As a small note regarding dinner, the meals were plated individually as a starter, main, and dessert. While it was lovely, I would have personally preferred a style where food is placed on the table so everyone can choose their own portions. To sum up, it was an amazing adventure.

Annael Annael Mont Blanc Hiking Highlights

Just returned from walking the highlights of Mount Blanc! There was a variety of hikes and all had great views. Our guide and chalet hosts were very knowledgeable and made us feel very welcome!

Elizabeth Carter Mont Blanc Hiking Highlights

I’ve wanted to do this hike for so long and it really didn’t disappoint. The days were long, steep and tough from the very first day to the last but the scenery was just stunning. I loved crossing from one country to the next, seeing the landscape change from alpine cliff to meadow, to glacial valley. It was beautiful. It is full on so get some hill training in but this really was beautiful.

HELEN BRIDGETT Tour du Mont Blanc Hotel Trek

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