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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The whole trip was absolutely outstanding. As a 17 year old soloing this adventure, I felt incredibly included and appreciated within the group which significantly added to the entire trip.

Rowen Cumiskey Tour du Mont Blanc Camping Trek

Just back from superb Tour de Mont Blanc 2w camping trek. The scenery was stunning each and every day, the days were full and active, we camped in the most beautiful locations and were fortunate to have the most friendly approachable and knowledgeable leader Agu and camping manager/chef Keiron, both of whom were brilliant and couldn’t have made the trip run better. I’m glad we didnt do the hotel version. Cant recommend this trip enough!

Michael Kingsbury Tour du Mont Blanc Camping Trek

The scenery was stunning throughout. Each day’s walk gave a different experience, both the views and the walking profiles. The itinerary is such that the difficulty of the walking generally increases over the course of the tour. It’s worth noting that the itinerary does leave a few small gaps in the TMB route. The camping was generally enjoyable (we had very good weather on most days but the one wet night did make the camping experience a little more challenging). All campsites, even the ones noted as “basic” had showers, and several had extensive facilities. However, it seems to be common practice in the area to not have toilet seats. Breakfasts and lunches were basic and somewhat repetitive, but the dinners were excellent and varied. The pace of the tour is high, with very early starts most days. Our leader Hristian, and camping manager/chef Kieron, were fantastic. We used our first rest day to take the Skyway Monte Bianco and Panoramic Mont Blanc cable cars to the Aiguille du Midi – if the weather is good, we strongly recommend this amazing experience.

James Bulpin Tour du Mont Blanc Camping Trek

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