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 itinerary was well-balanced, and the landscapes were breathtaking. Everything ran smoothly from start to finish

chih-wen Lu Tour du Mont Blanc Hotel Trek

I highly recommend this trip if you are looking to sample the TMB. In my opinion, this tour delivers the perfect balance between activity and leisure. My highest compliments to the MB Highlights Hike Leader Adrian and the Chalet 1802 team Julieta and Odran. The hikes were amazing as expected. Each evening Adrian provided detailed briefings on the next day’s hike with tips to prepare us for the weather and terrain. He suggested a variety of outings for the leisure day and helped us navigate public transportation.
Julieta and Odran were the perfect hosts at the Chalet. The accommodations were spacious and comfortable. The meals were top notch. We especially enjoyed the post hike cake breaks and desserts were incredible. There was no weight lost on this trip!
Well done everyone.

Lillian Woodbeck Mont Blanc Hiking Highlights

The mountains, wild flower meadows, bird & butterflies on the Tour de Mont Blanc were truly spectacular, exceeding my already high expectations. The hiking was tough – really tough on some days, but the rewards were immense. The route was brilliant, and it was definitely a good idea to have the more challenging climbs in the second week. The camping was extremely well-organised, blackout tents great, EXCELLENT home-cooked food from our brilliant camp manager Albert, was always something to look forward to in the evening. Overall, I would say this is a trip not to be missed for keen, fit hikers who love the mountains.

Suzanne Moffatt Tour du Mont Blanc Camping Trek

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