Walking holidays in the French Alps

Head off on a non-group, self-guided walking holiday in the French Alps, hiking from one friendly, family-run hotel to the next while your luggage is transported ahead, or exploring from a single base. We provide you with our comprehensively researched route notes, leaving you free to explore at your own pace.

Walking holidays in the French Alps –

iconic paths with incredible views

If the awe-inspiring views and crisp mountain air weren’t enough, the abundance of wildlife, and the fascinating blend of cultures, make walking holidays in the French Alps very special. Pause as often as you like to admire it all – you’re not part of a group, and have no luggage to carry (we take care of that, along with providing detailed route notes), so relax and enjoy a walking holiday that's worth it.

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Where to go walking in the French Alps

Alpine walking holidays are hard to beat. Just to gaze at the mighty mountains gives a tingle of excitement. Our hotel-to-hotel hike along the Tour du Mont Blanc promises a real sense of journey as you progress from France into Italy and Switzerland, through ever-changing scenery that includes waterfalls, glaciers, beautiful valleys and the awe-inspiring peaks of the Mont Blanc massif.

For those who wish to experience the same impressive scenery but don't have a week and a half to spare, we also offer A Taste of Mont Blanc, a shorter, two-centre holiday featuring the main highlights from the Tour du Mont Blanc.

Are our walking holidays in the French Alps right for you?

As you would expect, our walking holidays in the French Alps require a high level of fitness to cope with the ascents and descents. Before you opt for one of our walking holidays in the French Alps, read through our grading system below to be sure that they are right for you.

Grade 1

Generally easy walking with few ascents / descents, but perhaps the occasional long day.
Grade 1-2

Easy-to-moderate walking with some ascents / descents, and occasional longer days.
Grade 2

Moderate walking on varied terrain, with some long days and regular ascents / descents.
Grade 2-3

Moderate-to-challenging walking on more rugged terrain with significant ascents / descents on most days. Compass skills may be required (check the individual holiday).
Grade 3

Challenging hikes, featuring long days with significant ascent / descent on challenging terrain. Compass skills may be required.
Flexible

Choice of easier or harder routes, so that you can tailor most days to your requirements.