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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The Tour du Mont Blanc - Where every day is a highlight

One of the world’s classic multi-day walks, the Tour du Mont Blanc (TMB) is a 170-kilometre circuit of western Europe’s highest peak. It’s a truly iconic route – taking you through three different countries and promising both outstanding scenery and a tremendous sense of challenge.

We now have three ways for you to navigate the Tour du Mont Blanc and given its popularity, this is a holiday to book ahead – and we’ve now opened reservations for next year! Don’t miss your chance to walk this unique trail…

New for 2026! TMB in 7 nights

Iconic journey | Walk one of the globe’s most celebrated long-distance routes.
Cross-cultural | Traverse three unique countries – each with its own character.
Breathtaking panoramas | Gaze across the peaks and glaciers of the Mont Blanc massif.
Luggage transported | we tranfer your luggage from hotel-to-hotel so you don't have to.

2026 from £1755pp (based on 2 sharing)

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Free downloadable guide to the TMB

For more information, download our free guide to the Tour du Mont Blanc. In here you will find answers to all the most frequently asked questions about the route – from the best time to go to recommendations on what to pack, how to prepare, and what to eat and drink along the way.

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New - The French Alps & Lake Annecy

Journeying through the little-known Aravis Mountains, discover the very essence of the Alps – chalet-style hotels in traditional villages, sweeping meadows, and scenic passes between rugged peaks. Your destination is the enchanting, medieval town of Annecy, known for its eponymous lake and nicknamed the ‘Venice of the Alps’ for its canals and pretty, cobbled streets. It’s also a hotspot for foodies, offering tantalising local dishes such as Reblochon cheese, tartiflette, and fondue, among others.

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“For me, the real highlight is the contrast between the traditional mountain villages – with their flower-bedecked, wooden chalets – and the hustle and bustle of Annecy. They’re not far apart, but they feel a world away from each other.”

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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.

Walking the Tour du Mont Blanc - what to expect

Circumnavigating the Mont Blanc massif, the Tour du Mont Blanc is a 170km multi-day hike that takes you through three countries - France, Italy and Switzerland. It's a challenge many relish; an experience that elevates you above the peaks and glaciers of the Alps and one that promises heart-stirring vistas as well as an unrivalled sense of achievement.

Inntravel's Alpine experts, Eric and Penny Kendall, talk about their experience of walking the Tour du Mont Blanc. They answer many of the questions walkers have before embarking on this bucket-list hike, including how to prepare, what to pack, and what the accommodation is like en route as well as a few top tips.

Their highlight?

"Arriving at the Col de la Seigne, with views along the southern face of the massif, was exceptional and in Courmayeur, it’s just wonderful – you could spend a week here."

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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 3

Our Tour du Mont Blanc walking holiday is one of our most challenging routes, with full days on the trails, more rugged terrain, and testing ascents and descents. Your days, however, feature stunning mountain scenery and time to appreciate your surroundings.
Flexible

Our Taste of the Tour du Mont Blanc is a flexible walking holiday give you a choice of routes each day, some moderate and others more challenging. This flexibility is ideal for anyone who is unsure of their level, or for groups of friends or family who want to enjoy walking in the Alps together, but who may not all be at the same fitness level.