The French Alps boast stunning mountain landscapes with beautiful valleys and lakes that will take your breath away.
Country code
+33
Currency
Euro
Language
French
Best time to visit
For mountain climbing, the best months to visit are June to September
How to get there
You can fly to Geneva, Lyon, Grenoble and Chambery, take a train or drive
Weather
In the north, Average winter temperatures are -2°C in January, and average summer temperatures are 17°C in July. The south is drier, warmer and sunnier with summer highs of around 27°C, and below freezing winter temperatures
Hiking in the French Alps is an unforgettable experience. Whether you try the famous Tour du Mont Blanc, explore one of the many marked footpaths of Mercantour National Park, or go on a unique adventure in Les Calanques, you will enjoy some of the most beautiful landscapes in Europe. Join a hut-to-hut multi-day adventure, or a shorter 1-day Via Corda tour and discover the best hiking spots in France with one of the certified guides at Explore-Share.com
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