The French Alps are an invitation to explore the outdoors in all possible ways. The charming town of Chamonix, lying at the foot of the Mont Blanc massif and the Aiguille du Midi, makes a great starting point. To the south, three stunning national parks ‒Vanoise, Ecrins and Mercantour‒ allure hikers and nature lovers from all around the world.

Paris, one of the most visited cities in the world

This city boasts some of the most emblematic landmarks in the world, from Eiffel Tower and the Arc de Triomphe to the Mona Lisa inside Louvre and the Notre Dame Cathedral. Romance, art, literature, history, fashion and delicious patisserie: there’s no shortage of attractions, so you need to plan your stay carefully.

The exclusive and sunny French Riviera

The glamorous French Mediterranean coastline ‒also known as Côte d'Azur ‒ blends awe-inspiring landscapes, exclusive resorts and first-class cuisine and wines. Nice is the most important hub to start exploring the area. Other must-see include Cannes, Grasse ‒the perfume-capital with its lavender fields ‒ and Marseille.

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France is the largest country in Western Europe. Incredibly diverse, a trip to the country allows many possible itineraries. The glaciated peaks of the French Alps are the perfect scenery for all types of mountain activities, while visiting the wine regions of Champagne and Bordeaux makes for a singular experience. To the south, the French Riviera allures travelers with sun-drenched beaches and the island of Corsica, tucked in the Mediterranean Sea, provides endless options for hikers and explorers alike, including the most challenging hiking route in Europe: the GR20. When it comes to cities, the big favorite is always Paris: a major tourist destination featuring some of the world’s most iconic historical sites, museums, architecture and cuisine.

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What’s the weather like?

Weather varies greatly between regions: the northern cities and mountain towns have very cold winters (with heavy snowfalls on the mountains) and warm summers; while the coastal cities by the Mediterranean enjoy mild temperatures almost all year and very hot days during the summer season.

Getting there

Most of the world’s major airlines have direct flights to Paris. Other important regional airports include Lyon, Nice, Marseille and Toulouse. France is well-connected to many European cities by train, bus or ferry. If you are traveling to the French Alps, the closest airports are Geneva (in Switzerland, near the French border), Grenoble and Chámbery. To explore the French Riviera, the best gateway is Nice.

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Best time to visit:

France can be visited all-year-round. During spring (April-June) and fall (September-November) you’ll find less tourists, lower prices and mild temperatures. Summer (especially July) is very crowded. The ski season in the French Alps runs from December to April.

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A voyage through the stunning French Alps, iconic landmarks and exquisite cuisine

Whether is reaching the iconic Mont Blanc summit, freeride skiing in Les 3 Vallees or rock climbing in Les Calanques, adventure in France is just around the corner!

Top Trips in France

Mont Blanc 2-day ascent via the Gouter Route

Mont Blanc 4-day guided ascent via Le Goûter Route

Chamonix, Vallée Blanche guided off-piste skiing

3-day Mont Blanc ascent with acclimatization

1-day Hiking Fenestre Lake & Pass in Mercantour National Park

1+ day Bouldering in Fontainebleau, France

6-day Mont Blanc summit with training and acclimatisation

Arête des Cosmiques / Cosmiques ridge

La Vallée Blanche Guided Ski Tour

Climbing Mont Blanc in 5 days

Half-day canyoning in Richiusa, Corsica

Mont Blanc 5-day ascent with previous training

6-day snowshoeing tour around the Hautes Alpes

Half-Day Bouldering in Fontainebleau, near Paris

Climbing Mont Blanc in 2 days from the Italian side

Aiguille d’Entrèves guided climbing traverse

North Faces of the Alps guided 4-day training program

Multi-pitch rock climbing in Calanques National Park, southern France

Freeride and Backcountry skiing in Val Thorens

1+ day Ski touring in Chamonix-Mont Blanc

Chamonix full day snowshoeing private tour

Corsica GR20 hike guided tour

Off-piste skiing around Chamonix

La Grave and Serre Chevalier 6-day ski touring initiation

Aiguille De Toula Guided Ascent

Glacier du Géant guided traverse

Mont Blanc 6-day climbing course

6-day Ice climbing course in Cogne, Advanced level

2-day climbing traverse in Tête Blanche

Saorge perched village hiking, in French Riviera, Southern Alps

Hiking to Baudon Peak from Peille, near Nice and Monaco

Martel Verdon Gorge hiking day, in Provence

Cap Roux (Esterel), Day hike to the red rocks on the French Riviera

Half-day sport climbing trip in southern France (Calanques de Marseille, Sainte Baume, Garlaban)

Mont Blanc 3-day climbing course

4-day Mont Blanc course and ascent

The Haute Route, 7-day Ski tour from Chamonix to Zermatt

La Grave and Alpe d'Huez freeride skiing

Off piste and ski touring in Alpe d'Huez

Glacier hiking at Dome de la Lauze

2-day intro to the high mountain in the Mont Blanc massif

1-day Hiking the “Circuit des 25 Bosses" (25 Bumps) in Fontainebleau

5-day course to Mont Blanc summit

Mont Blanc 2-day climbing ascent

Megeve, French Alps, Guided Off-Piste Skiing

6-day Mont Blanc ascent with acclimatization

Off piste skiing in the Vallee Blanche, in Chamonix

3-day Mont Blanc ascent from Chamonix

Freeride skiing descent in the Vallée Blanche, from Courmayeur

Mont Aiguille guided climb - Vercors

Mont Blanc Guided Climb with Paraglide Descent

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