The French Alps - the perfect break!

Discover France's superb walking with the best in personal service. I live in the French Alps in the Savoie départment of France and enjoy sharing my passion for this wonderful area: it's mountains, it's wildlife it's food; it's wine and way of life. I'm a qualified international mountain leader (accompagnateur en montagne) with an apprenticeship in the hills for over 30 years. More info ...

In addition to programmed tours I also offer private guiding by the day or completely personalised tours. Please contact me to discuss your requirements be it for yourself, your family, your friends or group. More info ...

Tour of the Vanoise

  • A 6 day "hut to hut" trek exploring one of the most attractive mountain regions in France.
  • The Vanoise National Park was created in 1963; the first national park in France.
  • Largest nature reserve in western Europe home to a growing population of ibex (bouquetin).
  • Alpine pastures and meadows full of a kaleidascope of wild flowers.

Corsica - GR20 - Northern Highlights

  • "The Isle of Beauty" - Wild and rugged mountains juxtaposed with the Mediterranean Sea.
  • Northern highlights of the GR20 and ascents of Paglia Orba and Monte Cinto
  • 6 days demanding trekking including the spectacular Cirque of Solitude.
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 Cirque of Solitude

Corsica GR20

  • "The Isle of Beauty" - Wild and rugged mountains juxtaposed with the Mediterranean Sea.
  • The GR20 is considered one of the most challenging GR (Grande Randonnée) routes in France roughly following the North-South spine of the island.
  • 13 days demanding trekking including the spectacular Cirque of Solitude. - more info ...

Tour of the Beaufortain

  • 6 day walking tour of the Beaufortain, Savoie, France . A wonderful gem of an area famous for it's excellent cheese. Stunning - you will not be disappointed. - more info ..

Tour of Mont Blanc - "Highlights" - 7 Day Tour

  • The Classic Tour of the Mont Blanc mountain range passing through France, Italy and Switzerland
  • Stunning views of glaciers and awe inspiring mountain scenery
  • 7 days trekking in the superb French Alps.
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The Area

The French Alps are home to the highest mountain in Western Europe, Mont Blanc above the town of Chamonix Mont Blanc. The French Alps contain many varied and superb mountain areas with superb walking for all tastes.

The Vanoise, including the Vanoise National Park, is an area that should not be missed.

The Beaufortain, the Bauge, the Chartreuse and the Vercors. These areas provide excellent trekking and hiking opportunities for the walker. The network of mountain refuges give the chance for hut to hut walks and trekking. If you enjoy the comforts of staying in hotels the small villages and towns provide an authentic French experience.

Flocks of sheep and goats graze on the alpine pastures (alpages) providing the milk for the famous cheeses of the area. The most famous of which are "Beaufort" and "Tome de Savoie".

The mountain climate and environment enables an abundant selection of Alpine flowers to create a wonderful carpet on the hillsides in the summer months.

Lower down in the woodlands the autumn months provide a rich harvest of wild mushrooms including, ceps / bolet, chanterelles, Horn of Plenty and other varieties.

Location

Savoie is one of France's administrative departments, with the key city being Chambery. It is located within the Rhone-Alpes region of France bordering Italy to the east and the Haute-Savoie and Switzerland to the north. To the south is the department of Isere with the city of Grenoble.

Currently all guiding is provided by Mark Tennent, an International Mountain Leader / Accompagnateur en Montagne and member of the Syndicat National des Accompagnateurs en Montagne..

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