Simply Savoie - Walking Holidays in the French Alps

Discover the real French Alps this winter!

Courchevel - Staying in Courchevel this winter? Explore the hidden areas away from the pistes on a snowshoe walk. Visit the nearby Vanoise National Park with a chance of seeing ibex (bouquetin).

Traverse of the Chartreuse - A 6 day walk, using snowshoes, crossing the Chartreuse from Grenoble to Chambery. Dramatic cliffs, high plateau, enchanted forests, villages nestling in the silent folds of the valleys. Stunning views, breathe in the fresh air and revitalise yourself in this haven of calm.

Traverse of the Bauges - Hidden behind limestone ramparts lie the Bauges. Unspoiled countryside with a special character. 6 days, using snowshoes, to discover the Bauges.

Summer

Discover France's superb walking with me. I offer guided walking in the Mont Blanc massif, Vanoise, Beaufortain, Bauges, Chartreuse and Corsica . Trekking or centre based holidays and private guiding. More info ...

Winter

Crisp, clean, mountain air, snow hanging in the trees. Snowshoes give you access to this beauty in a stunning winter mountain environment. Join me this winter in the Savoie including Courchevel More info ...

Mark

I live in the Savoie area of France and enjoy sharing my passion for this wonderful area. I'm a qualified international mountain leader (accompagnateur en montagne) with an apprenticeship in the hills for over 30 years. More info ...

Wildlife

The Savoie is home to the Vanoise National Park, and a growing population of the ibex (bouquetin). Other wildlife includes: the chamois, the marmotte, mountain hare and other species. Wild flowers More info ...

Savoie

The Savoie and Haute Savoie departments are part of the Rhone Alps region of France and are situated close to the Swiss and Italian borders. More info ...

Private Guiding

Please contact me to discuss a completely personalised tour or guiding for yourself, your family or group. More info ...

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.

Simply Savoie offers a range of walking tours including: The Tour of the Vanoise; The Tour of the Beaufortain and passing through Savoie, The Tour du Mont Blanc. Tours and guiding are also available in The Bauges, and The Chartreuse. Personalised tours or guiding are available for individuals, families or small groups. Let Simply Savoie provide the means for you to explore this wonderful area. Enjoy the a la carte experience

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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Simply Savoie offers holidays in the following areas: Vanoise Walking Holidays, Vanoise National Park - Beaufortain Walking Holidays - Tour of the Beaufortain - Walking Holidays in the Chartreuse: Traverse of the Chartreuse - Bauges Walking Holidays in the Bauges National Park - Guided Walking Holidays, France, Alps - Guided Walks Holidays, France - Guided Walks

Simply Savoie offers Snow Shoeing or Snow Walking - France Alps Snow Shoeing tours and holidays - France Alps Snow Shoeing - a great way of enjoying the winter environment! - France Alps Raquettes de Neige - France Snow Shoeing in the Savoie region of France - France Snow Shoeing. Areas covered: Three Valleys, Meribel, Courchevel, Courchevel 1850, Courchevel 1650, La Tania.

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Simply Savoie - Guided Walking Holidays in the French Alps