French Alps Tourism & Visitor Guide
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Welcome to French Alps!
The French Alps are renowned for their stunning scenery complete with beautiful
mountains, rolling foothills, and pristine lakes and rivers. Well-known resorts
such as Chamonix and
Val d’Isere make the
French Alps a world famous destination for skiing, with Chamonix, host of the
first Winter Olympics in 1924, known as its capital. Its prize peak is Mont
Blanc, which, at 4,807 m (15,771 ft), is Europe’s highest. Summertime
invites hikers and bikers with incredible lung capacity to challenge the mountain.
Grenoble, a sophisticated
city in the lower Alps, crackles with electricity from a high population of
international students. The fortified 16th century Bastille
above the town offers entrancing views of the landscape. Musee
Dauphinois, below the Bastille in an ancient convent, contains exhibits
ranging from Alpen life to visions of the future. The picturesque community
of Annecy is endowed
with vibrant gardens and shimmering lakes. A number of spas pamper and treat,
with Evian-les-Bains
and Aix-les-Bains
being among the most visited.
Tour Operators
This tour company offers unique sightseeing adventures of the French Alps including visits to historical cities, Medieval castles, wineries, chocolate and cheese tastings, gorgeous mountain landscapes, Mont Blanc, Roman ruins and optional adventurous sports activities.
Location: Aix-les-Bains, French Alps
Current & Upcoming Events [ View All ]
Looking for something to do in French Alps? Check out these current and upcoming events. If you know of an event that is not listed in the travel guide, please feel free to add an event listing (it's free).
- Venetian Carnival
Mar 02 to Mar 04 » Annecy
