Hiking in the French Alps: Top Outdoor Adventures Awaiting You
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Discover some of the most emblematic hiking spots in Europe on a unique hiking adventure in the French Alps with one of the guides at Explore-share.com!
The French Alps are located in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region in the north and the Provence-Alpes-Cote d’Azur region in the south. Hiking is the perfect way to explore some of the top spots in both these regions. Discover the Mercantour National Park, Les Calanques or go on the emblematic Tour du Mont Blanc with one of the certified guides at Explore-Share.com: 1500+ guides, 70+ countries and more than 8000 different programs to choose from. Take a pick from our selection of Hiking trips in French Alps. The mountains are calling!
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FAQs: Hiking in French Alps
What should I know about Hiking French Alps?
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.
Why should I choose French Alps for my Hiking adventure?
Amazing landscapes
The French Alps boast stunning mountain landscapes with beautiful valleys and lakes that will take your breath away.
Vibrant mountaineering environment
Because the French Alps are such a popular region for mountaineering, there is a lively environment that makes hiking in this region all the more fun!
Great access, accommodation and food
The French Alps are easy to access and well equipped for hiking adventures. Top-quality accommodation and food will make your adventure all the more enjoyable.
What can I expect from the weather during my Hiking trip in French Alps?
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.
Which language is predominantly spoken in the French Alps region?
French
What currency is accepted around French Alps?
Euro
How can I get to French Alps?
You can fly to Geneva, Lyon, Grenoble and Chambery, take a train or drive.
What's the country code for the French Alps region?
+33
When is the best time to travel to French Alps for Hiking?
For mountain climbing, the best months to visit are June to September.
What people are saying about Hiking | French Alps
Liam
Great adventure and lots of fun…very easy to give the highest recommendation! Paul
Ethan
Wonderful trip , Christel was a delightful experienced guide her passion for nature and the environment came through beautifully. I absolutely loved the trip and I hope we meet again.
Baher
The team of kookoo climb is an amazing one! starting from the initial arrangements with Xavi with his accuracy in providing all the details, as well as his prompt replies to every single inquiry from my side, till the completion of the Mont Blanc summit with the extraordinary mountain guide Marcal, who has taught me many things during this great journey! I highly recommend this successful team!
Rebecca
People have been congratulating me on having successfully climbed Mt Blanc however it was not down to me, it was down to our amazing guide Marc. Isra also helped us get organised and settled into the challenge ahead. A great team to have been apart of! If you want to climb Mnt Blanc-book here
SB
Great trip everything ran smoothly, the guide was fantastic would recommend.
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