What to do in French Alps

Activities, attractions and tours

Val-d\'Isere which includes snow as well as a small group of people
Val-d\'Isere which includes snow as well as a small group of people
Alpes du Nord featuring snow, snow skiing and a sporting event
Alpes du Nord which includes forest scenes, landscape views and a lake or waterhole
Alpes du Nord featuring cross-country skiing and snow

French Alps Attractions

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Activities and Tours

French Alps is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in French Alps to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind.

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French Alps Attractions

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1. Val Thorens Ski Resort

In addition to its prime location, the Val Thorens ski area is ideal for all levels from beginner to expert with its five terrain parks and 39 trails. With so much to experience, a season pass is one of the top deals around. However, if time does not permit, lift tickets will suit you well and may even be part of the many ski vacation packages available. Val Thorens ski packages can include anything from hotels to ski rentals to event tickets.
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Val Thorens Ski Resort featuring landscape views, snow and outdoor eating

2. Alpe d'Huez

You'll love the view from this mountain pasture that is situated in a prime location in the heart of the French Alps. The snow is always right once Alpe d'Huez skiing is in full swing. Start planning your ultimate getaway and check out affordable ski vacation packages, thanks to discount prices and great deals. The mountains are yours when you are perched in Alpe d'Huez France. The Meije, Mont Blanc, and Mont Cervin will simply steal your breath away each time your lift tickets take you to the top. Buy tickets for Alpe d'Huez ski excitement now and get your pass to a lifetime of memories that will bring you back for more in the years to come.
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Huez featuring snow, mountains and snow skiing

3. Avoriaz Ski Resort

When you make reservations for Avoriaz ski packages, you are in for more than some of the best skiing of your life. You can also take advantage of other top picks when it comes to entertaining yourself and anyone else along for the ride. When you're not using your pass or lift tickets to weather the slopes, go dogsledding, hike the White Trail, head out on show shoes, or enjoy a romantic trip into the past when you enjoy the vista from a horse-sleigh.
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View of the bar in the arrival of the cable cars in the ski area of Morzine - France

4. Les Deux Alpes Ski Resort

The village of Mont de Lans is one of the most popular for a ski vacation with its picturesque chalets capped with snow. Ski vacation packages may include these fabulous accommodations at a discount as well as ski rentals, event tickets, or a season pass.
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Les 2 Alpes showing mountains and snow

5. Lake Annecy

Lake Annecy is a scenic body of water in a mountain valley. Among the largest lakes in France, it is known for its cleanliness due to strict environmental regulations. Swim or participate in watersports in this natural oasis.
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Lake Annecy which includes mountains, a bay or harbor and boating

6. Val-d'Isere Ski Resort

Val d'Isère is an alpine resort in the Tarentaise Valley of southeastern France. Famed for diverse runs, magnificent alpine scenery and beautiful stone-and-wood chalets, Val d'Isère encompasses a vast area of perfectly groomed slopes and challenging backcountry. Visit the resort and its neighbor Tignes in the legendary Espace Killy, named after the triple Olympic champion.
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Val-d\'Isere which includes snow as well as a small group of people

7. Méribel Ski Resort

Placed in the center of the Three Valleys in France, which also include Courchevel and Val-Thorens, a ski vacation in Meribel has 68 trails and 41 lifts to keep its visitors busy during the season. While Meribel Ski Resort in France is best for intermediate skiers, beginners have plenty of space to practice in the Zen Zone and Ski Cool in addition to ski school. The black run, Vertical Xperience, is made for the top level of skiers and is nearly as enthralling as heli skiing. Avalanch’Camp teaches guests of all skill levels how to keep safe during their chilly adventures.
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Meribel Ski Resort featuring a small town or village and snow

8. Les Arcs

Les Arcs caters to the more experienced crowd with the majority of trails being at the intermediate or expert level, so beginners will benefit from the extra access while still enjoying the Les Arcs ski accommodations. Lift tickets for the resort’s 61 lifts are available at regular prices, but there is a discount for families. Deals on tickets for groups and Paradiski ski resort combinations are also sold throughout the season, many of which include rentals.
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Ski station high in the mountain Les Arcs region of Alps with chairlifts and snow peaks on background

9. Tignes Ski Resort

Tignes Ski Resort is among the most well-known winter sports networks in France. Its villages in the mountains cater to all your needs and its large network of ski slopes reach a height of 11,338 feet (3,456 meters). The resort is famous as a historic part of the 1992 Winter Olympics and the 1992 Winter Paralympics.
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Alpes du Nord featuring cross-country skiing and snow

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Val Thorens Ski Resort featuring snow skiing and snow as well as an individual male

Val Thorens Ski Resort

As one of the Three Valleys’ three resorts, Val Thorens’s high altitude guarantees excellent snow during the season.

Val Thorens Ski Resort
Huez featuring snow, mountains and snow skiing

Alpe d'Huez

When you are ready for a skiing adventure this season, the weather is just right in Alpe d'Huez. France invites you to take to the slopes at one of its best, the Alpe d'Huez Ski Resort.

Alpe d'Huez
Les 2 Alpes showing mountains and snow

Les Deux Alpes Ski Resort

Night skiing is not the only activity lighting up the evening in the Les Deux Alpes area. Full of nightclubs, bars, and family-friendly fun, Les Deux Alpes leaves no time to sleep.

Les Deux Alpes Ski Resort
Lake Annecy which includes mountains, a bay or harbor and boating

Lake Annecy

Swim in this very clean lake in the picturesque valley of the Rhône-Alpes region.

Lake Annecy
Val-d\'Isere which includes snow as well as a small group of people

Val-d'Isere Ski Resort

With perfect slopes, challenging backcountry, modern lifts and a charming village, this resort in the Espace Killy continues to raise the bar for alpine ski resorts.

Val-d'Isere Ski Resort
Meribel Ski Resort featuring a small town or village and snow

Méribel Ski Resort

Meribel skiing is the ultimate destination for those who love a little luxury in the snow without the touristy feel.

Méribel Ski Resort
Ski station high in the mountain Les Arcs region of Alps with chairlifts and snow peaks on background

Les Arcs

Les Arcs skiing is first-rate as it is, but with a Paradiski lift pass, you will be given admission to all resorts in the Paradiski area, increasing the number of trails from 107 to 253.

Les Arcs
Alpes du Nord featuring cross-country skiing and snow

Tignes Ski Resort

Ski your way through a complex maze of snowy slopes on the Grande Motte glacier at this purpose-built resort.

Tignes Ski Resort
Ski Restaurant on the Mountain Peak near Megeve in French Alps, France, Shutterstock ID 141161656, Purchase Order: -

Megeve Ski Resort

Hit the slopes in Megeve with a visit to Megeve Ski Resort. Discover the mountain views in this trendy area.

Megeve Ski Resort

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Aiguille du Midi glacier as viewed from Chamonix, France

Chamonix City Centre

4.5/5(33 area reviews)

Chamonix City Centre is a destination visitors seek out for is picture-perfect mountain views, relaxing spas, and popular ski slopes. You might want to check out attractions like Casino Le Royal Chamonix or Chamonix Alpine Museum while you're exploring the neighborhood.

Chamonix City Centre
Courchevel 1850 ski resort in the Three Valleys

Courchevel 1850

Courchevel 1850 is noteworthy for its skiing, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Chenus Gondola and Jardin Alpin 2 Gondola.

Courchevel 1850
Jardins de I\'Europe

Annecy Old Town

4/5(15 area reviews)

Divided with waterways, the city in the mountains is famed for its scenic views. Walk along quaint streets and discover its year-round attractions.

Annecy Old Town
Argentiere featuring a small town or village and street scenes

Argentière

Come to this attractive village for majestic Alpine scenery as well as all sorts of adventures and sports such as skiing, snowboarding, snow shoeing, hiking and climbing.

Argentière
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Courchevel 1650

Courchevel 1650 is noteworthy for its skiing, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Ariondaz Gondola and Mickey Ski Lift.

Courchevel 1650
Opening ski season with a lovely weather!!

Jeux

While visiting Jeux, you might make a stop by sights like Palais des Sports and Museum of Huez and Oisans.

Jeux

 

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Day trip destinations from French Alps

Chambery showing a fountain, heritage architecture and street scenes

Chambery

Grenoble-Bastille Cable Car showing a city, night scenes and a river or creek

Grenoble

Annecy featuring a sunset and a river or creek

Annecy

Courmayeur featuring mountains and snow

Courmayeur

Panorama of the cillage of Villard de Lans, Vercors, France; Shutterstock ID 200759762; purchase_order: SP-1332 HA Batch 2 August 2018; Order: ; client: HomeAway; other: To be paid with HA budget

Villard-de-Lans

Paysage du Massif des Bauges en Hiver , Savoie , France

Albertville

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Annemasse

Statue of "The Great France" was placed at the top of the fort in the French Alps in 1933. It was intended to commemorate the intervention of the US Army in the First World War and to salute world peace. The fort is now in ruins but offers dramatic views of the town below and the French Alps. #History

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