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Hiking Tours in the French Alps

Hiking tours in the French Alps take you beyond any single circuit, through high mountain terrain in Vanoise and Écrins National Parks and the valleys around Chamonix. Macs Adventure plans every stage, from mountain hotels to daily luggage transfers.

While our Tour du Mont Blanc trip follows one famous circuit, French Alps routes range more widely - alpine lakes in Vanoise, glacier views in Écrins, and quieter valleys away from the crowds. Trips run 6 to 10 days, graded Moderate to Challenging.

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  • France · Italy · Switzerland

    Tour du Mont Blanc in Huts

    • Walking
    • 8–14 days
    • Moderate - Challenging
    from$3,910CAD pp
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Here's why the French Alps offer more than one classic circuit:

  • Vanoise National Park was France's first national park, home to ibex, chamois, and alpine lakes
  • Écrins National Park holds some of the highest peaks in the French Alps outside Mont Blanc
  • Chamonix Valley routes offer high-Alpine scenery on shorter, more accessible itineraries
  • Mountain refuges and family-run hotels provide comfortable stops between high passes
  • Routes graded Moderate to Challenging suit experienced hikers wanting more than one iconic trail
three people hiking the Tour du mont Blanc

French Alps like a local

  • When to go

    Mid-June through September for high-Alpine trails, once winter snow has cleared from the passes. July and August are busiest and warmest.

  • What the trail is like

    High mountain terrain with real elevation gain - alpine passes, glacial valleys, and rocky ridgelines in Vanoise and Écrins. Good hiking fitness is essential.

  • Where you'll stay

    Mountain refuges and family-run hotels in villages throughout the French Alps, chosen for location and comfort after a long day's ascent.

  • How is this different from the Tour du Mont Blanc

    The Tour du Mont Blanc follows one specific circuit around the Mont Blanc massif. Our broader French Alps routes cover other ranges, including Vanoise and Écrins, for hikers who want a different Alpine experience.

  • How fit do I need to be

    These routes are graded Moderate to Challenging, with real daily ascent. Previous multi-day hiking experience is recommended for the higher passes.

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