The Complete French Alps Tour
Ready to experience the Alps like you've never experienced them before? Come along as we do six hikes in seven days along some of the most beautiful Alpine terrain you will ever see. We'll hike deep into the Aravis, into the Trois Vallees ski area and Tignes, Bonneval-sur-Arc, Jarjatte Vallee, and Chichilliane. Want to see the most beautiful hidden section of the Alps? This is the place to be.
Learn from a passionate professional
Our photographers are both passionate and knowledgeable about photography and the area. We take you to all the good spots and let you enjoy the journey along the way. We capture as many sunrises and sunsets as weather and the small group will allow, and after shooting, we return to the hotel for a couple post-editing tutorials.
Group size & Options
Not everyone runs at the same pace, and our tours are built to accommodate everyone. We keep group sizes small, so everyone will have some one on one time with the pro. We also will offer different options for everyone. Perhaps someone wants to work on astrophotography late at night, maybe someone else really wants sunrises. We try to be as flexible as possible, so you don't feel like you have to do everything, but you can still get as most out of the experience as you want.
Tour Price $3,500/person
Join us for a single supplement for $400. A single supplement is one full day of activities meeting in the town we will be in. It does not include room or board, but does include any transport during the day after your arrival in the town. We can help arrange your transport to the town for an additional price
Tour Dates
Nov 17 - 24, 2018
Day 1
The first day we pick you up at the train station in Annecy. From here we'll take your luggage to the hotel, while we wander along the lake for a little while. Then we'll head up into the mountains of La Clusaz in the Aravis to spend the night.
Day 2
The next day we wake up early and head out on our first and relatively easy hike with sights of Mont Blanc and hopeful sightings of Chamois or Ibex. We then head south to spend the night in the medieval city of Albertville.
Day 3
The third day we continue south to Pralognan la Vanoise, where we'll do an excellent hike to the Col de la Vanoise. We'll spend the night in this lovely setting.
Day 4
We wake up and head into the mountains to one of the most beautiful villages of France (Les Plus Villages de France) Bonneval-sur-Arc. And go one a lovely hike in these quiet mountains.
Day 5
The next day we head north to the gorgeous setting of Tignes, sitting on the shores of one of the largest lakes in the region. Here we'll have another quiet and beautiful hike into the surrounding hills.
Day 6
We wake up and have a long drive southwest to Chichiliane. This one of the most beautiful areas we'll go. From here we'll do another short hike and relax and recover for the last day.
Day 7
We head to the Vallon de la Jarjatte, some of the most striking peaks in the entire Alpine region. It's remote location ensures tranquility and a magnificient experience in the mountains. We are also very likely to see Chamois here.
Day 8
We check out of our hotel and take you back to the train station in Grenoble and say goodbye.
Additional Info
All of the hikes on the journey are relatively easy walks, with well groomed trails, hikes under 4 miles, and elevation gains of less than 1,000 ft at a time. Our guides are also aspirant mountain guides in the Alps (it's a thing) and can help pack photography materials when needed, but please let us know beforehand if you there is anything we should be aware of like a heart condition, etc.
Arrival
You will arrive in Annecy at the train station, and we will pick you up and shuttle your luggage to the hotel.
Departure
After checkout from the hotel in Vallon de la Jarjatte, we'll take you back to the train station in Grenoble.
Accommodations
We will stay at three and four star hotels or refuges in La Clusaz, Albertville, Pralognan la Vanoise, Bonneval sur Arc, Tignes, Chichiliane, and Vallon de la Jarjatte.
Meals
Meals will be provided for you and will consist of breakfast lunch and dinner. If you have any health concerns or diet restrictions please let us know beforehand, so we can accommodate you the best that we can.
Included
7 nights in hotel rooms
Transport during the trip
Meals
Not included
Visas (if you need them)
Tickets into and out of France
Insurance
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