French Alps Walking Holidays

The GR5 runs the length of the French Alps from Lake Geneva to Nice, and you can walk it stage by stage past the Mont Blanc glaciers, through the Vanoise, the Queyras and the Mercantour. Expect balcony paths, cols above 2,500m, ibex and marmots on the slopes, and nights in refuges or valley guesthouses. High routes open roughly mid-June to late September; Beaufort cheese and Savoie whites wait at the bottom.

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Local Winter Tales: Immersing in France and Italy’s Winter Traditions

Experience the winter traditions of France and Italy as you witness stunning scenery

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12 days
TOUR OF MONT AIGUILLE- VERCORS

Tour of Mont Aiguille- Vercors

A short break, circular trail around the stunning Mont Aiguille in the dramatic Vercors Regional Park

£ 935

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6 days
TREKKING TOUR OF THE VANOISE

Vanoise Explorer

A walking holiday based in Pralognan-la-Vanoise to explore the wild and unspoiled mountain scenery in the Vanoise National Park in the French Alps

£ 1,435

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11 days
PANORAMIC VERCORS

Panoramic Vercors

A wonderful linear trail through the stunning and dramatic Vercors Regional Park in the French Alps

£ 1,155

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8 days
TREKKING TOUR OF THE VANOISE

Trekking Tour of the Vanoise

6 days trekking through pristine mountain scenery in the Vanoise National Park. Spot ibex and be amazed by the jagged glacier-covered peaks in this beautiful part of France.

£ 850

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12 days
TOUR OF THE UBAYE - HIDDEN ALPS

Tour of the Ubaye – Hidden Alps

A circular walking trail through a hidden and unspoilt corner of the French Alps with a small excursion into Italy.

£ 915

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7 days
QUEYRAS BEST KEPT SECRET

Queyras Best Kept Secret

A centre-based holiday to explore the best of an unspoilt, rugged Alpine region with breathtaking scenery and dramatic walking.

£ 1,195

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17 days
TOUR OF QUEYRAS - AN ALPINE SECRET

Tour of Queyras – An Alpine Secret

A unique trek through an unspoilt, rugged Alpine region with breathtaking scenery and dramtic walking.

£ 1,330

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9 days
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Les Ecrins: Panoramic Alpine Trail

A traverse across the northern edge of the Ecrins with Superb panoramic views of dramatic and glacier-clad mountains

£ 1,150

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6 days
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Alps to Med Trail

A beautiful walk from the Mercantour Alps to the Mediterranean coast at Menton

£ 1,275

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8 days
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Alpine Adventure: Roya to Menton via GR52

Alternative Part 4 of a trek from Lake Geneva to the Med along the length of the French Alps

£ 1,195

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10 days
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Alpine Adventure: GR5 Roya to Nice

Final part (out of 4) of a superb trek from Lake Geneva to Nice along the length of the French Alps

£ 1,035

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6 days

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Introduction to French Alps

The GR5 runs the length of the French Alps from Lake Geneva to Nice, and you can walk it stage by stage past the Mont Blanc glaciers, through the Vanoise, the Queyras and the Mercantour. Expect balcony paths, cols above 2,500m, ibex and marmots on the slopes, and nights in refuges or valley guesthouses. High routes open roughly mid-June to late September; Beaufort cheese and Savoie whites wait at the bottom.

  • GR5 traverse from Lake Geneva to Nice, split into manageable stages
  • Vanoise, Écrins, Queyras, Mercantour and Vercors parks
  • Ibex, chamois, marmots, golden eagles and bearded vultures
  • Luggage transfers on most treks, so you carry a day pack
  • High-level walking season mid-June to late September

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High Point Holidays is an independent tour operator creating unique and authentic trips in Europe, with a focus on France, the United Kingdom and Ireland.

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Every trip is shaped entirely around you — your interests, your pace, your dreams — crafting a journey that feels unmistakably yours.

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We tread lightly wherever we go — supporting local communities, protecting wild places, and ensuring every journey leaves more than it takes.

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Plans change, and so do we — adapting itineraries on the move, so your journey always reflects how you feel in the moment.

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