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50 things to do around Chambéry and Aix-les-bains: day trips and activities within 2 hours
Nature or culture? Contemplative or hyperactive? Chambéry sits at the gateway to the Alps, less than two hours…
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National Parks and Protected Areas of the French Alps — Map and Guide
The French Alps are more than a mountain landscape — they are one of the last great refuges…
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When do alpine passes close? French Alps pass closing dates
Summer ends, the days shorten and the mountains turn golden. It is a magnificent season of transition —…
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When do alpine passes open? French Alps pass opening dates and guide
In the French Alps, most mountain passes close in winter — buried under snow and exposed to avalanche…
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Crossing the Alps from France to Italy: every option explained
Italy feels close from the French Alps — separated only by a handful of summits above 3,000 m.…
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Top 10 luxury ski resorts in France (ranked)
In France, when it comes to luxury skiing, Courchevel leads the field — it has the highest concentration…
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Ski resorts near Annecy: the complete guide
Annecy is one of the best-placed cities in the Alps for skiing. With Le Semnoz just 25 minutes…
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Ski resorts near Nice and the French Riviera
One of the great surprises of living on the French Riviera: the mountains are closer than you think.…
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Ski resorts near Paris : the best options for a weekend on the slopes
Paris is further from the mountains than Lyon or Geneva — but a ski weekend is entirely achievable.…
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Ski resorts near Geneva : the best options for a day or weekend on the slopes
Geneva is one of the best-placed cities in the world for skiing. French ski resorts start under 30…
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Ski resorts near Lyon : the best options for a day or weekend on the slopes
Lyon is one of the best-placed cities in Europe for a ski day trip or weekend, with small…
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The French Alps in winter without skiing : what to do and where to go?
Not a skier? You are in excellent company — and the French Alps in winter have far more…
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10 car-free ski resorts in the French Alps
In most ski resorts, the car is king — useful for unloading luggage at your apartment, unavoidable for…
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Learn to ski in the French Alps : complete beginners guide
In a week on the slopes, a complete beginner can progress from the nursery slope to comfortable blue…
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The highest villages in France
Saint-Véran is widely known as the highest village in France. The reality, however, is more nuanced. Several ski…
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Driving to the French Alps from the UK
Driving to the French Alps from the UK is one of the great European road trips — and…
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15 most beautiful landscapes in the French Alps
The Alps are far more than just a collection of ski resorts; they shelter geological and botanical treasures…
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The 10 most beautiful gardens to visit in the French Alps
Far from the wild, rugged image of rocky summits and sheer cliffs, the French Alps shelter true havens…
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Italian lakes: which are the closest to the French Alps ?
If you are currently staying in or based around the French Alps and fancy a spontaneous change of…
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The Italian Lakes: which are the most beautiful?
Northern Italy has some of the most beautiful lakes in the Alps — but choosing between them can…
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Top 10 best cheeses from the French Alps
The French Alps are extraordinary cheese country — high alpine pastures, raw milk traditions and a cheesemaking culture…
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French Alps in november: where to go and what to do
November in the French Alps is a secret month — suspended between the last fires of autumn and…
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French Alps in october: where to go and what to do
October in the Alps is a metamorphosis — a well-kept secret for those who love the mountains at…
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10 best campervan spots in the French Alps
Van travel in the French Alps is one of the great overlooked road trip experiences in Europe. Sleep…
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French Alps in september: where to go and what to do
September is, by most measures, the finest month in the French Alps. The summer crowds have gone home…
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French Alps in autumn: where to go and what to do
Autumn is the French Alps’ best-kept secret. From September to October, the mountains undergo a transformation that most…
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5 best beaches in Aix-les-Bains
Aix-les-Bains sits directly on the western shore of Lac du Bourget — France’s largest natural lake — and…
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Best beaches on Lake Geneva — French and Swiss shores
Lake Geneva (Lac Léman) is one of Europe’s great lakes — 580 km², 73 km long, framed by…
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5 best things to see around Chambéry and Aix-les-Bains
Chambéry and Aix-les-Bains sit at the heart of the French Alps — close enough to the major ski…
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Best Spa Centres in French Ski Resorts
A day on the ski slopes followed by a few hours in a mountain spa is one of…