The 10 Best Tours in French Alps, French Alps

July 8, 2021 Tonie Szymanski

Discover the best top things to do in French Alps, France including Canyon des Ecouges intermediate part (4h30 of canyoning), Paris Food Tour: Tastiest Treats & Gastronomic Delights of Paris With a Local, Ski Family Ski School Val Thorens, paragliding discovery flight, Whitewater swimming (Hydrospeed) on the Durance, Guided tour of the city of Evian-les-Bains, Paragliding Tandem Flight over the Alps in Chamonix, Sports canyoning in the Vercors near Grenoble, Canyoning Annecy Angon Discovery, Rafting on the Durance - Embrun.
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1. Canyon des Ecouges intermediate part (4h30 of canyoning)

120 Route de l'École, 38470 Saint-Gervais, France Vertical Aventure
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5.0 based on 10 reviews

The middle part of the Ecouges canyon is a perfect sport discovery of the Vercors massif near Grenoble Lyon and Valence There are several beautiful rappels up to 28m max and many jumps (never compulsory) and slides. It is a good half-day of activity of 4:30 in a remarkably sculpted canyon with superb waterfalls and basins ideal to receive jumps and slides.

Inclusions: Helmet, harness, neoprene wetsuits and neoprene socks, Insurance, Pictures of the release (digital version) for download

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Reviewed By Sar00

We went for a full day of canyoning (9-15 hr) on the Furon River and had an excellent time. Romain our guide led us through numerous jumps, slides, abseiling from waterfalls etc., which was challenging but never felt unsafe. It was our third canyoning trip and definitely the best so far!

2. Paris Food Tour: Tastiest Treats & Gastronomic Delights of Paris With a Local

Paris, France City Unscripted
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You’ll join one of our local insiders to take your taste buds on an adventure through Paris’s 11th arrondissement; the crème de la crème of the capital’s culinary world. Stop by Café Charbon in the lively Oberkampf district which has been around for over 100 years. Maybe you’d like to try Franco-Japanese fusion food at Le Petit Keller? We’re talking donburi bowls with marinated poached eggs coupled up with a delicious, organic wine. Within 24 hours after booking you'll receive a short questionnaire about your personality and interests. Based on your responses, you'll be assigned a like-minded host. Your host will communicate with you directly to suggest an itinerary to help you discover what makes the city unique. You will also agree on a meeting time and place. Your itinerary is flexible, so during the experience, you can always change your mind about what you want to do.

Inclusions: Private and personalized experience, 3 hours with a host, Walking experience (if required, your host can suggest public transport or private taxi options), 6 tastings of must-try Paris foods to taste recommended by your host, based on your preferences, 2 drinks (alcoholic or non-alcoholic), Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)

Exclusions: Food and drinks in addition to those included in the experience, Tickets to any attractions, Transportation costs , Gratuities (optional)

Reviewed By vero_barcia08

The neighbourhood of La Marais is absolutely charming and Beatriz has been an awesome tour guide. You get to talk to the company and thell them your interests so they pair you up with the most suitable guide. And Beatriz was the best! Amazing food, interesting conversations and a lovely afternoon spent in Paris.

3. Ski Family Ski School Val Thorens

Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, 73440 Les Belleville, France Ski Family Ski School Val Thorens
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5.0 based on 8 reviews

With Ski Family, - You easily manage your reservations - You get all the information of the instructor and the course before arriving - Every day you receive personalized advice, your rewards and your photos, to learn in a more efficient and fun way Discipline: alpine skiing and snowboarding lessons Types: groups, private groups and private lessons Ages: children from 6 years old, adolescents and adults

Inclusions: Custom tracking via the app, Courses provided by an ESI Instructor, State Graduate, Course photos, Medals and award badges, Custom comments of the monitor

Exclusions: Ski equipment, Ski pass

Reviewed By Axel H

Great session, instructor was really careful and now i track my improvement ! No doubt I will use them again

4. paragliding discovery flight

MONT-BLANC Natural Resort, 29 Route Henriette d'Angeville, 74400 Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France ascendance parapente chamonix
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Paragliding is the best way to fly. It is not noisy. Far from traffic jams and pollution. In one of the most magnificent surroundings in France you can admire all that nature has to offer. We will see the climbing routes, the hiking trails, and if you want I can offer you a little adrenaline before going back to the cows floor.

Inclusions: helmets and gloves

Exclusions: Private transportation, ski lifts are not included in the price

5. Whitewater swimming (Hydrospeed) on the Durance

EVP - Eau Vive Passion (Durance - Rabioux), Route St-James La vague du Rabioux, 05380 Châteauroux-les-Alpes, France EVP - Eau Vive Passion (Durance)
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The Durance is without doubt the best river in France to learn to navigate and discover whitewater swimming. Your body will be in constant contact with water and your float. Thanks to advice and an appropriate technique that our instructors will teach you, you will be able to discover unique sensations of skiing and well-being. The ideal route for a first experience is the one that will take you from the famous wave of the Rabioux to Embrun.

Inclusions: suitable technical equipment meeting CE standards (don't forget your swimsuit and pair of shoes): 5 mm neoprene suit, 5 mm neoprene jacket, safety vest, helmet, paddle, Private transportation

Exclusions: Think about your swimsuit and shoes that will get wet, Take your towels if you wish to rinse or wash after the descent in our private showers reserved for you.

Reviewed By caduke

Great experience with super guide. Wonderful views of nature, beautiful surrounding and river Durance.

6. Guided tour of the city of Evian-les-Bains

Bleu Marine Snack Bar, 74500 Évian-les-Bains, France Marine Blaire Guide - Conférencière
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I offer you a guided, fun and educational tour. Come and discover the Belle Époque on the shores of Lake Geneva. Evian-les-Bains is a magnificent city which has developed through hydrotherapy. You will appreciate the neoclassical architecture and the importance of the Art Nouveau styles and the Decorative Arts. You will also discover vestiges of Medieval Haute-Savoie. We will discover emblematic buildings of the city of Evian-les-Bains such as the Church of Our Lady of the Assumption, the Palais Lumière, the Villa Lumière and the Casino of Evian. Not only will you have a great time, but you will also learn a lot during this tour.

Inclusions: Evian city map

Exclusions: Entrance ticket exhibition Palais Lumière and Maison Gribaldi, Private transportation, mask and hydroalcoholic gel, tickets for a visit to the Pré Curieux and Latin Veil "La Savoie"

7. Paragliding Tandem Flight over the Alps in Chamonix

Brévent - Télécabine de Planpraz, 61 Route Henriette d'Angeville, 74400 Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France Air Sports Chamonix
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Paragliding is one of the best things to do in Chamonix. Enjoy a paragliding tandem flight over the Alps. You will fly up to 30 minutes just in front of the Mont-Blanc. This flight is the perfect way to get introduced to paragliding. While flying, you can admire the wonderful and unique views over the Alps and their summits. Your pilot will ask you to try yourself to fly the parapente. Thanks to our professional instructors, you will be able to do this activity safely. All our instructors hold official french paragliding teacher certificate, and subscribe to a full insurance, valid for you and for them.

Inclusions: Driver/guide, Use of helmet, Inssurance

Exclusions: Photos and HD video of the flight (available to purchase: 30 euros), Ticket for the cable car to reach the takeoff place (available to purchase in our office: about 16€)

Reviewed By ambroisef2016

I did an acrobatic tandem flight and a hike at the Aiguille du Midi. It was perfectly organized and the pilots were all very nice, thank you Airsport Chamonix !!!

8. Sports canyoning in the Vercors near Grenoble

75 Place du Village, 38470 Saint-Gervais, France Yes We Canyon
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Incredible excursion in the Ecouges canyon. One of the most beautiful canyon in Europe. Located on the Vercors, an extraordinary Pre-Alpine massif. You will spend half a day or an extraordinary day. A summary of thrills to share with family, friends or couples. All formulas are possible.

Inclusions: 5mm neprene wetsuit, 3mm neoprene sock, Harness and individual helmet, Supervision by a state-certified guide, PHOTOS OF YOUR ACTIVITY, Individual accident insurance

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Reviewed By AnneliesB75

It was super fun doing canyoning with Yoan! He is very open and funny, we laughed a lot. Unfortunately there was no boat ;)

9. Canyoning Annecy Angon Discovery

811 Route des Vignes, 74290 Talloires-Montmin, France Terreo Canyoning
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The Angon canyon is the main course on the shores of Lake Annecy. This course is accessible to the greatest number, children from 8 years. With family or friends you will keep a great memory of this adventure. We offer the photos of the output for download on our website.

Inclusions: Neoprene wetsuit and socks.

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Reviewed By Kees1w245

It was a great experience! We had a lot of fun with our guide Paul in Angon. We recomend to try it yourself!

10. Rafting on the Durance - Embrun

EVP - Eau Vive Passion (Durance - Rabioux), Route St-James La vague du Rabioux, 05380 Châteauroux-les-Alpes, France EVP - Eau Vive Passion (Durance)
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On the Durance, rafting is practicable for the whole family thanks to inflatable boats that can range from 4 to 10 seats. You can descend this magnificent river at the gates of the Ecrins National Park, between the village of Châteauroux-les-Alpes and Embrun for a half-day discovery or between Eygliers and Embrun for the day punctuated by a barbecue meal by the river in front of the magnificent wave of Rabioux. Throughout this descent our rafting guides will show you the maneuvers that allow you to navigate safely on the river. The adventure then begins with sharing of splashes, swimming and good humor.

Inclusions: suitable technical equipment meeting CE standards (don't forget your swimsuit and pair of shoes): 5 mm neoprene suit, 5 mm neoprene jacket, safety vest, helmet, paddle, Private transportation

Exclusions: Think about your swimsuit and shoes that will get wet

Reviewed By caduke

Great experience with super guide. Wonderful views of nature, beautiful surrounding and river Durance.

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