Chamonix

Holidays

4-Day Mont Blanc Trekking Tour in Italy and France

Join us on a spectacular Trekking around the world famous Tour de Mont Blanc route. We spend nights at altitude in remote mountain refuges while taking in the varied alpine scenery of the Aosta Valley and Haute Savoie. Idyllic pastures…

Trekking
Alps, Chamonix, Courmayeur, Europe, France, French Alps, Italy, Les Contamines, Les Houches

Ax les Thermes to Lacave in Pyrenees one of the best Multi-day MTB routes in France Image of Ax 3 domaine Maxi Avalanche 2018

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9 best French mountain biking tours: Multi-day MTB routes in France

Looking for epic off-road rides? Then multi-day MTB routes in France are hard to beat. From the Pyrenees to the Alps, and the Central Massif to the Med to the options are endless. Lucky for you we’ve pulled together the…

Holidays

7-Day Holiday in Chamonix France: Learn Alpine Hiking Skills

Learn alpine hiking skills on this 7-day holiday in Chamonix, France! This week long course covers the skills needed for trekking in the Alps. It’s ideal if you like hiking but rarely go out alone or lead a group, or…

Holidays

Chamonix Hiking Week in France

Enjoy a Chamonix hiking week in France! Chamonix is home to some of the best known and most spectacular hikes in the Alps. On this trip we’ll tackle a hand picked selection of the very best, such as Lac Blanc…

Hiking
Aiguille du Midi, Alps, Brevent, Chamonix, Europe, France, French Alps, Mont Blanc

Holidays

One Week Trekking Holiday in Mont Blanc

The one week trekking holiday in Mont Blanc is THE hike to do in the European Alps. Cross three countries, high mountain passes, incredible scenery, and idyllic valleys as you hike around the highest mountain in Western Europe. The whole…

Holidays

Ski Holiday in the French Alps: Off Piste Skiing in France

Off piste skiing in France! Enjoy a ski holiday in the French Alps. Exploring more of the mountain in natural terrain is a whole new level of fun compared to groomed pistes, but it comes with an increased level of…

Holidays

Exclusive 18–30 One-Week Snowboarding Holiday in France

Exclusive 18–30 One-Week Snowboarding Holiday in France UCPA are hosting 18–30 year olds ONLY on 7 different dates throughout the winter season taking over 7 of the best UCPA centres. A great opportunity to ski or snowboard with likeminded people…

1-Week Ski Holiday in France: Exclusive for 18–30 year olds

1-Week Ski Holiday in France: Exclusive for 18–30 year olds UCPA are hosting 18–30 year olds ONLY on 7 different dates throughout the winter season taking over 7 of the best UCPA centres. A great opportunity to ski or snowboard…

trekking Cradle mountain in Tasmania, Australia Flickr image by Scott Cresswell

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Best trekking holidays: Most iconic treks by continent

Deciding the best trekking holidays and most iconic treks by continent, is daunting. Actually it is a mountainous task. I have done a fair amount of trekking but obviously I have not hiked every trail so how can I choose the best? I have based…

Hiking, Overlanding, Trekking
Africa, Alaska, Alps, Andes, Anti Atlas, Argentina, Arusha, Asia, Australia, Beijing, Bennett, British Columbia, Canada, Chamonix, Chile, China, Col De Balme, Cradle Mountain, Cusco, Dyea, Europe, Everest Base Camp, Fitzroy Massif, France, French Alps, Georgia (USA), Himalayas, Italian Alps, Italy, Lake St Clair, Lake Te Anau, Lukla, Machu Picchu, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Midi Pyrenees, Milford Sound, Mont Blanc, Morocco, Mount Everest, Mount Katahdin, Mount Kilimanjaro, Mount Toubkal, Nepal, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York State, New Zealand, North America, North Carolina, Oceania, Patagonia, Pennsylvania, Peru, Pyrenees Mountains, Rhone Alpes, Santiago De Compostela, Sarria, South America, South Island, Spain, Springer Mountain, St Jean de Pied de Port, Swiss Alps, Switzerland, Tanzania, Tasmania, Tennessee, Torres Del Paine, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia

Holidays

France eMTB holiday: E-Mountain Biking in Mont Blanc Region

France eMTB holiday: E-Mountain Biking in Mont Blanc Region If you can mountain bike but have never seen what an emtb can enable you to do…this is the course for you. Go further, higher, longer and escape for several days in…

eBiking
Alps, Chamonix, Europe, France, French Alps, Les Houches, Mont Blanc, Rhone Alpes

Rock Climbing in Chamonix Flickr CC image by Masa Sakano

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Rock Climbing in Chamonix: Cuts, Crags, Crampons & Crying

It’s been quite a month of mountaineering and rock climbing in Chamonix! July was dominated by rainfall last seen on the West Coast of Scotland. But August stepped up to the mark with both the sun and rock lizards coming…

Deal of the week 10 percent off 4 day trekking tour of Mont Blanc by White Marmotte

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Deal of the week: 10% off 4 day trekking tour of Mont Blanc

Would you like to explore one of the world’s most iconic mountains on a multi-day hiking adventure? You can do just that with our deal of the week! During this four day trekking tour of Mont Blanc you hike from…

Hiking, Trekking
Alps, Aosta, Chamonix, Courmayeur, France, French Alps, Italian Alps, Italy, Les Contamines, Les Houches, Mont Blanc, Rhone Alpes

Verbier one of the best skiing destinations on the planet Image by RAPHAEL SURMONT Verbier Tourism

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Best ski resorts worldwide: Top 11 skiing destinations on the planet

Planning to hit the slopes this winter but only the best ski resorts worldwide will do? In that case, you’d better check out the top 11 skiing destinations on the planet below. From Austria to Argentina we’ve got you covered!…

Skiing
Alps, Argentina, Arlberg Ski Area, Aspen, Austrian Alps, Blackcomb, British Columbia, Canada, Cardrona, Chamonix, Colorado, Dolomites, Dolomiti Superski Area, Europe, Four Valleys, France, French Alps, Hokkaido, Italian Alps, Italy, Japan, Las Lenas, Les Arcs, Mendoza, New Zealand, Niseko, North America, Otzal, Paradiski, Rhone Alpes, Rocky Mountains, Solden, South America, South Island, St Anton, Swiss Alps, Switzerland, Tirol, Treble Cone, Trentino Alto Adige, United States, Val Gardena, Valais, Verbier, Wanaka, Whistler

France off-piste skiing day: French Alps freeride ski experience with esf

Courses

France Splitboarding course: Splitboard lessons in the Alps

Are you a snowboarder who wants to explore away from the regular slopes under your own steam? Then a France Splitboarding course with esf is what you are looking for. So if you are you a good snowboarder and want…

Splitboarding
Alpe d'Huez, Alpes Maritimes, Alps, Arc 1600, Arc 1800, Arc 2000, Argentiere, Aussois, Avoriaz, Chamonix, Champagny, Chatel, Combloux, Courchevel, Espace Killy, Europe, Evasion Mont Blanc, Flaine, France, French Alps, Grand Domaine, Grand Massif, Hautes Alpes, La Chapelle d'Abondance, La Clusaz, La Norma, La Plagne, La Rosiere, La Tania, La Toussuire, Le Corbier, Le Grand Bornand, Les Arcs, Les Carroz, Les Contamines, Les Deux Alpes, Les Gets, Les Houches, Les Karellis, Les Menuires, Les Sybelles, Lindarets, Longchamp, Megève, Meribel, Montalbert, Montchavin, Montgenevre, Morzine, Paradiski, Peisey-Nancroix, Portes Du Soleil, Rhone Alpes, Saint Francois, Saint Sorlin d'Arves, Sainte Foy, Sainte Gervais, Samoens, Serre Chevalier, Southern French Alps, Sybelles Maurienne, Tarentaise Valley, Three Valleys, Tignes, Val Cenis, Val D'Isere, Val Thorens, Valfrejus, Vallandry, Valloire, Valmeinier, Valmorel, Villeneuve

Courses

Ski Touring course in France: Backcountry skiing in the Alps

Want to explore away from the regular slopes under your own steam? Then a ski touring course in France with esf which will see you backcountry skiing in the Alps. So if you are you a good skier and want…

Ski Touring
Alpe d'Huez, Alpes Maritimes, Alps, Arc 1600, Arc 1800, Arc 2000, Argentiere, Aussois, Avoriaz, Chamonix, Champagny, Chatel, Combloux, Courchevel, Espace Killy, Europe, Evasion Mont Blanc, Flaine, France, French Alps, Grand Domaine, Grand Massif, Hautes Alpes, La Chapelle d'Abondance, La Clusaz, La Norma, La Plagne, La Rosiere, La Tania, La Toussuire, Le Corbier, Le Grand Bornand, Les Arcs, Les Carroz, Les Contamines, Les Deux Alpes, Les Gets, Les Houches, Les Karellis, Les Menuires, Les Sybelles, Lindarets, Longchamp, Megève, Meribel, Montalbert, Montchavin, Montgenevre, Morzine, Paradiski, Peisey-Nancroix, Portes Du Soleil, Rhone Alpes, Saint Francois, Saint Sorlin d'Arves, Sainte Foy, Sainte Gervais, Samoens, Serre Chevalier, Southern French Alps, Sybelles Maurienne, Tarentaise Valley, Three Valleys, Tignes, Val Cenis, Val D'Isere, Val Thorens, Valfrejus, Vallandry, Valloire, Valmeinier, Valmorel, Villeneuve

France ski racing course: Learn to ski race in the Alps with esf

Courses

French Alps slalom training: Learn to ski slalom in France

esf nurtures and grows the seeds of champions and encourages everyone to surpass themselves. Club esf will take you to the top – Train throughout the season and be on top of the test. Do you dream of the perfect…

Skiing
Alpe d'Huez, Alpes Maritimes, Alps, Arc 1600, Arc 1800, Arc 2000, Argentiere, Aussois, Avoriaz, Chamonix, Champagny, Chatel, Combloux, Courchevel, Espace Killy, Europe, Evasion Mont Blanc, Flaine, France, French Alps, Grand Domaine, Grand Massif, Hautes Alpes, La Chapelle d'Abondance, La Clusaz, La Norma, La Plagne, La Rosiere, La Tania, La Toussuire, Le Corbier, Le Grand Bornand, Les Arcs, Les Carroz, Les Contamines, Les Deux Alpes, Les Gets, Les Houches, Les Karellis, Les Menuires, Les Sybelles, Lindarets, Longchamp, Megève, Meribel, Montalbert, Montchavin, Montgenevre, Morzine, Paradiski, Peisey-Nancroix, Portes Du Soleil, Rhone Alpes, Saint Francois, Saint Sorlin d'Arves, Sainte Foy, Sainte Gervais, Samoens, Serre Chevalier, Southern French Alps, Sybelles Maurienne, Tarentaise Valley, Three Valleys, Tignes, Val Cenis, Val D'Isere, Val Thorens, Valfrejus, Vallandry, Valloire, Valmeinier, Valmorel, Villeneuve

Courses

France ski racing course: Learn to ski race in the Alps

Skiing
Alpe d'Huez, Alpes Maritimes, Alps, Arc 1600, Arc 1800, Arc 2000, Argentiere, Aussois, Avoriaz, Chamonix, Champagny, Chatel, Combloux, Courchevel, Espace Killy, Europe, Evasion Mont Blanc, Flaine, France, French Alps, Grand Domaine, Grand Massif, Hautes Alpes, La Chapelle d'Abondance, La Clusaz, La Norma, La Plagne, La Rosiere, La Tania, La Toussuire, Le Corbier, Le Grand Bornand, Les Arcs, Les Carroz, Les Contamines, Les Deux Alpes, Les Gets, Les Houches, Les Karellis, Les Menuires, Les Sybelles, Lindarets, Longchamp, Megève, Meribel, Montalbert, Montchavin, Montgenevre, Morzine, Paradiski, Peisey-Nancroix, Portes Du Soleil, Rhone Alpes, Saint Francois, Saint Sorlin d'Arves, Sainte Foy, Sainte Gervais, Samoens, Serre Chevalier, Southern French Alps, Sybelles Maurienne, Tarentaise Valley, Three Valleys, Tignes, Val Cenis, Val D'Isere, Val Thorens, Valfrejus, Vallandry, Valloire, Valmeinier, Valmorel, Villeneuve

Courses

French Alps Nordic/Cross Country skiing lessons in France

Surprise yourself in other disciplines under the guidance of our esf mountain enthusiasts! Disciplines include: Cross Country Skiing, Biathlon, Ski Touring plus more. Who is Cross Country Skiing for? Not necessarily a typical British pastime, Cross Country skiing can offer…

Cross Country Skiing
Alpe d'Huez, Alpes Maritimes, Alps, Arc 1600, Arc 1800, Arc 2000, Argentiere, Aussois, Avoriaz, Chamonix, Champagny, Chatel, Combloux, Courchevel, Espace Killy, Europe, Evasion Mont Blanc, Flaine, France, French Alps, Grand Domaine, Grand Massif, Hautes Alpes, La Chapelle d'Abondance, La Clusaz, La Norma, La Plagne, La Rosiere, La Tania, La Toussuire, Le Corbier, Le Grand Bornand, Les Arcs, Les Carroz, Les Contamines, Les Deux Alpes, Les Gets, Les Houches, Les Karellis, Les Menuires, Les Sybelles, Lindarets, Longchamp, Megève, Meribel, Montalbert, Montchavin, Montgenevre, Morzine, Paradiski, Peisey-Nancroix, Portes Du Soleil, Rhone Alpes, Saint Francois, Saint Sorlin d'Arves, Sainte Foy, Sainte Gervais, Samoens, Serre Chevalier, Southern French Alps, Sybelles Maurienne, Tarentaise Valley, Three Valleys, Tignes, Val Cenis, Val D'Isere, Val Thorens, Valfrejus, Vallandry, Valloire, Valmeinier, Valmorel, Villeneuve

Experiences

Guided skiing in France with ESF ski instructor for a day

Hire your own esf instructor to ensure you see and discover the areas you want to see. This service allows you or small groups of family and friends to explore more of the mountains with an esf instructor. One of…

Skiing
Alpe d'Huez, Alpes Maritimes, Alps, Arc 1600, Arc 1800, Arc 1950, Arc 2000, Argentiere, Aussois, Avoriaz, Chamonix, Champagny, Chatel, Combloux, Courchevel, Espace Killy, Europe, Evasion Mont Blanc, Flaine, France, French Alps, Grand Domaine, Grand Massif, Hautes Alpes, La Chapelle d'Abondance, La Clusaz, La Norma, La Plagne, La Rosiere, La Tania, La Toussuire, Le Corbier, Le Grand Bornand, Les Arcs, Les Carroz, Les Contamines, Les Deux Alpes, Les Gets, Les Houches, Les Karellis, Les Menuires, Les Sybelles, Lindarets, Longchamp, Megève, Meribel, Montalbert, Montchavin, Montgenevre, Morzine, Paradiski, Peisey-Nancroix, Portes Du Soleil, Rhone Alpes, Saint Francois, Saint Sorlin d'Arves, Sainte Foy, Sainte Gervais, Samoens, Serre Chevalier, Southern French Alps, Sybelles Maurienne, Tarentaise Valley, Three Valleys, Tignes, Val Cenis, Val D'Isere, Val Thorens, Valfrejus, Vallandry, Valloire, Valmeinier, Valmorel, Villeneuve

Experiences

France freeride snowboarding day: Off Piste Alps snowboard experience

Take yourself over the edge of the regular slopes and off the beaten track on a France freeride snowboarding day. Are you a very good snowboarder and want to explore new horizons as well as experience new thrills, knee deep…

Snowboarding
Alpe d'Huez, Alpes Maritimes, Alps, Arc 1600, Arc 1800, Arc 1950, Arc 2000, Argentiere, Aussois, Avoriaz, Chamonix, Champagny, Chatel, Combloux, Courchevel, Espace Killy, Europe, Evasion Mont Blanc, Flaine, France, French Alps, Grand Domaine, Grand Massif, Hautes Alpes, La Chapelle d'Abondance, La Clusaz, La Norma, La Plagne, La Rosiere, La Tania, La Toussuire, Le Corbier, Le Grand Bornand, Les Arcs, Les Carroz, Les Contamines, Les Deux Alpes, Les Gets, Les Houches, Les Karellis, Les Menuires, Les Sybelles, Lindarets, Longchamp, Megève, Meribel, Montalbert, Montchavin, Montgenevre, Morzine, Paradiski, Peisey-Nancroix, Portes Du Soleil, Rhone Alpes, Saint Francois, Saint Sorlin d'Arves, Sainte Foy, Sainte Gervais, Samoens, Serre Chevalier, Southern French Alps, Sybelles Maurienne, Tarentaise Valley, Three Valleys, Tignes, Val Cenis, Val D'Isere, Val Thorens, Valfrejus, Vallandry, Valloire, Valmeinier, Valmorel, Villeneuve