Southern French Alps

Andrlac, Rodellar, 6b+ climbing summer road trip one of the best adventures of 2025 image by Rockbusters

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Top 10 Adventures in 2025: Best Extreme Sports Holidays

With 2024 coming to a close let’s look at the the top 10 adventures in 2025. Want a year of exciting trips? Then check out best extreme sports holidays on the planet. From canyoning to climbing and skiing to scuba…

Camping, Canyoning, Cat Ski / Board, Heli Ski / Board, Kayaking, Kitesurfing, Mountaineering, Scuba Diving, Sea Kayaking, Ski Touring, Skiing, Snowboarding, Splitboarding, Trekking
Alps, Andalucia, Asia, Austria, Bovec, British Columbia, Canada, Ceuse, Chuuk Lagoon, Coast Mountains, Czech Republic, Erzurum, Europe, Georgia (Country), Germany, Italy, Kackar Mountains, Mera Peak, Mestia, Micronesia, Nepal, North America, Orpierre, Pacific Ocean, Skeena River, Slovenia, Southern French Alps, Spain, Svaneti, Tarifa, Triglav National Park, Turkey

Holidays

Self guided road cycling holiday in the Southern French Alps

Challenge yourself on the iconic climbs of the Southern French Alps: col du Noyer, Galibier, Izoard, Lautaret, Granon, Echelle, Orcieres, Risoul, Agnel, Vars, the tour of the Serre Ponçon lake and other famous mountain roads and experience the dramatic beauty…

Cycling
Alps, France, French Alps, Lac Du Serre Poncon, Orcieres, Risoul, Southern French Alps, Vars

Holidays

Dévoluy alpine hikes: French Alps self guided hiking holiday

Enjoy a French Alps self guided hiking holiday like no other! Choose from a selection of carefully chosen walks and hikes for all levels to discover the best views and hidden paradise of the stunning Dévoluy massif. Using our local…

Bed on sleeper train Paris to Brinacon overnight ski train to the Alps

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Review of Overnight Ski Train to the Alps: London to Briancon

Most British skiers will remember the overnight ski train to the Alps. Departing London St Pancras Friday evening it arrived in Bourg St Maurice Saturday morning. Sadly, it’s been gone a few years, but with a change in Paris is…

Hiking in the Dolomites with sloways one of the Best adventures of 2023

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Best Adventure Holidays of 2024: Top 10 Activity Breaks Worldwide

Would you like to have an exciting and adventurous year ahead? Then check out the best adventure holidays of 2024. Ranging from scuba diving to ski touring and kayaking to climbing we’re sure these top 10 activity breaks worldwide will…

Cat Ski / Board, Fitness, Hiking, Kayaking, Kitesurfing, Multi Activity, Overlanding, Rock Climbing, Safari, Scuba Diving, Sea Kayaking, Ski Touring, Skiing, Snowboarding, Splitboarding, Trekking, Via Ferrata
Africa, Alps, Andalusia, Asia, Atlantic Ocean, Austria, British Columbia, Burundi, Campbell River, Canada, Czech Republic, Dolomites, Erzurum, Europe, France, French Alps, Gap, Germany, Italian Alps, Italy, Johnstone Strait, Kackar Mountains, Malaysia, Mediterranean Sea, Queyras Valley, Rwanda, South China Sea, Southern French Alps, Spain, Tarifa, Tioman Island, Turkey, Vancouver Island

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Review of Serre Chevalier Family Ski Holiday in Chantemerle, France

Last Easter I took my boys, aged nine and eleven, away skiing for their first ski holiday in five years. As a solo parent I drove from the UK, and did as much snowboarding in as possible while they were…

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Review of ESF Chantemerle: Kids Ski School in Serre Chevalier

Last Easter I drove across France to Serre Chevalier for a family ski holiday. Surprisingly, the slopes were quiet despite it being the UK school holidays and prices were very reasonable too. This article is a review of ESF Chantemerle,…

Review of Kia Sportage GT-Line S HEV AWD UK to French Alps

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Fly vs Drive to the Alps in Kia Sportage: Eco and Financial Benefits

Over Easter, my kids and I had an awesome ski holiday in Serre Chevalier in the Southern French Alps. In this article I look at the journey we took to the ski area, in this fly vs drive to the…

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

Experiences

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

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

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

France HandiSki tuition: French Alps disability skiing experience with esf

Experiences

French Alps HandiSki experience: Disability skiing in France

Skiing made possible for everyone with esf disability skiing in France. Specialised esf instructors trained in teaching people with disabilities or minor disabilities are there to help you discover the joy of skiing. With many types of equipment adapted to…

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

Courses

France HandiSki tuition: French Alps disability skiing lessons

Skiing made possible for everyone with esf disability skiing lessons in French Alps! Specialised esf instructors trained in teaching people with disabilities or minor disabilities are there to help you discover the joy of skiing. With many types of equipment…

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

ESF Piou-Piou kids ski club: 3-5 years skiing lessons in France

ESF Piou-Piou kids ski club is an ideal way to introduce children to skiing in the mountains by playing games and having fun with Piou Piou and friends. Essentially it is 3-5 years skiing lessons in France all in a…

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

5 to 12 year olds ski lessons in France: Kids skiing course

Children learn in many different ways. With esf, every child is encouraged to learn to ski at their own pace whilst having fun in friendly groups. Our established team allow each group to grow in confidence and respect the mountains. …

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