Hiking: Choose a ready-to-go hike or contact us to discuss a tailor made private tour.
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Alp Trails offers a range of full day or half day hikes in Haute Savoie in the French Alps. Annecy, Chamonix and La Clusaz/Grand Bornand are the three base locations for these day tours. Between them they offer hundreds of kilometres of world-class trails to explore.
In Chamonix a great option is to hike along the Grand Balcon du Nord on a trail that traverses beneath the famous peaks named the Chamonix Aiguilles (needles) and gets you up close to some of the most spectacular glaciers in the Alps.
From Annecy we may choose to hike the Mt Veyrier/Mt Baron skyline ridge, affording unparalleled views of the lake, 800m below. For the more intrepid, there is the rugged La Tourette, at 2351m, the principle peak overlooking the lake.
From La Clusaz or the Grand Bornand it is easy to drive up to one of the high passes, Col des Aravis or Col de la Colombière and hike panoramic trails from there. These cols always feature a cafe/restaurant offering welcome refreshments at the end of the hike!
Take a look at our FAQ page if you’d like to know more.
Hiking on the Tour du Mont Blanc, looking down into the Swiss Val du Rhone from La Bovine
Exact itineraries for the hikes may vary and will be decided based on current conditions in the mountains and the experience level of the group. Final arrangements will be made directly with the group via email or telephone in the days preceding the tour.
If you are interested in hiking further afield in other parts of the French Alps, Switzerland or Italy, feel free to contact us directly to talk about what’s possible. We have the skills and experience to organise tours in any location. Take a look through the gallery pages if you’d like some inspiration or ideas!
Alternatively, if you are interested in learning more about a particular aspect of the mountains, visit our page on Special Focus Tours
