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Base yourself in a traditional village in the Alpes Maritimes inland of Nice and explore mountain chapels, alpine meadows, remote hamlets, deep blue lakes, dramatic gorges, rivers and waterfalls and spot chamois and marmots, choosing from a wide choice of walks to suit everyone.
We have chosen The Ardeche for its peace, geography, culture and traditions. It offers vast areas of challenging terrain for exploration whilst ensuring that a warm welcome and great food is always close to hand.
The nearby sea, alpine and mediterranian influences converge to produce a mild and sunny climate, ideal for hiking in the hight of summer. Add the combination of beautiful views, sleepy villages, fine French food and delicious wine makes it just too enticing to resist!
Walk the Roya valley, and absorb its Franco/Italian past, strategic importance as the "salt route" between France and the Piedmont plain, the wealth of Baroque art, the mysterious Merveilles Valley and a fascinating museum in Tende.
Chamonix Mont Blanc – Off piste Ski & Snowboard Adventures. Explore the real back country with our fully qualified IFMGA mountain guides. ‘Earn your turns’ ski touring off the beaten track to find some of the most spectacular off piste ski descents around.
type of trip:
Tailor made
price:
From €1194 (7 days) ex flights
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We are offering 5% off bookings made before the 30th of November!
Want to escape the winter gloom? Want to get some clean alpine air? Want to mix walking and snowshoeing? Don’t want to mix with the hoards in Chamonix, the Haute Savoie or the Ecrins?
type of trip:
Small group travel
price:
From £395 (8 days) ex flights
late availability:
Two places still available on our Christmas Break starting 19 December, and four for our New Year week starting 27 December - great fun in the white stuff! Both week include a scrummy festive dinner on 24th and 31st...come and enjoy!
Tailor made summer adventure sports holidays in and around Chamonix Mont Blanc, France. Mountain biking, hiking, white water rafting, rock climbing, health and fitness assessments, yoga and relaxation, golf, road cycling, mountaineering and more.
type of trip:
Tailor made
price:
From €749 (7 days) ex flights
offers:
We are offering 5% off bookings made before the 30th of November!
A flexible winter multi activity holiday for people who want to enjoy the French Alps in winter without having to strap a pair of skis to their feet! Choose from a range of accommodation and activities from ice climbing to husky sledding
Featuring one of France’s longest greenways, Burgundy is a cyclist’s paradise. Our colourful itinerary allows you to experience the world’s most exceptional wines, from varying shades of Burgundian red to the Charolais white!
This tour takes you from Granville to Pontorson, bringing around the beautiful bay of Mont-Saint-Michel, and finishing in the picturesque countryside of Brittany and Normandy. Savour the extraordinary sites and soak up the refreshing rural life.
Fairytale chateaux, world-renowned wines, the majestic Loire, mouth-watering food – all enjoyed at your own pace whilst cycling through a gentle landscape of lush river valleys, forests, vineyards, and fields of sunflowers.
A week of spectacular walks, discovering the flora, fauna, geology, history & culture of the French Pyrenees. Based from the traditional mountain village of Barèges; ideal for all levels of hiking & trekking. Guiding by qualified International Mountain Leaders, with walks tailored specifically to your own interests & abilities.
Explore by bicycle the Loire valley where some of the most renowned chateaux in all France are to be found. Travelling at your own pace you can explore at your leisure as your luggage transported ahead to your next hotel.
A one week introduction to ski touring, with qualified local guides. Get off the beaten tracks and into the real mountains – ski touring is the next step for experienced downhill skiers. On- and off-piste instruction, working up to an unforgettable overnight trek into the beautiful Neouvielle Nature Reserve.
A ski touring week in the Southern French Alps - starting with a selection of classic day tours and finishing with a two day tour into the heart of the Ecrins National Park and the famous Grand Pinier 3117m summit.
Combine mountain scenery with traditional rural France and stay in a comfortable village Auberge. Sample excellent local cuisine and walk in valley landscapes and high summer pastures beneath rugged peaks, with lakes, chapels and wonderful views.
type of trip:
Tailor made
price:
From £290 - £570 (4-8 days) ex flights
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Choose new No-Frills Hosted option and save up to 30%!! Walk in the same great landscapes, receive the same quality of accommodation and hire-car, explore all our self-guided walks, and benefit from the support of a local manager. However this lower-cost version does not include the three organised walks per week or lavish packed-lunches included on an ‘Original’ Escape.
For adrenaline junkies (young and old) – we are pleased to offer non stop adventure weeks – where you get the chance to try out some of the best Via Ferrata around, then test yourself with easy rock climbing.
For lovers of the great outdoors in winter this break offers the chance to take part in a variety of fun activities in the snow, from down hill skiing for the novice and some tuition, to cross country skiing, snow shoeing and animal tracking.
Join this self-guided biking trip to explore the rugged terrain of the Vésubie and Tinée valleys, with wonderful views across the Mercantour massif. Traverse the Col de Turini, famous for its Monaco rally, & take on the well known Trans-Vésubienne ride.