French Alps Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Photo provided by Tristan Shu/Tignes Ski Resort
Photo provided by Tristan Shu/Tignes Ski Resort

Where to stay in French Alps

Chamonix-Mont-Blanc featuring mountains and snow

Chamonix City Centre

4.5/5(163 area reviews)

Chamonix City Centre is a destination visitors seek out for its picture-perfect mountain views, relaxing spas and popular ski slopes. You might want to check out attractions like Chamonix Alpine Museum or Chamonix Church while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Chamonix City Centre
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Annecy Old Town

5/5(24 area reviews)

Travellers come to Annecy Old Town for its lake views, and you can see top attractions like Lake Annecy and Church of St. Maurice while you're in town.

Annecy Old Town
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Courchevel 1850

Courchevel 1850 is noteworthy for its skiing, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Chenus Gondola and Ferme.

Courchevel 1850
Annecy which includes a marina, a bay or harbour and general coastal views

Vieille Ville & Lakefront

Vieille Ville & Lakefront is beloved for its panoramic lake views. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Lake Annecy and Jardins de I'Europe.

Vieille Ville & Lakefront
Jardin de Ville showing a garden

Grenoble City Centre

4.5/5(19 area reviews)

Historical sites, bars and shopping highlight some notable features of Grenoble City Centre. Make a stop by Place Grenette or Jardin de Ville while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Hubert Dubedout-Maison du Tourisme Tram Stop or Victor Hugo Tram Stop to get around town.

Grenoble City Centre
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Courchevel 1650

Courchevel 1650 is noteworthy for its skiing, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Belvedere Ski Lift and Ariondaz Gondola.

Courchevel 1650
Alpina Eclectic Hotel
Alpina Eclectic Hotel
4 out of 5
79 av. du Mont-Blanc, BP 136, Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, Haute-Savoie
The price is ₹8,556 per night from 21 Apr to 22 Apr
₹8,556
per night
21 Apr - 22 Apr
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa and breakfast. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (617 reviews)
"We loved our stay at the Alpina! They helped us arrange transportation from/to the airport ahead of time and everything was seamless and on time. The buffet breakfast and dinner was wonderful, everyone at the front desk was friendly and helpful, and they helped us plan fun activities like paragliding, ..."

Reviewed on 11 Apr 2024

Alpina Eclectic Hotel
Héliopic Hôtel & Spa
Héliopic Hôtel & Spa
4 out of 5
50 place de l'Aiguille du Midi, Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, Haute-Savoie
The price is ₹8,631 per night from 17 Apr to 18 Apr
₹8,631
per night
17 Apr - 18 Apr
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (991 reviews)
"Great location, good breakfast buffet and comfortable room"

Reviewed on 30 Mar 2024

Héliopic Hôtel & Spa
Hôtel Le Morgane
Hôtel Le Morgane
4 out of 5
145, Avenue de l'Aiguille du Midi, Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, Haute-Savoie
The price is ₹8,788 per night from 21 Apr to 22 Apr
₹8,788
per night
21 Apr - 22 Apr
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa and breakfast. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (929 reviews)
"Beautiful property! I can’t wait to visit again."

Reviewed on 21 Mar 2024

Hôtel Le Morgane
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Residhotel Grenette
Residhotel Grenette
3 out of 5
12 rue de Palanka, Grenoble, Isere
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Grenoble. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (838 reviews)
"Spacious rooms in a very walkable area. The receptionists were friendly and helpful. No complaints."

Reviewed on 30 Jan 2024

Residhotel Grenette
Zenitude Hôtel - Résidences Les Hauts d'Annecy
Zenitude Hôtel - Résidences Les Hauts d'Annecy
3 out of 5
16, Rue du Champ de la Taillée, Annecy
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Annecy. Enjoy breakfast, on-site parking and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. ...
7.6/10 Good! (449 reviews)
"Was a bit far for Annecy Film festival, but bus was very close and ran frequently. Staff were helpful and room was very comfortable. Nice to have kitchen. Parking was small extra charge per day."

Reviewed on 15 Jul 2023

Zenitude Hôtel - Résidences Les Hauts d'Annecy
Privilodges Le Royal Annecy
Privilodges Le Royal Annecy
3 out of 5
9, rue Royale, Annecy, Haute-Savoie
Stay at this 3-star residence in Annecy. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (547 reviews)
Would stay here again!!!
"Wonderful!!! The family suite was clean and so much bigger than we thought it would be. There was plenty of room for everyone. The staff was very kind and helpful. I wouldn't definitely stay here again."

Reviewed on 4 Apr 2024

Privilodges Le Royal Annecy
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Popular places to visit

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Circuit de Monaco

4.5/5(117 reviews)

Every year, these winding city streets host the annual Monaco Grand Prix, said to be one of the toughest races in the Formula One calendar.

Circuit de Monaco
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Lake Annecy

5/5(79 reviews)

Swim in this very clean lake in the picturesque valley of the Rhône-Alpes region.

Lake Annecy
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Alpe d'Huez

When you are ready for a skiing adventure this season, the weather is just right in Alpe d'Huez. France invites you to take to the slopes at one of its best, the Alpe d'Huez Ski Resort.

Alpe d'Huez
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Casino Monte Carlo

4/5(255 reviews)

Take a trip to the glamorous heart of Monaco, where you can try your luck with games or simply explore the palatial landmark.

Casino Monte Carlo
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Les Deux Alpes Ski Resort

4.5/5(13 reviews)

Night skiing is not the only activity lighting up the evening in the Les Deux Alpes area. Full of nightclubs, bars, and family-friendly fun, Les Deux Alpes leaves no time to sleep.

Les Deux Alpes Ski Resort
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Avoriaz Ski Resort

4.5/5(49 reviews)

When you have the urge for a premiere experience in European skiing, look no further than Avoriaz Ski Resort, pride of France.

Avoriaz Ski Resort

Cities near French Alps

Chambery which includes heritage architecture, a fountain and street scenes

Chambery

Grenoble-Bastille Cable Car showing night scenes, a city and a river or creek

Grenoble

Annecy

Annecy

Courmayeur featuring hiking or walking and mountains as well as an individual female

Courmayeur