French Alps Tours: 15 With the Prices and the Hours

1.Train Exp. through the Alps (Royal Baroque Route from Nice)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 682 reviews · 10 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $204Our pick

Meet your guide at Nice-Ville for a full day on the scenic Baroque Route railway. Depending on weather and season, visit villages such as Saorge, Tende, Annot, or Entrevaux, with local lunch, monastery or fortress visits, and optional steep hikes. Guides including Carmela and Cyril are known for humor, history, and attentive care.

“Be sure and dress appropriately for the time of year you are taking this train experience. Tour guide did a great job.”

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2.Paragliding Tandem Flight over the Alps in Chamonix

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 428 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $216

Fly tandem above Chamonix with Air Sports Chamonix and an English-speaking pilot such as Coco, Richard, Romain, or Sandie. Take off near Brévent, look across Mont Blanc and its glaciers, and try the controls if conditions allow. The flight lasts about an hour, with optional photos and HD video for €30.

“So much fun! Guides were so nice, reassuring, and did there best to make the flight exactly what we were looking for. Worth the extra charge for go pro pictures!”

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3.Tandem Paragliding Flight

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 264 reviews · 1 hour - 90 minutes · from $187

Meet your English- or French-speaking pilot in Chamonix, ride the cable car toward Le Brévent, and walk to the launch site. After a safety briefing, you will run a few steps and glide for about 20 minutes above Chamonix and the Mont Blanc range. Pilots such as Richard, Sebastian, Xavier, and Adrian are known for calm instruction and optional turns.

“Wow . Worthing every penny ;) . Amazing views, super cool person 💯 he give me extra endorphins get crazy fly on end ;) .”

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4.Annecy Food Tour – A Full French Meal Experience by Do Eat Better

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 233 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $102

Start at Pont des Amours and eat your way through Annecy’s old town with an English-speaking guide such as Gal, Delphine, or Isaac. Over about three and a half hours, you’ll visit at least four local food stops for truffles, tartiflette, cheese, wine, pastries, and chocolate. The group is capped at 12, with vegetarian and nonalcoholic options available.

“We had a lovely tour with Gal! She took us around the old town as we visited 5 different food sites. Along the way, we also stopped at several historical sites and the public market. The conversation was wonderful and we thoroughly enjoyed our time with Gal. Highly recommend this tour to everyone!”

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5.Canyoning Annecy Angon Discovery

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 181 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $72

Join Terréo Canyoning near Talloires for a 2.5-hour guided trip through Angon Canyon. After a short walk in your wetsuit and socks, you’ll rappel down waterfalls, slide through rock chutes, and choose whether to jump into clear pools. Guides such as Romain and Paul lead small groups of up to 10.

“An amazing experience! Don't think, just go. You can feel the adrenaline rushing through your body. So cool!Auto-translated”

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6.1-Hour Segway Discovery Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 156 reviews · 1 hour · from $48

Learn to ride a Segway in 10 to 15 minutes, then follow an English- or French-speaking guide along Annecy’s lakefront for about 5 kilometers. You’ll pass the Jardins de l’Europe, Le Pâquier, Parc Charles-Bosson, and the Imperial Palace. Guides including Annabelle, Florian, and Roman have been praised for clear instruction and local tips.

“Our 1 hour guided Segway tour around Annecy and the lake was so lovely. Our guide Roman did a wonderful job giving us an overview of the highlights and history and answered all our questions. She recommended a spot for lunch (unfortunately it was closed that day) and gave other recommendations for excursions and nightlife. Our Segways were so fun and we loved covering so much area so quickly. And the smiles we received from the passers-by were cute. It was a great way to get a feel for the area before doing a little more exploring on our own.”

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7.Two-seater paragliding flight in Chamonix

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 114 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $189

Meet Kailash Parapente in central Chamonix for a tandem flight facing Mont Blanc. After a short run down a gentle slope, you will spend about 20 minutes in the air with an English-speaking instructor. Eric, Erick, Olivier, and Leticia are among the named pilots praised for calm guidance and good humor. Photos and video may be available for an added fee.

“Unforgettable entertainment for all ages. Everything is very professional and safe. For a fee, video and photos. You must also pay separately for the lift ticket. It's not cheap, but it's worth it.Auto-translated”

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8.First canyoning in Grenoble in the Vercors

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 111 reviews · from $68

Join Yes We Canyon for a first canyoning outing near Grenoble, with guides such as Yoann, Marvin, and Sven. You’ll walk 15 minutes to the gorge, then tackle pools, slides, jumps up to 6 meters, 10-meter abseils, zip lines, and short scrambling sections. The 2.5 to 3-hour descent suits families and beginners with moderate fitness who can swim.

“Super nice first experience in canyoning !The gorge is beautiful, the guide was super friendly, helpful and a lot of fun!”

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9.paragliding discovery flight

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 104 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $204

Meet at Compagnie du Mont-Blanc in Chamonix, ride the ski lifts to the launch slope, and take off with an instructor controlling the wing. You will spend 20 to 30 minutes in the air before landing in the valley. Xavier speaks English and can provide GoPro photos and video for an extra €30.

“As a first time paraglider Xavier was very helpful in guiding me on what to do during the flight. He speaks English and will also offer go pro pictures and footage for €30.”

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10.1.5-Hour Segway Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 102 reviews · 1h 30m · from $60

Ride a Segway for 90 minutes through Annecy with a local guide such as Agathe. After 10 to 15 minutes of practice, follow the lakefront gardens to the Imperial Palace, then enter the medieval Old Town and finish beside the 3.5-kilometer Thiou River. Flat shoes are required.

“Leuke tour gehad met uitleg over de stad Annecy.”

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11.Sports canyoning in the Vercors near Grenoble

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 95 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $90

Meet your English-speaking guide at Saint-Gervais, gear up in a 5mm wetsuit, and walk 15 minutes to the Ecouges canyon. Over about four hours, you will learn safe canyon techniques before tackling rappels, jumps, and slides. Guide Marvin has helped nervous beginners find their confidence, though strong fitness and swimming ability are required.

“Awesome time with our guide Marvin. Definitely not for the fainted heart, as some drops are quite high, but my son Ben (11), went from very scared, to this being the highlight of his trip to France.”

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12.Cruseilles: Horseback Riding in the Countryside

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 88 reviews · 1 hour · from $46

Ride for one hour through the Savoyard countryside near Cruseilles with guides such as Amandine or Alex. Expect a small group of up to eight, gentle instruction for every riding level, and routes that may include mountain pastures, medieval scenery, the Mandallaz Nature Reserve, and Geneva Basin views. Afterward, you can brush and feed your horse.

“We had a wonderful time horseback riding in Cruseilles! The route was beautiful and really enjoyable. Alex was very friendly, patient, and instructive — he explained everything clearly and made sure we felt safe and comfortable throughout the entire hour. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a fun and relaxing riding experience!”

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13.Canyoning Annecy Montmin Sensations

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 77 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $84

Join Terréo Canyoning for a three-hour descent through Montmin near Annecy. You will make jumps and slides, walk through rocky sections, use a rope to abseil, and see the Tuffe waterfalls. Alex is one named guide associated with the experience. Equipment is supplied, but you must bring good basketball shoes.

“Went with my dad and two sisters for our first canyoning experience! We were a little nervous at first but ended up having an awesome time. Alex was a great guide who clearly knew what he was doing and made us feel safe the whole time. It was just the right amount of challenge and I would definitely recommend it to others who enjoy outdoor activities but may not have tried canyoning yet.”

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14.Annecy 2-Hour Segway Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 67 reviews · 2 hours · from $71

Meet Mobilboard Annecy near the lake for Segway training, then ride a secure bike path toward Sévrier. You will see La Tournette, Mont Veyrier, lakeside mansions, forest, and a viewpoint. Guides speak English and French, with past tours led by Coralie and Jasper.

“Great tour with a lovely guide Coralie. We did the 2 hour tour that was varied and Coralie was informative about Annecy. Would recommend”

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15.le-Vieux, France: Electric and Classic Bike Rentals

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 52 reviews · 1 day · from $37Best value

Collect an electric or muscle bike at the Outside Rivage desk in Annecy-le-Vieux, then set out along Lake Annecy for a self-guided day of villages, viewpoints, and lakeside riding. Electric bikes reduce the effort, while classic bikes give you a stronger workout. French and English support is available.

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