Holiday Offers in the French Alps
Every season has a different attraction in the mountains and we've designed our holiday offers to take advantage of this.
Some of our holiday offers have fixed dates where we have pre-booked the accommodation and guides. These are good if you want to book as a couple or an individual but be part of a group of like minded people.
The holiday offers without fixed dates are there to give you an idea of price for different types of holidays. There are a range of holidays on offer from self guided
walking and
mountain biking holidays through to tailor made multi activity holidays.
Our
summer activity holidays and
winter multi activity holidays are our most popular tailor made holidays. We offer a range of accommodation and use an activity points system with these holidays giving you total flexibility to choose where you want to stay and what activities you want to do to tailor make your perfect activity holiday.
We can also put together a holiday for your preferred dates and doing exactly what you want to do - anything from
skiing to
paragliding courses.
To see a our full range of accommodation and activities have a look at our
accommodation and
activities pages.
All the guides and instructors we use are local to the valleys and are fully qualified and experienced in their field.
If you are interested in one of our holiday offers in France just give us a call on 0845 009 8501 or fill in our
enquiry form and we'll call you back. If you can't do the dates of a fixed date holiday, we can easily arrange a similar holiday for you.
Please remember that all our holiday offers and deals in France are subject to availability and terms and conditions.
Any time from May until October
The mountains really are an adventurer's playground in summer.
And there are so many different ways to explore them.... try rafting, kayaking, climbing, via ferrata, canyoning, tree climbing, caving, mountain biking, walking, paragliding.... or just relax and soak up the Southern Alps sunshine.
As there's so much to choose from we have created a few options... have a look at our
Alpine Multi Activity holiday, a flexible holiday where you can pick the activities and accommodation you fancy and let us tailor make your ideal activity week. Or have a look at our
Mountain Adventure holiday if you fancy a week of via ferrata, climbing, walking and mountaineering!
Any time from April to October
If you love mountains and have caught the walking and climbing bug, the lure of a high mountain summit like the Barre des Ecrins, La Meije or even Mont Blanc will be too much to resist.
We are putting together a selection of mountaineering and alpinism trips, courses and holidays for beginners who want their first taste of a high alpine summit through to experienced mountaineers looking for their next adventure.
If you have a mountain in mind that isn't on our list or are looking for a guide or another mountaineering enthusiast to join up with, please
contact us. We are pretty good at tailor making trips and finding like minded people to team up with!
Fixed Dates Trips:
Dome des Ecrins 4015m
14 June - 16 June 2013 784€ per pers PLACES AVAILABLE
Barre des Ecrins 4102m
14 June - 16 June 2013 1341€ per pers PLACES AVAILABLE
Introductory Mountaineering in the Ecrins
22 June - 29 June 2013 1296€ per pers PLACES AVAILABLE
Winter Mountaineering Skills
11 January - 15th January 2014 998€ per pers
PLACES AVAILABLE
Other Dates:We can also arrange private mountaineering and alpinism trips for couples, small groups or families between April and October so please
contact us for more information and a quote.
Any time from the end of April to mid August.
With several beautiful lakes, a slalom course, the rivers Ubaye, Drac, Severaisse, Souloise, Durance and the Bonne all within striking distance, this area is perfect for kayakers and white water thrill seekers of all levels looking for an alpine adventure. Big volume water, interesting rapids and virtually guaranteed sunshine!
Whether you are a beginner kayaker looking to master your first rapid, or an experienced paddler looking for serious white water, we can organise a trip for you.
Beginners white water kayaking courses through to intermediate paddling trips available.
Fixed Date Trips:
Beginners and
Intermediate courses.
From 498€ per pers
29 June - 6 July 2013 PLACES AVAILABLE
27 July - 3 August 2013 PLACES AVAILABLE
Other Dates:We can also arrange private kayaking trips for couples, small groups or families between May and August so please
contact us for more information and a quote.
Any time from April - November
Situated just on the edge, but not actually in the Ecrins National Park, the Champsaur and Valgaudemar valleys are a paradise for mountain bikers and recreational riders alike. Dramatic mountain scenery, wildlife and flowers all around you and the freedom to ride wherever you like.
This is where our mountain biking base is and we work with Laurent from Cap Liberte, a local mountain bike guide with a big reputation in the Alps. Most of our mountain bike holidays are situated here or at least pass through it on the way through from Mont Blanc or on the way to Provence or the sea.
Participate in one of the international mountain biking events held in the area or choose one of our mountain biking tours or holidays.
There is something for everyone - from families to serious dowhillers!
Any time from May until November
We are privileged to be within striking distance of some of the great and famous Tour de France Cols, such as Alpe D'Huez, Col D'Izoard, Col de Manse and Col de Noyer, so it would be rude not to offer you the opportunity to ride up them!
For the 100dth Tour de France in 2013, the cyclists will be in the region for a full three days, arriving in Gap, then doing a spectacular time trial overlooking the Lac du Serre Poncon before heading up via the col de Manse to Alpe D'Huez. We are offering you the chance to take part in the very time trial that the Tour de France will do this summer in our
Tour de France Special.
For the more competitive among you we also have the
AlpiGap Cyclosportif Event which happens every year. This package is an intense weekend of cols and beautiful scenery.
We have also put together a flexible road cycling package
Ride the Alps to take in the famous Tour de France cols with vehicle support and route advice that can be adapted to different levels.
Fixed Date Trips:
Tour de France Special
9 - 16 June 2013 894€ per pers PLACES AVAILABLE
All our cycling packages can be adapted to suit your needs. Please
contact us. to tailor make you a road cycling trip.
Any time from May until December
You can choose from a selection of walking holidays from Spring right through to Autumn (in winter you will need to wear snowshoes so have a look at our
snowshoeing holiday offers) and can go either self guided or guided.
The walking here is superb all year round and we have chosen some of our favourites to share with you (this was quite difficult to do as there is so much to choose from!)
Fixed Dates Trips:
Tour du Vieux Chaillol Guided Walk
6 July - 13 July 2013 899€ per pers
PLACES AVAILABLE
Other Dates:We can also arrange private walking holidays, either guided or self guided for couples, small groups or families between May and December so please
contact us for more information and a quote.
May to October
If you like aerobic exercise, spectacular views and clean fresh air, then trail and fell running in the mountains is the perfect sport for you!
Beginners beware - it is very addictive!!
In the Southern French Alps there are a number of trail (fell running) races with distances from 12 km to 70km with between 500m and 3000m of ascent.
As with most long distance running races and mountain marathons the objective for most participants is to finish and the ambiance is fun with lots of encouragement and support along the way.
If you like fell running, long distance road running or are already a trail or mountain marathon convert, a race in the Alps really is an experience to add to your running diary!
We have put together a range of trips for runners wishing to participate in trail and running events in the Southern French Alps with the options for extending the trip to make a full week holiday.
Fixed Date Events:
The UltraChampsaur Trail Race
5 - 8 July 2013 335€ per pers PLACES AVAILABLE
The Gapencimes Trail Race
4 - 7 October 2013 335€ per pers PLACES AVAILABLE
Other Dates:We can also arrange private trail and fell running trips for couples, small groups or families between May and October so please
contact us for more information and a quote.
December to April
A once in a lifetime 3 day wolf tracking wilderness adventure following the tracks of one of the rarest predators of the Alps, the wolf.
Discover the art of tracking and gain a real insight into the life and habitat of the wolf in it's wild, alpine territory.
During the days you will cover a lot of ground walking in a mountain 'all terrain' environment so a reasonable level of fitness is recommended.
Fixed Date Trips:
Winter Wolf Tracking Trip
Saturday 4 Jan - Monday 6 Jan 2014 499€ per pers PLACES AVAILABLE
Spring Wolf Tracking Trip
Friday 28 March - Sunday 30th March 2013 444€ per pers
PLACES AVAILABLE
Other Dates:We can also arrange private wolf tracking trips for couples, small groups or families between December and April so please
contact us for more information and a quote.
Any time from December until May
The French Alps in winter are truly at their most impressive and there are lots of different ways to explore them: on
snow shoes, by
husky dog sled, or
ice climbing.... to name just a few - you aren't confined to just skiing!
Tailor make your perfect winter activity holiday in the Alps with a choice of accommodation and activities!
Of course if none of these suit you or you would like to do something that isn't on our list or stay in different
accommodation just
let us know and we'll tailor make your perfect winter multi activity holiday
Any time from end of December until end of April
Listen to the satisfying crunch of snow beneath your feet as you trek through pristine winter wildernesses under the deep blue skies and sunshine of the French Alps! Snowshoeing has to be one of the best ways to explore the mountains in winter and anyone can do it. If you love walking and want to see the Alps in winter then you will love snowshoeing!
If none of our offers suit you or you would like to mix and match a bit of snowshoeing with some other winter activities, please
contact us and we can tailor make your perfect
winter activity holiday.
You can also browse slide shows of some of the snowshoe walks in the area at
Undiscovered Alps Snowshoeing in the Alps Collection
Guided Snowshoeing Trips:
Guided Snowshoeing Weeks
28 Dec 2013 - 4 Jan 2014 894€ per pers PLACES AVAILABLE
18 - 25 Jan 2014 849€ per pers PLACES AVAILABLE
15 - 22 Feb 2014 849€ per pers PLACES AVAILABLE
5 Day Guided Snowshoeing Trips
28 Dec - 1 Jan 2014 634€ per person PLACES AVAILABLE
18 - 22 Jan 2014 589€ per person PLACES AVAILABLE
15 - 19 Jan 2014 589€ per person PLACES AVAILABLE
Other Dates:We can also arrange private snowshoeing for couples, groups or families between December and April so please contact us for more information and a quote.
From December until May
Ski Touring and Ski Mountaineering (involves more alpinism) are both incredible ways to explore the snow covered peaks of the Southern French Alps.
You don't have to be an expert skier to enjoy ski touring or ski mountaineering - all you need is a reasonable level of fitness and a passion for the mountains.
The Southern French Alps are a perfect area for ski touring and ski mountaineering as there are a huge variety of routes, from long distance, technical high mountain traverses including the Tour des Ecrins to short day trips on easy slopes, plus of course the advantage of the best sun record in the Alps!
So whether you are an experienced ski mountaineer looking for your next adventure or a beginner ski tourer who would like a little taster of what its all about, we can organise a trip for you.
Fixed Date Trips:
Introductory Ski Touring Week
16 March - 23 March 2013 1497€ per pers PLACES AVAILABLE
15 March - 22 March 2014 1497€ per pers PLACES AVAILABLE
Other Dates:We can also arrange private ski touring for couples, groups or families between December and May so please contact us for more information and a quote. We can even advertise your dates if you need to find people to join your group.
December until March
We have a huge variety and some of the best ice climbing in the Southern French Alps on our doorstep. Ice climbers and mountaineers come from all over the world to climb the famous routes, such as Le Voile de La Mairiee.
But you don't need to be an expert to climb here as there are waterfalls, ridges and gullies for all levels.
So whether you are a total beginner wanting your first taste of ice climbing or a seasoned climber wanting a winter challenge to add to your list of adventures, there is something for you here.
You can try ice climbing as part of a winter multi activity holiday or if you know it's for you and want an intensive ice climbing experience then these courses are for you.
Fixed Date Courses and Trips:
Ice Climbing Adventure Week
1 Feb - 8 Feb 2014 1598€ per pers PLACES AVAILABLE
Ice Climbing Weekend
1 Feb - 5 Feb 2014 999€ per pers PLACES AVAILABLE
Other Dates:We can also arrange private ice climbing for couples, groups or families between December and March so please contact us for more information and a quote.
All the guides we use for ice climbing are UIAGM high mountain guides who will make your safety their top priority.
Any time from end of December until mid April
With the large, high altitude resort of Orcieres 1850 at the top of the valley and the preservation of the traditional alpine ski villages positioned all the way up, the Champsaur valley in the Southern French Alps is a perfect skiing and snowboarding destination for families, groups and individual skiers and snowboarders who want good skiing and boarding off the beaten track.
Here are Undiscovered Alps, we want to offer you a ski holiday with a difference, so to add an extra adventure to your skiing or snowboarding holiday we also include 4 activity points which you can exchange for a range of other winter activities to spice up your week! Try ice climbing, husky dog sledding, snowshoeing and more....
If none of our holiday offers suit you please contact us and we will tailor make your perfect ski or snowboard holiday. We can also arrange winter activity holidays for non-skiers. Have a look at our winter multi activity holidays for ideas.
Visit our bookings page for details on how to book onto any of our holiday offers
