What is special about the French Alps?

The French Alps offer numerous opportunities for hiking through its natural parks. In addition to acting as habitat for many protected species, the parks also boast beautiful lakes such as Lake Annecy, Lake Le Bourget and Lake Geneva, with the town of Evian, famous for its waters, overlooking the latter.



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During a vacation in these mountains you can expect crystal clear lakes, tranquil forests and beautiful peaks.

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The French Alps are the portions of the Alps mountain range that stand within France, located in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes and Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur regions. While some of the ranges of the French Alps are entirely in France, others, such as the Mont Blanc massif, are shared with Switzerland and Italy.

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The Alpine region includes high mountains covered with snow that spring to the mind. Apart from the scenic beauty, the gorgeous region allows people to take part in an extensive range of activities and gratify the adventure lover within you.

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Matterhorn The Matterhorn, towering at 4,478 meters (14,692 ft), is arguably the most recognizable and iconic peak in the world. Each year millions of travelers come to Zermatt, Switzerland just to view the Matterhorn.

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