Winter activity vacation in the French Alps
A flexible tailor made winter vacation in the French Alps with a wide choice of accommodation and activities and excellent local support.
Ecrins National Park Husky driving Snowshoeing Giant zip wires Crowd free Alps Choice of locally owned accommodation Ice climbing Igloo building
Price
698To1202 excluding flights
More info
Prices include 7 nights accommodation, 12 activity points per person, snowshoes and poles, maps, route guidance and advice and a personalised itinerary.
Description of Winter activity vacation in the French Alps
Price information
698To1202 excluding flights
Prices include 7 nights accommodation, 12 activity points per person, snowshoes and poles, maps, route guidance and advice and a personalised itinerary.
Departure information
This trip can be tailor made anytime between mid Dec - mid Apr and can be adapted to suit your interests, budget and requirements as necessary
Travel guides
Learn all about Haute Savoie, Mont Blanc and Ecrins National Park, and enjoy the alpine high life, with our complete guide.
Throw another log on the outdoor sauna and hail the huskies to heel.
Vacation information
No Snow?
For our winter activity vacation, which runs from December to April, the emphasis is alternative activities to skiing, people are able to choose activities that are not dependent on resort snow, like snowshoeing, ice climbing, husky dog sledding etc. For these activities, if there is a lack of snow, and we cant move the activity locally to somewhere where there is snow, then we always have alternative activities that we can replace them with. For example, snowshoeing can become a nature walk, ice climbing can become rock climbing and cross country skiing can become mountain biking.
Reviews
2 Reviews of Winter activity vacation in the French Alps
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed on 18 Mar 2023 by Mary Henderson
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
Snowshoeing on higher slopes.
2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
You don't have to go out of your comfort zone, but it is worth it if you do!
3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Yes. The tour operator seemed to make a real effort to source things locally and encouraged us to by locally too.
4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
Spectacular!
Reviewed on 27 Jan 2019 by Brenda Evans
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
Husky driving.
2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
Consider the options carefully before you decide what to do.
3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
The instructors were all local people and I spent money in the shops.
4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
Brilliant.
Responsible Travel
As the pioneers of responsible tourism, we've screened this (and every) vacation so that you can travel knowing we've worked to maximise the benefits of your vacation to local people and places, and minimise any negative impacts.
Planet
CARBON REDUCTIONOur Winter Multi-Activity Vacation is designed to help you experience the mountains beyond the ski lifts. By combining activities such as snowshoeing, cross-country skiing and winter walking, the vacation offers a lower-impact way to discover the Southern French Alps while supporting sustainable year-round tourism.
We encourage guests to travel by train, with transfers available from local stations wherever possible. As a Travelife Certified tour operator, we use Carmacal to measure the carbon footprint of our vacations and contribute to Mossy Earth rewilding projects on behalf of every guest. We also minimise paper use by providing travel information digitally through our smartphone app.
ENVIRONMENT & WILDLIFE
Winter is a challenging season for mountain wildlife, making responsible travel particularly important. Our qualified local guides help guests understand how animals adapt to life beneath the snow, recognise tracks and signs of wildlife, and appreciate the fragile alpine ecosystems they are exploring.
Activities take place on established routes and in suitable locations, following local regulations and protected area guidelines. We encourage simple responsible practices such as staying on designated trails where appropriate, respecting wildlife and carrying all litter back from the mountains.
People
LOCAL ECONOMYRather than relying on a single resort or activity provider, this vacation works with a network of independent accommodation providers, mountain guides, ski instructors, restaurants and local businesses across the Southern French Alps. This helps spread the economic benefits of tourism throughout the region, particularly during the quieter winter season.
Guests also have opportunities to discover local traditions, regional specialities and authentic mountain villages, supporting small family-run businesses along the way.
EMPLOYMENT, INCLUSIVITY & DIVERSITY
All activities are led by qualified local professionals who live and work in the Southern French Alps. Their knowledge of the mountains, local culture and changing winter conditions adds depth to the experience while supporting skilled year-round employment in rural communities.
Small group sizes allow activities to be adapted to different abilities and confidence levels, creating an inclusive environment where guests can discover a variety of winter mountain activities in a safe, supportive setting.
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