Inspiration for your tailor-made journey through the French Alps: between discovery and outdoor adventure!

Discover ideas for your next French Alps trip, whether you want to explore iconic destinations such as Annecy or Chamonix, or dive into unforgettable outdoor adventures: road cycling, alpine skiing, hiking the Tour du Mont-Blanc, mountain biking, snowshoeing, paragliding… Anything is possible. Sports, scenic walks, guided tours, gastronomy, heritage, culture, nature, and wildlife… Whether you’re travelling as a couple, with friends, or as a family, the Alps offer something for everyone. Discover inspiring itineraries to personalise, along with endless possibilities to create your own tailor-made journey through the Alps.

Discover a selection of suggested travel programmes to inspire your next tour through the very best of the French Alps!

Are you passionate about skiing and dreaming of a ski holiday in France? What could be better than a 7-day stay in a resort that has been voted the World’s Best Ski Resort several times? Situated at an altitude of 2,300 metres, Val Thorens offers exceptional snow conditions from late November through early May. It is also part of the world’s largest ski area: Les 3 Vallées, with its 600 kilometres of slopes.

After your private transfer to Val Thorens and check-in at your luxurious five-star ski-in/ski-out hotel, it’s time to put on your skis and head out to explore the mountains! In this tailor-made ski holiday programme in Val Thorens, Agence 1786 invites you to enjoy three full days of skiing across the entire ski area, followed by a range of thrilling adventure activities: snowshoe hiking, dog sledding, an introduction to fat biking, and a snowmobile excursion. Two other unforgettable highlights await you: an authentic Trapper’s Evening in a traditional mountain chalet, and a breathtaking helicopter flight over the Alpine range…

We curate the very best that Val Thorens has to offer, creating an experience that feels like a waking dream.

At 1786, we invite you to discover Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, one of the must-see destinations during your French Alps trip, during a two-day getaway focused on its most iconic natural sites and unforgettable experiences.

Enjoy a fascinating guided tour through the streets of the “world capital of mountaineering.” Relive the first ascent of Mont Blanc in August 1786 by the two Chamonix natives, Jacques Balmat and Michel Paccard, before diving into the stories of the explorers and climbers who helped shape the legendary reputation of Chamonix-Mont-Blanc and the extraordinary Alpine playground surrounding it. Then, indulge in a wine and cheese tasting experience featuring the flavours of Savoie, for a delicious immersion into the region’s renowned gastronomy.

The following day, it’s time to head for the heights with a guided visit to the legendary Aiguille du Midi, rising to an impressive 3,842 metres above sea level and overlooking the Chamonix Valley. Take in breathtaking panoramic views across the French, Swiss, and Italian Alps, and admire the majestic Mont Blanc, soaring to 4,810 metres — it has never felt so close.

Your journey then continues to another extraordinary natural treasure of Chamonix-Mont-Blanc: the Mer de Glace, the largest glacier in the French Alps. Accompanied by your guide, you will uncover the stories of legendary mountaineers while learning about the fascinating past — and fragile future — of this immense river of ice.

Naturally, this suggested itinerary can be fully tailored to your preferences with the help of our team dedicated to creating your bespoke Alpine journey. To inspire you even further, explore all of our original and exclusive experiences in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc.

The Tour du Mont-Blanc, a 170-kilometre trail circling the Mont Blanc massif through France, Italy, and Switzerland, remains the most iconic long-distance hiking route in the Alps. With Agence 1786, take on this extraordinary physical adventure by completing the entire circuit in around ten days, or choose to experience some of its most legendary stages over five or eight days. Along the way, discover charming preserved mountain villages, breathtaking natural landscapes, and some of the most spectacular viewpoints overlooking Mont Blanc — the highest peak in Western Europe, rising to 4,810 metres above sea level.

Nature lovers and hiking enthusiasts can also design their tailor-made French Alps trip around the most beautiful hiking trails in the French Alps, whether exploring the Mont Blanc massif, the Vanoise National Park, or the regional nature parks of Chartreuse Regional Natural Park, Bauges Regional Natural Park, and Aravis Massif. Our team is here to help you create the hiking adventure of your dreams, perfectly tailored to your expectations.

Courchevel perfectly embodies Alpine luxury. As part of the world’s largest ski area, Les 3 Vallées — alongside renowned resorts such as Méribel and Val Thorens — the resort offers an exceptional high-end experience, with its luxury palaces, charming hotels and chalets, prestigious designer boutiques, outstanding culinary and gastronomic scene, and wide variety of nature-based and non-ski activities designed to delight every type of traveller.

At the height of winter, enjoy a fully tailor-made week in Courchevel, where you can indulge your passion for exhilarating ski runs or discover some of our most unforgettable outdoor experiences: ski touring adventures, ski food tours, dinners in a snow groomer or an igloo, snowshoe excursions, private ski sessions with a champion, snow groomer driving experiences, fatscoot introductions, ski safaris, and much more. The possibilities are endless, allowing you to experience the very best emotions, thrills, and Alpine adventures the French Alps have to offer.

For you, discovering a destination begins with its flavours? Then this experience is made for you. We have designed a three-day gourmet getaway centred around Savoyard gastronomy, offering a delicious and immersive journey into the products that define the culinary richness of the Alps.

Begin with a Food Tour in Annecy, where you will meet local artisans and explore the region’s finest flavours: wine, pastries, chocolate, craft beer, cheese, and charcuterie. Alongside your guide, discover the fascinating history of the “Venice of the Alps” while tasting some of its most iconic local specialities. This first gourmet experience is followed by a cooking class, where you will learn how to prepare one of the Alps’ most emblematic traditional recipes.

Continue your sensory exploration of the Alps with a Wine Tour through the vineyards of Savoie. A cornerstone of Alpine gastronomy, Savoyard wine holds many delightful surprises. Step inside three renowned wine cellars and discover everything about the production of local grape varieties such as Mondeuse, Roussette, and Chignin-Bergeron, accompanied by refined tastings.

Your third day is dedicated to another essential treasure of Alpine cuisine: cheese. Visit a traditional farm and meet a passionate young farmer devoted to his animals and craft. By his side, gain an authentic insight into the daily life of local dairy producers: caring for the cows, working the fields, milking routines, milk production, and direct sales. To deepen the experience even further, discover our immersive “from farm to cheese” experience.

After tasting a selection of typical regional cheeses, return to Annecy to enjoy a cruise across the crystal-clear waters of the lake, followed by an unforgettable traditional Savoyard fondue.

Of course, this itinerary can easily be integrated into a longer French Alps trip, exploring the region’s most beautiful destinations. Feel free to contact our team to create the tailor-made Alpine escape of your dreams.

Explore the very best of Annecy over two unforgettable days, beginning with a guided tour of the “Venice of the Alps.” Wander through its cobbled streets, discover its iconic canals, historic churches, elegant architecture with Italian influences, the shores of its crystal-clear lake, and the famous Pont des Amours. Before long, Annecy will hold no more secrets for you.

Continue the day with a scenic hike in the mountains overlooking the town, followed by a picnic featuring traditional Savoyard delicacies, all while admiring the breathtaking natural setting created by the surrounding peaks and the sparkling waters of Lake Annecy below.

The following day, experience Annecy through its flavours with a wine and cheese tasting, before enjoying a private cruise across the lake, where you will savour one of the region’s most iconic culinary traditions: authentic Savoyard fondue.

Tailor this itinerary as much as you wish to create a fully bespoke stay designed around your expectations, while drawing inspiration from our exclusive and original experiences in Annecy.

For passionate cyclists, don’t miss one of the world’s greatest sporting events as it passes through the heart of the Alps: the Tour de France.

This cycling journey inspired by the Tour de France includes the ascent of the legendary Col du Galibier, rising to 2,642 metres above sea level, as well as a guided mountain biking excursion through the spectacular landscapes surrounding L'Alpe d'Huez. You will then take on the iconic climb to L'Alpe d'Huez itself — one of the most legendary stages in Tour de France history — just before the professional riders pass through. Feel the energy of the crowds and the electric atmosphere as you tackle the 21 famous hairpin bends of this mythical ascent. To complete the experience, enjoy a premium spectator experience at another remarkable stage of the Tour de France, immersing yourself in the excitement of elite cycling at the heart of the French Alps.

Travelling through the Alps with your children is an adventure filled with unforgettable discoveries and excitement for the whole family.

Set off on wildlife-themed hikes, admire the breathtaking landscapes of the Mer de Glace and the legendary Aiguille du Midi, enjoy electric mountain biking excursions, horse riding adventures, guided bivouac experiences, and climbing sessions in extraordinary Alpine surroundings.

Children can also try a wide range of fun and educational activities, including igloo building, biathlon initiation, treasure hunts in Annecy and Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, farm visits to meet the cows up close and learn how cheese is made, as well as magical stargazing experiences beneath the clear Alpine sky.

Your children will never stop being amazed by the countless discoveries awaiting them in the French Alps. Explore all of our unforgettable family experiences and create memories to treasure forever.

For your bespoke journey through the French Alps, Agence 1786 — a destination management company based in the heart of the Alps — offers a complete turnkey travel experience, including:

• A tailor-made itinerary designed around all your travel aspirations and interests
• Unique accommodations in exceptional locations
• Immersive, personalised, guided, and exclusive experiences and excursions
• All your private transfers
• A carefully curated dining offering

To create the journey of your dreams, rely on our local expertise, save valuable time in planning and coordination, and enjoy a fully customised, all-inclusive experience with seamless logistical organisation from start to finish.

For even more inspiration for your stay in the French Alps, discover some of the region’s most iconic destinations: Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, Annecy, Megève, Val d'Isère, Courchevel & Méribel, Morzine & Les Gets, Aix-les-Bains, and Chambéry.

And to make your personalised Alpine itinerary even more unforgettable, explore our full collection of exclusive private experiences, exceptional day trips, and immersive adventures throughout the French Alps.

Wondering when to travel to the Alps and which airport to fly into? Here are our best tips to help you plan your journey.

Is there really just one best season to discover the Alps?

During winter, the Alps become an extraordinary playground for snow sports enthusiasts: alpine skiing of course, but also snowshoe hiking, cross-country skiing, ski touring, snowmobiling, dog sledding, fat biking, and biathlon, among many other unforgettable experiences.

In summer, the French Alps transform into a paradise for outdoor adventures such as hiking, mountain biking, paragliding, and water sports, as well as countless cultural and discovery activities that can also be enjoyed during spring and autumn. From the legendary Aiguille du Midi and the spectacular Mer de Glace to guided tours of Alpine towns and villages, wine tastings, and gourmet food tours — the possibilities are endless.

In other words, the French Alps can be explored all year round.

The most convenient international airports for travelling to the Alps are those of Geneva and Lyon. It is also possible to fly into Chambéry during the winter season or Grenoble throughout the year. From the moment you arrive, our private chauffeurs take care of all your transfers from the airport to the first destination of your Alpine journey.

To learn more, discover all the services offered by Agence 1786. Our team remains at your disposal to answer any questions or to provide a personalised quotation for your next luxury tailor-made holiday in the French Alps.