The Southern Alps

My alpine walking trips take place in the Southern French Alps which are far quieter and less developed than the famous Mont Blanc and Matterhorn regions. In addition, the hotels and restaurants are generally less expensive and more authentic. 

Many people assume that walking in the Alps must involve snow and ice skills, crevasse and avalanche dangers, and lots of equipment. Not so! There are many miles of paths in the Alps which allow walks to be undertaken without getting involved in the high mountains and their attendant dangers. With Trekking in the Alps and Provence you'll hike on quiet remote trails, we'll head up to high passes and summits where the views are stunning and the sense of achievement extraordinary.   

• Hotel based
• Flexible programme so we can do the best option on the day
• Spectacular views
• Rugged mountain trails
• Wildlife and flora   
• Light sac

I have a number of different venues in the various massifs of the French Southern Alps - the Ubaye, the Queyras, Dévoluy and the Ecrins

2025 Southern Summits trip is to the Dévoluy massif meeting 5 July, 6 days hiking. Details here

We can envisage a 3 - 5 day trip. For a week I can organise a mid-week activity such as via ferrata or electric biking, or equally a self-guided hike. There are so many options, get in touch and let's talk about what will make your dream alpine walking holiday. 

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