FRENCH ALPS Discovery
This ultimate ski tour is a must do for people seeking to ski 4 of the best resorts in France in 1 trip.
19 Days – 4 Ski Resorts (Chamonix, Megève, Meribel, Val d’Isère) – Gold Category
*Price per person based on double/twin occupancy. Excludes ski hire, insurance and anything not mentioned in the inclusions.
Please note that the itinerary is subject to change without notice.
This 19 day ski tour combines the beautiful charming villages of Megève & Val d’Isère with the stunning mountain peaks in Chamonix Mont-Blanc and the heart (Méribel) of the largest linked ski area in the world: The 3 Valleys.
All our authentic 5 star traditional hotels on this journey have the best location within the centre of the village or steps away from the slopes. All the logistics have been carefully planned & taken care of for you so that you can just relax and look forward to your magical winter holiday to the alps!
Depart from Geneva airport (2:30pm) to Chamonix and marvel at the stunning Mont-Blanc, Europe’s highest summit at 4,810m, and other stunning majestic peaks along the way. Tonight, get to know your fellow guests and tour director at a welcome dinner.
Stay: 4 Nights in Chamonix at Grand Hotel des Alpes. Your 7 Day Mont-Blanc Unlimited lift pass* will be ready for you to collect upon check-in (4pm).
Meals: Dinner
Fill up on the delicious breakfast offered at your hotel before spending your 1st day skiing and discovering the incredible ski areas in the Chamonix valley.
Today, our local guide from La Compagnie des Guides de Chamonix (200 years of guiding) takes us on a journey to Les Houches ski area.
The panoramic views of Mont-Blanc from Les Houches are simply stunning. The ski area offers lovely tree skiing and is a great place to warm up your legs with nice and easy intermediate runs.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch (on the mountain), Dinner
After breakfast, we meet our local guide in the lobby before heading out for our 2nd day skiing in the Chamonix valley, this time at the Brévent-Flégère ski area.
The ride up the gondola to the summit is a must do on itself and a real highlight. From there, enjoy the most scenic panoramic views of Mont-Blanc and the Chamonix Valley while having lunch and taking it all in (see image below from our last trip).
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch (on the mountain), Dinner
This morning, you will meet your Private Local Guide from La Compagnie des Guides de Chamonix (200 years of guiding) for an exception experience: skiing down the world’s most famous and longest off-piste run: La Vallée Blanche!
Start your journey by catching the Aiguille du Midi cable car: World’s highest vertical ascent from 1,035m in Chamonix to the top of the Aiguile du Midi at 3,842m.
Make your way down through beautiful powder (weather depending) and finishing off with the iconic red Montenvers Mer de Glace cog wheel train down back to Chamonix.
Enjoy a well deserved lunch at Refuge du Montenvers, the views are extraordinary!
Lunch is at your own expense (throughout the duration of your luxury ski safari) and we highly recommend booking a table in advance, ask Top Snow Travel if you require assistance with a table reservation for lunch.
Please note: For those who do not feel confident enough to ski down La Vallée Blanche, a private local guide will lead you in the beautiful Balme Tour-Vallorcine ski area for the day.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch (on the mountain), Dinner
Today, after breakfast and check-out, it’s time to make our way to the traditional ski village of Megève. Before then, we meet our local guide and spend the morning and lunch on the mountain at Les Grands Montets ski area.
Due to its north-facing aspect and to its high altitude, Les Grands Montets is famous for its exceptional snow quality and incredible views of the surrounding peaks such as l’Aiguille du Dru.
We check-in at our hotel in Megève with the rest of the afternoon at your own leisure to explore this magical traditional farming village. Spend some time discovering the village and its beautiful cobble stone streets, do a bit of shopping or have a nice mulled wine at the bar of our hotel or at a local.
Stay: 4 Nights in Megève at Les Fermes de Marie
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch (on the mountain), Dinner
This morning, we meet our private local guide for an extraordinary journey through the stunning Evasion Mont-Blanc ski area. Make sure you bring your camera!
The three main ski areas are called Mont D’arbois, Rochebrune and Le Jaillet with plenty of terrain to explore in each area. We recommend staying in 1 of the 3 areas per day.
Megève is a reasonably low ski resort. Therefore, you can expect some lovely tree-lined runs that give you stunning views of the iconic Mont Blanc.
Our guide today will lead us on the beautiful slopes and secret powder stach in the Mont d’Arbois and St Gervais ski area with a special treat lunch at the world famous La Folie Douce. Be prepared for live music, entertainment, champagne showers and dancing on the tables!
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch (on the mountain), Dinner
Today and tomorrow is at leisure without a local guide. Fill up on the delicious breakfast offered at your hotel before spending the next 2 days skiing and discovering the incredible Megève ski area.
Your Top Snow Travel tour director will accompany you today on the Rochebrune ski area or make your own tracks and discovery before we all meet up for lunch at a mountain restaurant.
In the afternoon, take some time for some apès-ski drinks at the local bars or perhaps a nice and relaxing massage at your hotel’s Spa?
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch (on the mountain), Dinner
Today is at leisure again without a local guide.
Your Top Snow Travel tour director will accompany you on Le Jaillet, Combloux, La Giettaz ski area or make your own tracks and discovery before we all meet up for lunch at a mountain restaurant.
Last chance for some souvenir shopping and sightseeing in Megève.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch (on the mountain), Dinner
Time for a little sleep-in this morning after a great week of skiing before saying “au revoir” Megève and “bonjour” Méribel.
After check-out (10am) we travel aboard our coach through the French Alps to our next stop and the heart of the largest ski area in the world: Méribel.
The trip takes about 2 hours so seat back, relax and enjoy the scenery along the way before arriving in Meribel for lunch and check-in. The rest of the day is at leisure.
Stay: 5 Nights in Méribel at Hotel Le Kaila
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
This morning, we meet your private local guide for a full day exploring part of the 3 Valleys focusing on Méribel. The 3 Valleys ski area is not only gigantic but it offers a stunning varied playground for all abilities.
It would take several weeks to ski every single slopes but with your professional local guide, you will discover the best bits and get a great overview of this part of the ski area.
Lunch today is on the mountain at the world famous La Folie Douce with stunning views, live music and great show entertainment.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch (on the mountain), Dinner
Today is at leisure without a guide. Fill up on the delicious breakfast offered at your hotel before spending the day skiing and discovering the Courchevel ski area with your Top Snow Travel tour director or make your own tracks and discovery before we all meet up for lunch at a designated mountain restaurant.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch (on the mountain), Dinner
Today is at leisure without a guide. Fill up on the delicious breakfast offered at your hotel before spending the day skiing and discovering the Val Thorens ski area with your Top Snow Travel tour director or make your own tracks and discovery before we all meet up for lunch at a designated mountain restaurant.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch (on the mountain), Dinner
Today is at leisure without a guide. Fill up on the delicious breakfast offered at your hotel before spending the day skiing and discovering the Méribel ski area with your Top Snow Travel tour director or make your own tracks and discovery before we all meet up for lunch at a designated mountain restaurant.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch (on the mountain), Dinner
This morning is at your own pace and leisure.
We travel to our last stop on this tour to one of the best ski resorts in the France (and perhaps the world), the picturesque traditional high altitude village of Val d’Isère.
The short journey takes just under 2 hours so seat back, relax and enjoy the scenery along the way before arriving in Val d’Isère for lunch and check-in. The rest of the day is at leisure giving you time to explore this amazing village.
Go on and explore the charming French village of Val d’Isère, one of Europe’s most popular ski resorts. The historical village is built around stone farmhouses. It has an iconic 11th century church and a bell tower built in the 1600. There are so many amazing spots for beautiful photos!
Stay: 5 Nights in Val d’Isère at Hotel Avenue Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
This morning, we meet your private local guide for a full day exploring of the Val d’Isère-Tignes ski area.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch (on the mountain), Dinner
Today is at leisure without a guide. Fill up on the delicious breakfast offered at your hotel before spending the day skiing and discovering the Val d’Isère ski area with your Top Snow Travel tour director or make your own tracks and discovery before we all meet up for lunch at a designated mountain restaurant.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch (on the mountain), Dinner
Today is at leisure without a guide. Fill up on the delicious breakfast offered at your hotel before spending the day skiing and discovering the Val d’Isère ski area with your Top Snow Travel tour director or make your own tracks and discovery before we all meet up for lunch at a designated mountain restaurant.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch (on the mountain), Dinner
This morning, you’re in for a treat!
It is a special day today, we meet your private local guide for your last day skiing on this journey and we have saved the best for last, discover the wonderful off-piste descent to Bonneval sur Arc.
Starting from the Pisaillas Glacier in Val d’Isère, ski over the other side until you reach the Maurienne valley where sumptuous glaciers, more than 1500 metres of vertical and extraordinary landscapes awaits you. Your final destination is the small traditional resort of Bonneval.
At the end of the day, your return transfer is via helicopter which takes you on a tour of part of the Vanoise National park and Val d’Isère before finally dropping you off. It is an unforgettable day full of diverse and stunning scenery.
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Evening
After your unforgettable day skiing from to Bonneval and returning by scenic helicopter flight to Val d’Isere, it’s time to wake up your taste buds, finish your holiday in style, comfort and experience a true gastronomic 5 course dinner at the Atelier d’Edmond (2 star Michelin) in the hamlet of Le Fornet in Val d’Isère.
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Meals: Breakfast, Lunch (on the mountain), Dinner
After breakfast and check-out, we make our way back to Geneva Airport (approx 2.hrs). Sadly it’s time to say goodbye to this incredible once in a lifetime ski holiday experience.
Aurevoir et à bientot!
FINAL PAYMENT due before and no later than Friday 29 September 2021.