Holiday houses in the French Alps & holiday apartments in the French Alps

Vacation in a holiday home in the French Alpine region

The French Alpine region has a diverse landscape with mountains in the northern region of the alps epitomised by Mont Blanc, the tallest peak in Europe which is covered with everlasting snow besides housing some of the popular ski resorts of the world namely Les Trois Vallées, Val d’Isère, La Plagne and Les Arcs. Snow lovers and nature enthusiasts should book a vacation in holiday homes, holiday houses or holiday rentals in the French Alpine region to experience exciting activities from world class skiing and mountain climbing to cycling and pleasant valley walks. Furthermore the wonderful French Alpine region offers cheeses like Tome des Bauges and Reblochon besides fabulous wines. There are also charming little villages like Grenoble with holiday apartments waiting to be explored by holidaymakers. The French Alpine region is categorised into the northern and southern alps with alpine towns like Annecy at the northern tip of Lac d’Annecy, Besançon to the south and the region of Franche-Comté to the north-west of Lake Geneva.

Ski, hike and walk in the French Alpine region

There are several national parks in the area which offer plenty of opportunities for day walks and more challenging treks besides countless routes for both amateur and world class climbers. The holiday houses in the French Alpine region offer world class skiing and snow parks for snowboarding. People can also go mountain biking in the Jura mountains. The Route des Grandes Alpes is a popular route for drivers, walkers and cyclists winding its way over alpine passses with panoramic views of the mountains along the route.

Best time to visit

Winter is the best time to rent holiday homes, holiday apartments and holiday rentals in the French Alpine region. The weather is generally unpredictable in the mountains. The Ski seasons lasts from December to April.

Neighbouring holiday regions Mercantour National Park

• Les Deux Alpes
• L'Alpe d'Huez
• Serre Chevalier
• Les Sybelles
• Voie Lactée
• Via Lattea
• Pelvoux
• Maurienne
• Lac de Grand Maison
• Lac du Chambon