French Alps Lakes & Valleys Family Multi-Adventure Tour
6 days
5 nights
Activity Levels 2-4
Premiere Hotels
French Alps Lakes & Valleys Family Multi-Adventure Tour
6 days
5 nights
Activity Levels 2-4
Premiere Hotels
2025: Jun-Aug
Mountains & Alpine Culture from Annecy to Megève
Adventure through alpine landscapes, storybook villages and pristine waterways. From the Rhône River to the white peaks of Mont Blanc, keep your camera ready. Epic family adventures, here we come!
Highlights
- Wander through romantic countryside in the Savoie and Haute-Savoie regions of France
- Sample traditional cheese-centric dishes that have been perfected by local mountain farmers
- Ride the historic Mont Blanc Tramway and gaze at the impressive summit of Western Europe’s highest mountain
- Hike through pristine pine forests while the younger set joins their Kids Adventure Leader for a fun-filled excursion to an alpine toboggan course
- Explore bike paths bordering sparkling Lake Annecy, one of the clearest lakes in Europe and the third largest in France
Start/EndGeneva, Switzerland
* Start/End locations may vary. Do not book flights until your trip details are confirmed.
Itinerary
Days 1-2
Follow quiet paths along the ViaRhôna, an impressive 500-mile bike route that traces the Rhône River from Geneva to the beaches of Marseille • Lunch in the “Little Venice of Savoie" at a charming restaurant along the Savière Canal • Ferry across France's largest natural lake, Lac de Bourget • Hike through World Heritage sites in Massif de Bauges Regional Nature Park • At our picnic lunch, sample the local cheese, Tome de Bauges, with an earthy aroma and a sweet buttery flavor • Kids navigate through an exciting ropes course overlooking the pristine mountains • In Aix-les-Bains, a leading town of the Belle Époque era, enjoy Modern French cuisine amid stylish architecture.
Nights 1-2
With panoramic views of France's largest natural lake, Lac du Bourget, Hotel L'Incomparable offers elegant gastronomy, a luxury spa and warm hospitality in the heart of the Alpine Riviera. (pool, spa)
Days 3-6
Visit a traditional alpine farm where the younger set learns about cheesemaking • Meanwhile, adults bike through the Northern Bauges Mountains before a peaceful descent to glittering Lac d'Annecy • Savor panoramic views of the Aravis Mountain Range from our cozy retreat • Visit fashionable Megève, known for its fine dining, excellent shopping and 1,000-year-old church • Kids scamper about at an afternoon scavenger hunt • Hike out to the week’s most aerial views of glacier-carved valleys and majestic pine forests • Explore lush Col de Voza, a magnificent landscape nestled between Switzerland and Megève • Our final mountain ascent showcases panoramic vistas of the Avaris Range, Mont Blanc and the peaks of Savoie.
Nights 3-5
This sublime alpine hotel with stunning views of the peaks of Mont Blanc features stylish chalets and cozy alpine décor. (pool, spa)
What's Included
See moreStraight Talk
We want to make sure you're on the trip that's right for you. Every Backroads trip is unique and this one is no exception.
Our hikes through the Alps' captivating rugged terrain climb rocky and sometimes uneven paths, many of which are remote and do not intersect with roads. Vehicles will get us to and from the trailheads, but due to the nature of these trails, we won't see our vehicles along the route. Ample trail support in the form of water, snacks and encouragement is provided by your Backroads leaders and local guides.
Hiking in the mountains can mean quickly changing unpredictable weather, even during the warm and sunny summer months. Careful packing is essential for your comfort and overall enjoyment. Be prepared to carry multiple layers every day on the trip—warm base layers, a windproof/rain jacket and rain pants.
Hotels
World-Class Hotels
Our hand-selected Premiere hotels offer exceptional hospitality and experiences as special as the regions we explore.
Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.
Nights 1-2
Premiere Hotel
With panoramic views of France's largest natural lake, Lac du Bourget, Hotel L'Incomparable offers elegant gastronomy, a luxury spa and warm hospitality in the heart of the Alpine Riviera. (pool, spa)
Nights 3-5
Premiere Hotel
This sublime alpine hotel with stunning views of the peaks of Mont Blanc features stylish chalets and cozy alpine décor. (pool, spa)
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Bikes
Choose Your Perfect Bike
Our bikes are designed and built with specific cyclists and riding styles in mind, so we can always offer you a perfect ride. Please note that bike requests are subject to availability and prioritized based on the date they're submitted.
Included in your trip price
- Ideal for avid cyclists
- Responsive, efficient and comfortable
- Drop handlebars only
Included in your trip price
- Suited for a wide range of cyclists
- Comfortable ergonomic seat
- Long wheel base adds to the bike's control and stability
- Upright handlebars only
Included in your trip price
- One of the lightest e-bikes available
- Provides plenty of power and more than enough battery
- Lower top tubes for easier mounting and dismounting
- Upright handlebars only
- Limited availability on Unplugged Bike Tours; learn more
Min. age to ride e-bike: 16+
Included in your trip price
- Backroads is the only travel company to manufacture it's own line of kid's bikes.
- Features smaller wheels -- the perfect choice for kids.
- On our Family Trips, you'll find 20"" and 24"" bikes.
Included in your trip price
- For children up to 85 pounds
- Attaches to an adult bike with your child providing some of the pedal power for a real team effort!
- Ideal for kids who aren't yet ready for bike touring.
- Cannot be pulled by an e-bike.
Dates & Prices
Dates & Prices
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