10 Things to do Adventurous in French Alps That You Shouldn't Miss

November 6, 2021 Marlin Saiz

Discover the best top things to do in French Alps, France including Mont Blanc, The Development Centre Val d Isere, Fly Chamonix - Tandem Paragliding, MINT Snowboarding, Vetta Mountain Guides, Oxygene Ski School Val d'Isere, Onyx Snowboard School, Oxygene Ski School Meribel, British Alpine Ski School, Ultimate Snowsports Tignes.
Restaurants in French Alps

1. Mont Blanc

Chamonix France
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5.0 based on 1,521 reviews

Mont Blanc

A towering mountain range on the Italian border, the highest peak of which measures nearly 16,000 feet, making it the second highest mountain in Europe.

Reviewed By Montrose3 - Montrose, United Kingdom

Just amazing first time I've really been in the Alps and wow was it worth waiting for we had a great few days some ace views ace boarding and just a fab time will be back!

2. The Development Centre Val d Isere

Rond Point des Pistes Snowberry Ski Shop, 73150 Val d'Isere France +33 6 15 55 31 56 [email protected] http://www.tdcski.com/val_disere/
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5.0 based on 70 reviews

The Development Centre Val d Isere

The Development Centre Val d'Isere more than just a Ski School. Our aim is to help you to Ski Better. The Development Centre is all about helping you really improve your skiing in an enjoyable, relaxed environment. Rather than pre-planned lessons and drills, our approach is based around coaching you on your style as an individual, allowing you to really make a breakthrough in confidence and ability. What can The Development Centre Ski School do for you? Our Ski Lessons will develop Your Skiing further than you can imagine and maximise the enjoyment of your holiday. We have a range of clinics and private development lessons available to suit a range of requirements and budgets.

Reviewed By naliceol - Doncaster, United Kingdom

My wife and I had 3 lessons between us with Lauder and he was superb. My wife went from non-skier to confident intermediate in less than a week. He is an excellent teacher and the booking process was very straightforward.

3. Fly Chamonix - Tandem Paragliding

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5.0 based on 348 reviews

Fly Chamonix - Tandem Paragliding

Tandem Paraglider flight specialists. Paraglide in front of Mont Blanc with an experienced instructor.Chief Instructor Sean Potts, 20 years, 6000+ flights in the Chamonix valley. British & French Government certified instructor. FFVL quality award. Flights all year round. From 4 years to 90 years young welcome.Groups welcome: highly experienced, friendly English speaking instructors.Instant Gift vouchers. Quick & easy internet reservation process, no advance payment required.An environmentally friendly activity

4. MINT Snowboarding

132 rue du Bourg The Woods Snowboard Shop, 74110, Morzine France +33 4 50 84 13 88 [email protected] http://mintsnowboarding.com
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5.0 based on 510 reviews

MINT Snowboarding

MINT Snowboarding offers snowboard progression for all levels & interests; offering private tuition, group sessions, snowboard camps, instructor training, freestyle coaching & off-piste guiding. Based in the Portes du Soleil French ski resorts of Morzine, Avoriaz, Les Gets & Chatel. Whether you're looking to link your first turns, thread a needle through a tight, powdery glade or start adding some style in the park... MINT will get you progressing towards your goals!

Reviewed By karansaraf - Manchester, United Kingdom

I went on the week-long MINT Technical Performance Camp in Morzine/Avoriaz to improve my fledgeling snowboarding. I had a really great experience with the MINT coaches I encountered. The camp is extremely well organised and people can be moved from one group to another if required, depending on their skill level and needs. My coaches were Jorge and Gerard, and I couldn't have been happier with their instruction and coaching styles. Everyone I hung out with from the MINT team in the bar/at dinner were really friendly and fun people. The arrangement with Treeline Chalets for airport transfers, accommodation and food is excellent and it was the best chalet experience I've had so far. I started the week as a not-quite-beginner, not-yet-intermediate and by the end of it I was boarding with so much more fluency, confidence and technique than I could have envisaged, definitely got out of the experience more than I had expected. One initial concern was that as a 32-year old I would be attending a camp full of teenagers/the gap year crowd, but I was informed by the MINT team prior to booking that the age ranges mostly between 25 and 60-something, and this was exactly what I found - a great group of people of all ages to spend a week with as a solo traveller (the vast majority of people here were also solo travellers). I would recommend this camp for anyone from absolute beginner to more advanced and I will certainly be returning for another week next season.

5. Vetta Mountain Guides

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5.0 based on 82 reviews

Vetta Mountain Guides

Vetta Mountain Guides create memorable days in the mountains. Whether we're climbing rock or ice, or backcountry skiing, we love being in the mountains with friends. Vetta works exclusively with certified mountain guides, from their home bases in Chamonix, France; and Boulder, Colorado. Relaxed attitude, committed to safer climbing and skiing, reverence for the mountains, and devoted to fun -- come enjoy a day in the mountains with Vetta!

6. Oxygene Ski School Val d'Isere

avenue Olympique Galerie des Cimes, 73150 Val d'Isere France +33 4 79 41 99 58 [email protected] http://www.oxygene.ski/val-d-isere-ski-school/
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5.0 based on 484 reviews

Oxygene Ski School Val d'Isere

Our ski school in Val d’Isère has been offering legendary customer service and fun, friendly lessons for over 20 years. From child or adult group ski and snowboard lessons taught in English, French (and other languages besides), to private instruction and coaching, adrenaline-sparked activities, off-piste guiding and the very best in equipment hire and rental; we have it all. Oxygène is the perfect way to get the most out of this legendary resort, boasting a huge ski landscape made up of wide and sweeping runs for all abilities and amazing off-piste, We’re proud to offer the best in winter sports in Val d’Isere since 1995.

Reviewed By ronakjsh - Royal Tunbridge Wells, United Kingdom

Skiing experience: First time skier (23 years old). Lessons used: 6x3 hour group lessons in the morning (incl. additional 2 hours on the first day). Highlights: Alberto was an excellent ski instructor and helped me to progress from falling over on every green run to successfully completing red runs by the end of the week. He was very knowledge, patient and most importantly he was very fun to spend time with over the week. I thoroughly enjoyed my time skiing and I would definitely recommend going to the Oxygene Ski School if you are a first time skier and are looking for an fun, enjoyable environment whilst also improving your skiing ability.

7. Onyx Snowboard School

Apartment 18, Residence l'Eterlou Route d'Avoriaz, 74110, Morzine France +33 4 85 80 00 14 [email protected] http://onyxsnowboarding.com
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5.0 based on 92 reviews

Onyx Snowboard School

The Onyx Snowboarding experience is like no other! From the resorts of Morzine, Avoriaz and Les Gets we provide fun and easy to understand instruction from our highly qualified team. Delivered with passion, personality and utilising the most effective and up to date teaching methods to inspire confidence and help you have the most fun possible standing sideways! Lessons for all ages and abilities, freestyle and performance camps, split boarding and more!

Reviewed By Vikasokolova

Was lucky enough to have a lesson with both Baden and Rob a couple of days ago and I learnt hella lot in a day :) I was given just the right instruction at just the right time to make me progress way beyond what I expected. Highly recommend them both! You will be buzzing I promise!

8. Oxygene Ski School Meribel

Galerie des Cimes Chez Magic, 73550 Meribel, Les Allues France +33 4 79 08 53 36 [email protected] http://www.oxygene.ski
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5.0 based on 580 reviews

Oxygene Ski School Meribel

Oxygène Ski and Snowboard School. We run our schools with lots of energy and PEPS! PASSION: We are passionate in what we do, we have fun and it's infectious. EXPERIENCE: With 25 years running ski schools, and a low turn over in staff, we know how to make you happy. PLEASURE: a snow shovel full of fun for a maximum of pleasure. SAFETY: Whether on or off piste, beginners or advanced your safety is of upmost importance to us.

Reviewed By Lingy523 - Hastings, United Kingdom

I would recommend Oxygene for adult ski school. Our instructor Ivano was an excellent instructor and he progressed everyone in our small group from skiing down easy blue runs on day 1 to confidently skiing down a black run on our final day. I would definitely recommend Oxygene.

9. British Alpine Ski School

19 Place du Baraty Place Du Baraty, 74110, Morzine France +33 4 50 74 78 59 [email protected] http://www.britishskischool.com
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5.0 based on 517 reviews

British Alpine Ski School

BASS Morzine & Les Gets is a snowsports school and instructor training centre based in the French alps. We have established a reputation for excellence through the exceptional quality of our group sessions, private lessons and long term training provided in English language to small, personal groups. We operate in the resorts of Morzine, Les Gets and Avoriaz in the huge Portes Du Soleil. Out of European winters we deliver courses in UK snow centres and glacier resorts such as Stubai and Les Deux Alpes.

Reviewed By LauraMcCready

We thoroughly enjoyed our time in Morzine. Our 2 young children (aged 3&5) had their first private lesson with Tom-who was a well experienced lovely guy! I would highly recommend this company! Tom had a great approach towards our boys and clearly instructed them through out their lesson (from putting on their skis to checking their clothing and finally ensuring they learnt, listened and had fun!) Thank you to all at BASS!! online booking was informative and well instructed!! Excellent service!! From Laura, Glen, Tom & Fyn McCready

10. Ultimate Snowsports Tignes

route du Lavachet Centre Commercial, 73320 Tignes France +33 6 24 71 44 01 [email protected] http://www.ultimatesnowsports.com
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5.0 based on 611 reviews

Ultimate Snowsports Tignes

British Ski & Snowboard School in Tignes & Val d'Isere.Offering ski and snowboard lessons for all levels and all ages. From 3 year old children, to advanced coaching and off-piste guiding!

Reviewed By F5688MWluket

I visited Tignes with a large group of friends last week - All of which were intermediate/advanced skiers, and when compared to me only having had one lesson at the snow dome prior to flying out, it was safe to say I was a beginner. I met with Tom on my first day of skiing for a private 2.5 hr morning lesson and wasn't expecting to come away as confident as I did. He was so professional, gave great advice and just an all round great teacher/instructor. We started off going down from the half way point of some green runs to assess how easily I could stop and how much control I had etc. Once I felt more confident with stopping/turning we then went down some blues. By the end of the lesson I was parallel skiing going down some fast blues, with Tom right behind me. After the lesson had ended, I rejoined my group of friends and felt confident going down every blue in Tignes / Val D'isere and even ended the holiday on the third day going down 3 red runs. I would 100% recommend a private lesson as you get the instructors full attention and they can really get to work on your technique. Also cant recommend Tom enough - He took me from someone who had never ski'd on real snow before, to going down blues and reds and all from one x 2.5 lesson. Cheers Tom!

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