Things to do in Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes, France: The Best Nature & Parks

January 10, 2022 Tonie Szymanski

Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes is a region of France created by the territorial reform of French Regions in 2014; it resulted from the merger of Auvergne and Rhône-Alpes.
Restaurants in Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes

1. Mont Blanc

Chamonix France
Excellent
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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. Lake Annecy

74000, Annecy France +33 4 50 45 00 33 [email protected] http://www.lac-annecy.com/
Excellent
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5.0 based on 6,718 reviews

Lake Annecy

Reviewed By Curious54739211 - Vancouver, Canada

With one of the cleanest lakes in Europe, this is worth a relaxing stop for 2-3 days to amble along the lakeshore, take a boat excursion on the glacial-fed turquoise lake, hike or cycle, try some delicious raclette and make sure to wander beside the canals of the old town at night with glowing lanterns. Wonderful.

3. Parc Naturel Regional Du Vercors

255 Chemin des Fusilles, 38250 Lans-en-Vercors France +33 4 76 94 38 26 [email protected] http://www.parc-du-vercors.fr/
Excellent
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5.0 based on 507 reviews

Parc Naturel Regional Du Vercors

Reviewed By Casamona-Real-Estate - Tromso, Norway

take the local bus for 5 euros and you get to the village Lans En Vercors . and here you can walk for hours- Also there is a restaurant after around 1 hours walk- Here we did lunch! Ask the tourist info in the village

4. Les Barons Perches

Col de la Croix, 26110 Nyons France +33 6 72 94 43 32 [email protected] http://www.les-barons-perches.com/
Excellent
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5.0 based on 192 reviews

Les Barons Perches

5. Prosneige

Rue Du Soleil, 73440 Val Thorens, Les Belleville France +33 4 79 01 07 00 [email protected] http://fr.prosneige.fr/info-ecole-cours-ski-val-thorens/
Excellent
83%
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5.0 based on 982 reviews

Prosneige

Reviewed By NZtrip19

Had a great private lesson on 14th Jan. Am am an intermediate having done 5 weeks skiing. I learnt loads and my sking has significantly improved. I only wish I had had a lesson earlier. In other resorts I have had mixed experience with esf ski school. Would definitely recommend prosniege and private lessons.

6. Aiguille du Midi

100 Place de l Aiguille du Midi Mont Blanc, 74400, Chamonix France https://www.montblancnaturalresort.com/fr/aiguille-du-midi
Excellent
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4.5 based on 7,182 reviews

Aiguille du Midi

From Chamonix (1035m), fly over the forest to reach le Plan de l’Aiguille in 10 minutes (2317m). On your right, the Glacier des Bossons, in front of you the Mont-Blanc (4810m), on your left the Aiguille Verte, the Drus and the Aiguilles de Chamonix. Then take a second cable car which, in just 10 minutes takes you up to 3777m, over the seracs, the glacier des Pelerins and the hanging glaciers on the north face of the Aiguille du Midi. . From the top, a sightseeing panorama unique in the world. Experience a very high altitude.

Reviewed By Saif-UK - Worcester Park, United Kingdom

Amazing views ( must visit ) Lots of areas to visit Stepping in the glass box are amazing Staff are nice and friendly

7. Mont d'Arbois Ski Area

Megeve France http://ski-megeve.megeve.com/internet/default.aspx
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4.5 based on 339 reviews

Mont d'Arbois Ski Area

Reviewed By M255RUdannys - Locks Heath, United Kingdom

Variety of runs and lifts, pisted and non-pisted and a good choice of bars and restaurants. Lifts are quick, never a queue and so much to do.

8. Puy-de-Dome Volcano

Sommet du Puy de Dome, Clermont-Ferrand France
Excellent
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4.5 based on 2,736 reviews

Puy-de-Dome Volcano

Reviewed By 4KiaraS - Chester, United Kingdom

This was the highlight of our trip to the Clermont-Ferrand area. The hike to the top is about 1 to 1.5 hours depending on your pace. It does get a little more strenuous as you get the the top - and quite steep on the way down, so wear proper hiking shoes. Foe those with mobility issues (or young children) there is the option of taking a train, but if you're able-bodied, you'll want the experience of the hike! There is a middle option - there's a parking lot a little higher up the mountain that cuts about 20-30 minutes off the hike. That lots tends to fill up before the lower lot tough, so go early if you plan to be use that option. There's also a restaurant and a restroom at the upper parking lot. The views along the way are breathtaking. The height of Puy de Dôme is 1,465-metres. At the summit, it's nothing short of magical! We were fortunate enough to be there on a clear day where we had a perfect view of the Chaîne des Puys (volcanoes), Monts Dore and Monts du Forez mountains, Clermont-Ferrand and the Limagne plain. There's a path around the summit so you can take in the full panoramic view. I was shocked to see how many sheep were at the summit! The summit also provides restroom facilities, restaurant, gift shop, ruins of a Gallo-Roman temple, a meteorological observatory and a visitor information center. It took us 75 minutes to hike to the summit and about 45 minutes to go down because we went with the momentum and were basically running all he way down. Be careful - it gets slippery!! This is definitely something not to be missed! Bring a refillable water bottle and wear proper hiking shoes. It was hot when we went, but if you're visiting in cooler months you may ant to bring a light jacket for when you're at the summit.

9. Avoriaz

44 Promenade du Festival, 74110 Avoriaz, Morzine France +33 4 50 74 02 11 [email protected] http://www.avoriaz.com
Excellent
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4.5 based on 1,175 reviews

Avoriaz

Avoriaz, very famous destination for a ski holiday, located in the heart of the Portes du Soleil ski aera will surprise you with its specificites. It's a car-free resort,ski-in, ski-out, where the snow covers every corners throughout the season and where you can have a ski-walk in the middle of the timber holiday residences that blend in with the countryside. It's also a resort with daily events, which fulfills your every wish of relaxation and escape. Enjoy your holidays in Avoriaz!Avoriaz will open on the 1st of July 2012, the Aquariaz, a unique concept in mountain water park!

Reviewed By Livnil - Atlanta, United States

Many restaurant choices, huge selection of slopes if you buy the Portes du Soleil ski pass covering France and Swiss borders, extremely friendly and courteous staff everywhere we went.

10. Parc Naturel Regional des Volcans d'Auvergne

Regional Nature Park of the Volcanoes of Auvergne Information Centre Aydat, 63970 France +33 4 73 65 64 00 [email protected] http://www.parc-volcans-auvergne.com/index.php4
Excellent
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4.5 based on 56 reviews

Parc Naturel Regional des Volcans d'Auvergne

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