PROGRAMME
The Splendor of the FRENCH ALPS 5 Days/4 nights Tour
The French Alps in the Auvergne Rhône Alpes region of France offers amazing landscapes, an exceptional environment, (Mont Blanc) and the charming & romantic alpine lakes. No where else in France you can discover a such diversity and gorgeous panoramas in just one trip!
Arrival from Geneva
Day 1 – LAKE ANNECY (night in ANNECY)
Arrival at Geneva airport – Cointrin International Airport Transfer to Lake Annecy, the pearl of the French Alps (45 km/ 45 min by motorway)
Check-in hotel in Lake Annecy, purest lake in Europe! Lunch cruise on board of the Libellule boat (2hrs) Visit the medieval town of Annecy, the little Venice of the Alps Free time to stroll in the charming and narrow pedestrian streets Dinner in a restaurant in the old town or on the lake shore
Overnight stay in Annecy
Day 2 – CHAMONIX MONT BLANC (night in Chamonix)
Departure and transfer to Chamonix (95 km/1hour) Excursion by Montenvers train to the glacier Mer de Glace (Sea of Ice) and Visit of the Ice Grotto. Lunch at the mythic Hotel Montenvers Terminal Neige and go down to Chamonix
Excursion by cable car to Aiguille du Midi peak and on the top, visit of the Mountaineering museum and Step into the Void (skywalk). Go down to Chamonix city center. Free afternoon for shopping Check-in hotel in Chamonix Dinner in a typical Savoyard restaurant or Chinese food in Chamonix At night, enjoy Chamonix nightlife: gamble at the casino, or have a cocktail in a night club or pub in the city center.
Overnight stay in Chamonix
Day 3 – MEGEVE (night in Megève)
Departure and transfer to Megève (35 km/ 30 minutes) Discover the charming traditional alpine village of Megève in the Mont Blanc range. Experience Flight over the Mont Blanc range (a 40-minute flight) Lunch in the village. In the afternoon, experience horse carriage tour (20 minutes) and free time for shopping in Megève. Dinner and overnight stay in Megeve..
Overnight stay in Megève
Day 4 – LAKE GENEVA (YVOIRE – EVIAN) (night in Evian)
Departure and transfer to Yvoire (95 km/1h15) on lakeshore Geneva (Leman Lake).
Arrival at the charming fishing village, Yvoire, one of the most beautiful villages of France. Discovery of the medieval village by foot and visit the Five Senses Garden Lunch in a delicious restaurant on the lakeshore - Taste the famous local Perch filets with French fries.
Afternoon, departure and transfer to Evian (26 km / 30 minutes) Discover the luxury Spa & golf destination of Evian: the charming harbor, the beautiful “belle Epoque” architecture of the town, the Palais Lumière cultural center, the sight of the original source of Mineral water Evian… Check-in hotel in Evian Dinner in a restaurant of your beautiful hotel At night, gamble at the casino of Evian!
Overnight stay in Evian
Day 5 – EVIAN – GENEVA
Excursion from Evian: Chateau Ripailles (wine tasting) or cruise on Leman Lake (Lake Geneva) to Lausanne or Chateau Chillon
Lunch and departure to Geneva International airport (45 km / 1 hour)
End of the tour.