Téléphérique de l'Aiguille du Midi
Montée à 3842m d'altitude depuis Chamonix pour une vue panoramique sur le Mont-Blanc et les Alpes.
3h
Budget guide
Alpes françaises: what to do, budget and how to get there
NatureOutdoorsfrom January to December
From Mont Blanc to the ski resorts, the Alps offer breathtaking scenery in summer and winter alike. Expect around 12 € for a budget meal on the ground. The best time to visit runs from January to December. It is a great pick for travellers into nature, outdoors. Below you will find real observed prices for getting there, eating, sleeping and things to do — and you can generate a full day-by-day itinerary for free.
How to get there
From Paris(estimated)
Train from €35· 4 hBus from €32· 8 h 12
From Grenoble(estimated)
Train from €15· 1 h 15Bus from €9· 1 h 50
From Lyon(estimated)
Train from €18· 2 hBus from €14· 2 h 43
"From" prices, one-way per person, as listed on Omio. They vary with date and how far ahead you book.
What to do there
€75
Mer de Glace et train du Montenvers
Train à crémaillère vers le glacier de la Mer de Glace, grotte de glace et glaciorium.
3h
Domaine skiable de Val d'Isère / Tignes
Forfait journée Espace Killy pour skier sur 300 km de pistes entre Val d'Isère et Tignes.
1 journée
Lac d'Annecy depuis Talloires (baignade)
Plage publique gratuite au bord du lac d'Annecy, vue sur les Dents de Lanfon.
Variable
Musée de Grenoble
Collection allant de l'Antiquité à l'art contemporain, avec œuvres de Rubens, Matisse et Picasso.
2h
Téléphérique de la Bastille (Grenoble)
Les célèbres bulles de Grenoble pour atteindre le fort de la Bastille et sa vue sur les massifs.
1h30
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Frequently asked questions
How do I get there from Paris?
The cheapest option we found is the bus from €32 one-way. Compare schedules and book early to keep that fare.
When is the best time to visit?
The best window runs from January to December. Outside it, prices drop but some activities may be closed.
What is there to do?
Highlights include: Téléphérique de l'Aiguille du Midi, Mer de Glace et train du Montenvers, Domaine skiable de Val d'Isère / Tignes. See the full list with prices and durations in our guide above.
