Adrenaline-fuelled experiences in the French Alps

Mountain biking

With an unparalleled network of tracks and some truly first class mountain biking destinations, the French Alps are a great choice for those who want the thrill of conquering rugged trails and feeling the dirt fly. With a variety of tracks graded up to black for experts, there's plenty for those just starting out to those who want to really challenge themselves. Explore resorts for mountain biking.

Climbing and via ferrata

From the world-renowned climbing on offer in Chamonix, dominated by Mont Blanc, to the more accessible, but no less exhilarating Via Ferrata (described by the Bureau des Guides in Les 2 Alpes as vertical hikes on landscaped trails) in resorts like Les 2 Alpes, you'll find plenty of opportunities to make the most of the mountains. Explore our best resorts for vertical sports. 

Paragliding

See the mountains from above! A tandem paragliding flight is a must-do experience for those who like a dose of adrenaline on their holiday. An unforgettable bucket-list activity, you can try paragliding in most of our resorts. The views are incredible and the buzz you get afterwards is second to none. Try it in Samoëns, over Lake Annecy or with views over Mont Blanc from Chamonix or Les Houches.

White water rafting, Hydrospeed and canyoning

For white water thrills, the Giffre river is easily accessible from Samoëns, Its waterfalls and narrow gorges make it a stunning setting where you'll find the perfect currents for white water rafting. From Les 2 Alpes, take the gondola down to the valley village of Venosc to try white water swimming (Hydrospeed) and rafting as well as canyoning (exploring canyons and gorges along a river by sliding down natural rock chutes, jumping into pools and abseiling down waterfalls). These unique guide-led experiences will get your heart racing. See other resorts where you can try canyoning and other watersports.