Guide · France

Alps, Lyon and Auvergne

A route from Lyon through Alpine and volcanic landscapes, finishing among the limestone scenery of the Ardèche.

6 days8 stopsModerate pace

The trip, in order

Follow the route day by day. Times and prices can change, so check official information before you travel.

Day 1

Historic Lyon

Lyon

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    Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière

    Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière is a historic religious site in or near Lyon, valued for the way it brings together place, history and physical evidence in a setting that can be understood on foot. At Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière, focus on architecture and interior spaces, liturgical or devotional setting, sculpture, glass or stonework.

    Duration
    90 minutes suggested
    Price
    Check current official admission information
    Start time
    Choose a start time that suits your day.
    Access arrangements can vary by season, worship, conservation work, weather or events; check current official information before travelling.Opening hours not verified — check before visiting.Website / visitor information
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    Vieux Lyon

    Vieux Lyon is a historic townscape in or near Lyon, valued for the way it brings together place, history and physical evidence in a setting that can be understood on foot. At Vieux Lyon, focus on street pattern and historic buildings, principal civic or religious landmarks, public squares and viewpoints.

    Duration
    90 minutes suggested
    Price
    Check current official admission information
    Start time
    Choose a start time that suits your day.
    Access arrangements can vary by season, worship, conservation work, weather or events; check current official information before travelling.Opening hours not verified — check before visiting.Website / visitor information
Day 2

Annecy and lake

Annecy

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    Annecy Old Town

    Annecy Old Town is a historic townscape in or near Annecy, valued for the way it brings together place, history and physical evidence in a setting that can be understood on foot. At Annecy Old Town, focus on street pattern and historic buildings, principal civic or religious landmarks, public squares and viewpoints.

    Duration
    90 minutes suggested
    Price
    Check current official admission information
    Start time
    Choose a start time that suits your day.
    Access arrangements can vary by season, worship, conservation work, weather or events; check current official information before travelling.Opening hours not verified — check before visiting.Website / visitor information
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    Lake Annecy

    Lake Annecy is a natural landscape in or near Annecy, valued for the way it brings together place, history and physical evidence in a setting that can be understood on foot. At Lake Annecy, focus on landform and viewpoints, walking landscape, geological or ecological setting.

    Duration
    90 minutes suggested
    Price
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    Start time
    Choose a start time that suits your day.
    Access arrangements can vary by season, worship, conservation work, weather or events; check current official information before travelling.Opening hours not verified — check before visiting.Website / visitor information
Day 3

Chamonix

Chamonix-Mont-Blanc

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    Chamonix-Mont-Blanc

    Chamonix-Mont-Blanc is a Alpine town and mountain base in or near Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, valued for the way it brings together place, history and physical evidence in a setting that can be understood on foot. The core visit focuses on mountain setting, historic centre and public spaces, access points to surrounding high country.

    Duration
    90 minutes suggested
    Price
    Check current official admission information
    Start time
    Choose a start time that suits your day.
    Access arrangements can vary by season, worship, conservation work, weather or events; check current official information before travelling.Opening hours not verified — check before visiting.Website / visitor information
Day 4

High Alps

Chamonix-Mont-Blanc

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    Aiguille du Midi

    Aiguille du Midi is a natural landscape in or near Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, valued for the way it brings together place, history and physical evidence in a setting that can be understood on foot. At Aiguille du Midi, focus on landform and viewpoints, walking landscape, geological or ecological setting.

    Duration
    90 minutes suggested
    Price
    Check current official admission information
    Start time
    Choose a start time that suits your day.
    Access arrangements can vary by season, worship, conservation work, weather or events; check current official information before travelling.Opening hours not verified — check before visiting.Website / visitor information
Day 5

Auvergne volcanoes

Clermont-Ferrand

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    Puy de Dôme

    Puy de Dôme is a natural landscape in or near Orcines, valued for the way it brings together place, history and physical evidence in a setting that can be understood on foot. At Puy de Dôme, focus on landform and viewpoints, walking landscape, geological or ecological setting.

    Duration
    90 minutes suggested
    Price
    Check current official admission information
    Start time
    Choose a start time that suits your day.
    Access arrangements can vary by season, worship, conservation work, weather or events; check current official information before travelling.Opening hours not verified — check before visiting.Website / visitor information
Day 6

Ardèche limestone

Vallon-Pont-d’Arc

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    Pont d'Arc

    Pont d'Arc is a natural landscape in or near Vallon-Pont-d’Arc, valued for the way it brings together place, history and physical evidence in a setting that can be understood on foot. At Pont d'Arc, focus on landform and viewpoints, walking landscape, geological or ecological setting.

    Duration
    90 minutes suggested
    Price
    Check current official admission information
    Start time
    Choose a start time that suits your day.
    Access arrangements can vary by season, worship, conservation work, weather or events; check current official information before travelling.Opening hours not verified — check before visiting.Website / visitor information