French Alps and Lyon

Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide © 2020 | After exploring the proud cuisine capital of Lyon - which, at least in its own mind, rivals Paris - we head for Chamonix, in the shadow of western Europe’s tallest peak: Mont Blanc. With the classic alpine resort as our springboard, we make some high-altitude cheese, then ride the lift up to the Aiguille du Midi and over to the border of Italy. And we hike the Tour du Mont Blanc - the trail that circles that iconic mountain. #ricksteves #ricksteveseurope #frenchalps
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So polite and humble. Reminding us of old days and not like today's travel vloggers.....your travel videos are Excellent treat to watch

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Theres a lot of travel vloggers who are really nice and welcoming, you dont have to put them down.

[@SuperLara007]

Ugh, nowadays these travel vlogs are so superficial, people just go to film and look at pretty things, is so refreshing to see some critical thinking and actual appreciation of their surroundings

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@@SuperLara007 Again, not all of them. You are grouping every single new vloger and thats just trash and not fair, because there ARE actual good travel vloggers besides this.

[@kathyobrusanszki6304]

Rick Steves does such a great job adding the historical and cultural relevance to the sites of each region.

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My problem with the Rick Steves films... they are too short!!! Loved this episode!!

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@@jonam7589 CD’s? Not DVD’s? 🤭

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@@industrect5337 You're right. I meant DVD. Thanks for the correction and reminding me that I should watch the rest.

[@michelbeaulieu6208]

Rick has such a wonderful personality

[@swisssights]

The French Alps are as beautiful as the food in France is good. The area around mont Blanc is breathtaking! Big like from Switzerland!

[@sunilspl6916]

Love from India

[@anamariamoraesdamota4098]

Beautiful place

[@chasondavet6802]

The French Alps are indeed quite lovely!

[@blackalien6873]

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[@TesterAnimal1]

The food is well overrated compared to Italian. It’s all cream, fats and grease. Add spice and they whine “trop piquant”!

[@soumyajitkar7346]

For the tranquil traveller, Lyon makes for a wonderful alternative to Paris, and I say this as a Parisian. The Lyonnais are friendlier than the Parisians (arguably), the food scene feels more authentic and homely, the city is much more manageable and is the perfect gateway to fan out to Provence, Savoie or Bourgogne (Burgundy), or even Italy (Piedmont/Genova) and Switzerland. Thanks for the characteristic warmth in the video Rick :)

[@matthewgrimm2224]

exactly right

[@manuelcastro9898]

Definitely. I love Lyon.

[@LaVermine773]

but i m agree that lyon food is the best from all aw to getrhrer for real Lyon Gastronomy is a must have

[@bzbdewd]

What a wonderful episode! Thank you Rick for keeping our travel dreams alive!

[@TravelingisFREEDOM]

This part of France looks magnificent, I hope I can visit it sometime in the future when all this is over. Seeing and sharing places like this is why I love traveling and make videos so much!

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I love Rick Steve’s Europe

[@fakerating]

This was my all time favorite episode... it just had everything: city sights, historic sights, food, nature... can't wait to go back to Europe!

[@krislv9219]

I agree, I love this episode

[@monicacall7532]

Lyon is a beautiful place. Chamonix is too crowded and expensive for our tastes. The Vercors Region just south of Grenoble has beautiful views, fabulous hikes, food that’s to die for, and it’s much less crowded and much less expensive. The Resistance Museum is a must see. The French Alps and Lyon are my favorite parts of France.

[@worldcitizeng6507]

Lyon is beautiful & charming but all I can remember was the hills I had to climbs during 2 short visits in the early 2000

[@adibahabdullah8038]

Just love steve presentation🤗

[@baptistebrigand5882]

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[@chasondavet6802]

Lyon is so underrated!

[@melsvids73]

Thanks Rick and PBS for putting full episodes on KZbin! 👍🏼 I am planning my first trip to Europe for my 50th birthday in two years, hopefully everything will get back to normal to travel by then! I am watching all Rick;s videos and reading up on his travel guides..Hopefully Rick can get back soon to do new shows, post pandemic travel experience Europe soon.

[@timmurphy2221]

Of all the zillions of places you have gone and shared with us on your Travels, this one is just INSPIRING in the upmost. I;ve been to Lyon and fell head over heels for the city, but didn't get to Chamonix or the French Alps. Your show has made me reach for my pack and head back to Lyon and walk the Tour de Mont Blanc! Thanks Rick.

[@worldcitizeng6507]

I think this episode is different because of the hike and stays at the little huts/hostel instead of a typical hotel. I like this type of trails with rest stops and cheese shops etc. I don't know which part of the world you are from, but last summer I learned about the Trans Catalina trails just west of LA. It also have transportation company for bags to the next station and the hike is aprox 3 days and you need to set up your own tents, you can order fired woods & water etc. I have a knee injury so I can only camp but not able to hike long distance.

[@ck2351]

Another impressive Rick Steves episode!

[@ourendlessworld]

The man is in great shape

[@sunilspl6916]

Love from India

[@alexabenson1798]

One of the original travel bloggers❤

[@mariajosecampos4084]

I've just come back from Lyon and Chamonix and enjoyed every minute of it, thanks to you, Rick Steves!

[@Dashingdiva73]

I love the hiking feature. I can do it vicariously through you and Cassandra!

[@johnbailey3351]

Dabney, did the TMB in 2019, spent the first two nights at the same cabanes (refuges) as Steve. If you have the opportunity go for it.

[@Dashingdiva73]

@@johnbailey3351 oh I so want to! It's a bucket list travel goal!

[@SAB-ex7de]

Rick Steves ignited the passion of Europe in me. I'll visit all the countries of Europe without fail. Someday sooner.

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Rick, you been giving us the most authentic travel videos

[@Chironex_Fleckeri]

So relaxing 🥱😌. I want to spend a half decade in France with an old 2CV. The French are lucky to have a country with so much of everything. History, culture, cuisine, the most beautiful scenery in Europe, technology, economy, a beautiful language.

[@jmbig]

Absolument d'accord !! .... Et c'est pour çà que j'ai posé mes valises en france il y a plus de 40 ans .... Je ne voudrais être nulle part ailleurs sur cette terre !! .... J'ai vu beaucoup de pays .... Il n'y a rien au dessus de la france ... 😂😂😂

[@WaysideWade]

Great to see Rick back out on the travels...🧐🗿🌱🌍

[@shubhamargade7654]

This must be old video. Cant see anyone with mask

[@WaysideWade]

@@shubhamargade7654 Possibly. I would think it's not more than two years ago at the most. 🧐🤔🙋🗿

[@WaysideWade]

@@shubhamargade7654 I see what you mean of course, great point. 🙋🍻🌱

[@lesanelms7939]

This is old video. I watched it before my trip to Lyon in 2019 and it wasn't new then.

[@MolviesonBikes]

yes Indeed.. :)

[@madamlakwatsera5674]

Thanks Rick!

[@mm.7053]

Humble, polite and classy, that’s how i like travel vloggers.

[@jeffboatright]

This is one of your best, Rick! Thanks so much for keepin' on keepin' on!

[@rext8949]

Tres magnifique ! Superb mountain trails, atmospheric views, fabulous gondola rides, hearty food in the company of nature loving companions. Doesn't get better.

[@azzaessam398]

Thank you million times .. you give me the courage to go for it 😌😌🙏🏼🙏🏼🤍

[@olasparen6955]

Another great video, Rick. Thank you. Always opening my eyes to new places and giving me new travel ideas, can hardly wait for your next video.

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Such a refreshing type of travel vlogs. Humble.

[@davegjerdingen4889]

I really enjoyed the pace and content of this video. I tried one other random travel vlog of Paris, and the pacing was anything but relaxing -- a new picture every 1-2 seconds, with a very fast-paced feel. Also, it showed a lot of food but not a lot of shots of the scenery and architecture, so I didn't really feel like I was getting any sense for the place. This video, on the other hand, was like a breath of fresh air. Thanks for putting together such a great piece and letting us get a tiny taste of what the place feels like!

[@Piboon11]

Many thanks to Rick and all the people involved in this video production. I have seen many, many videos of this channel, and never been disappointed in any. This episode is definitely one of the many best.

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Yay! Rick's back. Another fantastic travel guide, looking forward to many more.

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My 2yr old knows the Rick Steve's jingle already. We ❤ Rick Steves and when I travelled to Europe last, when I was pregnant with my child, he was my saviour! I knew what to look for and even how to do what I needed. Just fabulous. Thanks Rick!

[@Allamant22]

Thank you, i really enjoy your Program in these difficult times. Stay safe👋

[@wendelllanders8439]

Great episode Steve!You are a terrific travel host!This region is so beautiful!!!!Love the mountains!!!

[@lambo9654]

With your videos I feel I am with you and enjoying it as much as you do. Thanks for these amazing docus.

[@damanoweiss8214]

I love this program...Keep up the Good work Rick Steves

[@williamgill_esq.6487]

One of Steve’s best episodes ever! Loved it.

[@electrum310]

Thanks for taking us away and reminding us the pleasures of journeys.

[@rickyjoeshippyful]

This was a new episode for me, FINALLY...I thought I had seen them all. This is also my favorite, seeing Rick in a t-shirt and really hiking was great and inspiring and that food was the most delicious I think I've ever seen. I want to do this trip now.

[@jacquelinefigueroa6739]

Thank you Rick . Simply beautiful!

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Love ur travel vlogs. Informative , different and inspiring.👌🙏

[@simwaduncan777]

Always looking forward to your next upload. Much love from Kenya 🇰🇪🇰🇪. Till next time, keep them coming.

[@danielstarnes2523]

Seeing Rick Steves in a Cascadia shirt makes me love him even more.

[@asmaremengistu2449]

What a wonderful episode! Thank you Rick for keeping our travel dreams alive!. Notre dam Up ....

[@IMatthew26]

Rick, keep up the good work. Been enjoying your show for years.

[@welcome33333]

I love your videos, thank you! A little funny to hear you making a documentary about the French Alps, and Chamonix, without even mentioning that it is the greatest ski destination in the world!

[@robinroyall6182]

I travel to Europe every year but before I do, I watch one of your videos of the country I am visiting. Thanks Steve!

[@carolinacamelo6322]

Excellent content, Rick!

[@RupDaburji]

Mr.Rick thanks for showing the amazing/Beautiful points & good information ⚘

[@Clutching.My.Pearls]

We're heading to Chamonix in two days. Thanks Rick for this great information

[@MarieAdventure]

Thats why I like Rick Steeves, his travel videos makes you feel relax and have fun. Some vloggers are over the top, and some are emotional hahaha! I like Rick coz he is like the cool uncle.

[@janet8418]

Great video!

[@unavailableanonymous]

Great video, Rick! We always enjoy watching your videos!👏🏻👏🏻

[@marticuatt778]

Thank you! This was such an inspiring video and has made me think I'd love to do a hike with my granddaughter in a few years. Looks incredible. I'm loving watching your videos as I plan my next European holiday - the first in 18 years! So informative and well researched. Cheers.

[@Sonny0276]

Great Video. Thank you for posting.

[@weatherornotheresmike9303]

I absolutely love this channel! I would be lost about planning my trip to Europe! Thanks

[@kevincaldwell4707]

Rick, you make travelling seem so easy and love how you always seem to find the best, and sometimes the worst, of a city or country

[@Madame686]

Rick I love watching these travel videos. They are so refreshing and informative. It’s such a pleasure to be sitting at home and warming ourselves up with all the wonderful visits of yours ❤️specially France and England ❤️❤️❤️❤️ did you miss out Nantes and Brittany or they on your list? Looking forward to more 👍🏻👏

[@melvinzamora4001]

Thanks for touring us around Europe during this pandemic. From Philippines 💙

[@Nancydhu]

Your shows have kept me sane during the pandemic. Thank you!

[@delmiller4184]

Your video was wonderful Rick. The clarity of film and voice could not be beaten. I loved every minute.

[@chatsmarieeco3598]

My God all of the places you travel are all amazing.. hope i could go there one day!!. Take care and God bless! Please continue to bring us to every part of Europe!!

[@blueplanettrips]

Wonderful videos, a calming presence…and most importantly the videos aren’t about you and always about the place.. wonderful videos..

[@SunshineStars]

So beautiful! TY!

[@khanyomaubert7188]

Loved this! Planning our next French adventure for next Summer!

[@paolosantiago3163]

France 🇫🇷🇫🇷 is truly an amazing and interesting country there's a place for everyone regards of what your type no wonder it is the world's most visited country coming from the Philippines.

[@pulsatingsausageboy2076]

Lyon and the French Alps look amazing. Wish I could afford to see it in person.

Rick your videos give me life, truly amazing

[@GladBurgio]

This was a wonderful episode!!

[@worldcitizeng6507]

If I hike for 6 hours/day on high altitude, I will need to eat more than 1 sausage lol This episode is different, instead of a typical hotel, Rick was staying in a hut/hostel, the kind of environment I like. It will motivate me to hike when I know there's a cheese shop on the way! My first visit to Lyon was a day trip from Paris, then my second visit to Lyon was a 3 days stay, all I remember was all the hills I had to walked up to with my luggage! Before 2019, I was planning my hike to Mt. Kilimanjaro, Tanzania. Thru my research, I learned that it's a very expensive trip. The 8 days hike must be guided, the crew will carry all the food/water, cookware etc to cook at each stop, set up tent etc. There's no hut like this trail, so the price tag was too high for me and I found out my knee injury prevents from this type of hike, it's a good thing I didn't commit to it. Instead, I went to spend 23 days in 2019 all over Turkey, including 3 days of sailing along the Turkish Rivera, I had a great time exploring a new country. During last year lock down, I was so glad I traveled all over the places in 2019.

[@akbarhasan1929]

Thank You Rick, a great video !

[@eljefe308]

I’ve been watching your videos since I was a child, you’ve inspired me to travel the world!

[@LuigiRBG]

Fantastic video, thanks

[@kathyhepler382]

Gorgeous country!!! Safe travels!!!!

[@iJesters]

Best travel guide of all time. No question!

[@Shichman]

Love these episodes!!!

[@vmunnikrishnan]

loving it and my dream one day should be to make it here .Thanks Rick for this wonderful video

[@MsJuly-to1ix]

Love to watch your beautiful vlog sir😍

[@patriciahenderson4480]

Thanks for the lovely video !

[@anndeakin1508]

Great food in France love Lyon and surrounding area Chimney great walking around the high mountains enjoying his trip aas I d8d this in 1970s like to redo again. Great days Rick f970 this magnificent tours

[@dogsarebetterthanmen]

Thanks for the video!!

[@cosicave5179]

Second time I've watched this from end to end. Thanks, Rick. You're so corny it's funny - and such a nice guy I know we'd get along - especially since I learn more from you about these places I've known for so long, every time (even on 'repeats'!).

[@TMAItalia]

Rick, I absoutely love to watch your videos, bravissimo!

[@shannonmarshall7843]

Loved this. Inspired.

[@muhammadsohaibtariq3087]

As expected , wonderful 👏

[@bcola2002]

love Rick Steve's. been watching him since i was a kid :)

[@cityexplorerlive]

Calm, quiet relax tour ☺️❤️🙏❤️

[@luciepaul1]

Beaujolais is my fav wine. Yum. Thank you for sharing

[@sivayamsiva9343]

Excellent place thanks for sharing beautiful video and useful comments

[@MolviesonBikes]

Woooow... what a unique experience it was rick. and You were looking very young on hiks. Alps are really beautiful.. Thanks for Showing all these to Us.. Good to see You back Man.. lots of Love and Respect from a Travel biker from Pakistan.. :)

[@DeppRico]

Beautiful Amazing Views 💙❤️

[@lizagagnon5540]

Europe love it so much!

[@jonaswatson533]

What a dream. I have been to the Swiss Alps and French Alps, but not the Italian or Austrian Alps, yet!

[@shaikazmathali5978]

Great Steve I enjoyed very much.

[@larciabella]

Was in Chamonix in 1984.Visited Mont Blanc,Thonon-les-Bain,Lausanne,Montreux,Geneve and Evian.Amazing trip.

[@Earth098]

This is just amazing!!!

[@davidvilchez2209]

Please keep giving us more new episodes!

Nice and interesting as always!

[@alkifarms4793]

Best Content on KZbin without a doubt. Love the Doug Rick!

[@DeppRico]

Stunning Alps 💙❤️