Play Live Radio
Next Up:
0:00
0:00
Available On Air Stations
Watch Live

Arts & Culture

RICK STEVES’ EUROPE: French Alps And Lyon

Host Rick Steves beside the Mer de Glace glacier, high above Chamonix, France.
Courtesy of RICK STEVES’ EUROPE
Host Rick Steves beside the Mer de Glace glacier, high above Chamonix, France.

Stream now or tune in Saturday, July 17, 2021 at 10:30 p.m. on KPBS TV

On this episode, 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 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 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.

Café terrace overlooking the shrinking Mer de Glace glacier above Chamonix, France.
Courtesy of RICK STEVES’ EUROPE
Café terrace overlooking the shrinking Mer de Glace glacier above Chamonix, France.

Watch On Your Schedule:

Advertisement

Past episodes and clips from the series are available for streaming on demand.

With the PBS Video App, you can stream your favorite and local station shows. Download it for free on your favorite device. The app allows you to catch up on recent episodes and discover award-winning shows.

RICK STEVES’ EUROPE: French Alps And Lyon

Join The Conversation:

Rick Steves is on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, YouTube, and you can follow @RickSteves on Twitter.

Rick Steves Audio Europe™ Travel App:

Advertisement

This app organizes Rick's vast library of self-guided walking tours and radio interviews into geographic playlists covering Europe's top sights, travel tips, and cultural insights. Our app is not compatible with any Amazon device, because of Amazon's proprietary version of the Android software.