This department symbolizes the high alpine peaks and their prestigious resorts. Here culminates France, at Mont Blanc (4,810 metres). From the foot of this mythical massif, Chamonix dominates the world of mountaineering. Aiguille du Midi, Mer de glace: Haute-Savoie is a high mountain, mountaineering and upscale resorts with, neck and neck, Megève and Morzine. More sporty and less festive, there are La Clusaz and Les Contamines-Montjoie. Reflecting the snow-covered peaks, the lakes invite themselves into the landscape, composing enchanting pictures. In their setting of serrated peaks, Lake Annecy and Lake Geneva offer their romantic shores, their reed beds, refuge of a wild bird, and their navigable waters for gourmet and naturalistic cruises. The capital of Haute-Savoie, Annecy, is one of France's tourist gems. All the charm of this chic destination, a city of art and history, operates in the medieval centre, very picturesque with its canals and bridges. Hence the nickname Venice of the Alps given to Annecy. Find on our guide the useful information about Haute-Savoie: accommodation, leisure and outings, events, cultural, natural or historical sights, good restaurants, etc.
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When to go to Haute-Savoie? The two tourist seasons in Haute-Savoie are winter with skiing and summer with hiking in...
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An alpine climate prevails in the mountainous areas of Haute-Savoie. Cold and snowy in winter, at high altitudes. The...
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The Grande Odyssée Savoie Mont-Blanc, Europe's biggest sled dog race, has started and is taking place this year behind closed doors due to the coronavirus crisis. This exceptional sporting event brings together 68 mushers and more than 600 dogs, who will compete in several stages between about twenty resorts in Savoie and Haute-Savoie. Of course, the absence of spectators will have the effect of creating a special atmosphere, but let the ...
The arrival of winter has made many people want to go to the most beautiful French mountain resorts for a stay combining sports, snowy walks and relaxation in a beautiful natural setting. In Haute-Savoie, in the heart of the Aravis massif, Le Grand-Bornand Village combines the charms of a typical Savoyard village with the pleasure of being in the heart of some of the most beautiful landscapes of the Alps. A ski rental at Le Grand-Bornand ...
Going skiing is always a bit of expense and anticipation, but there are several affordable family resorts in France. Including the Alps, one of the favourite places for lovers of the mountains, snow and winter sports. Affordable means that it is possible to limit costs in terms of accommodation, food, activities and the hire of skis and other accessories. Winter is fast approaching and if, like many people, you're looking forward to getting ...
Autumn is a perfect season for long outdoor walks. You can still enjoy mild temperatures and beautiful sunny days, and what a joy it is to admire the leaves of the trees adorning themselves in their most beautiful colours, on the branches or forming a carpet on the ground that you could contemplate for hours. Everywhere in France there is a place close to home that autumn always manages to sublimate in its own way. A vineyard, a park, a ...
