The Haute-Savoie, a marvellous place

Our beautiful French department is in the northern Alps, between Switzerland and Italy and is full of natural and heritage treasures. From Praz de Lys, Sommand, Taninges and Mieussy, you are less than an hour’s drive from all the unmissable sights of the department and from neighbouring Switzerland! Put down your suitcases, your base camp awaits, and get ready to experience some fantastic days out, each one better than the last…

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Beautiful escapes in the mountains

Les Montagnes du Giffre

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Taninges, Mieussy, Praz de Lys and Sommand mark the entrance to the Giffre Valley. Come and explore the villages of the valley along the river, and you’re guaranteed to take some wonderful memories home with you! Samöens, Morillon, Verchaix, Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval… each one of these typical villages of the region has a wide range of diverse activities on offer, for experienced hikers or budding new adventurers!

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Les Gets

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The traditional village of Les Gets will also welcome you in the summer. From our villages, it takes around 30 minutes to get there, for a great day out guaranteed!

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Morzine

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Come and explore this little village nestled in a valley of the Alps, between the mountains and the forests. You’ll enjoy the easy-going pace of life and authentic charm of this typical Savoyard village.

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Not to be missed


Annecy

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Come and explore the old town of Annecy and the lake!

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Chamonix Mont-Blanc

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Chamonix is a fascinating land of legends and adventures, with a rich and colourful past, cultural heritage and unique architecture that combines tradition and modernity.

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Stroll on the shores of Lake Geneva

Cité Médiévale d'Yvoire

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Thonon les Bains

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Geneva

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