Haute-Savoie is a department in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of Southeastern France, bordering both Switzerland and Italy. Its prefecture is Annecy. To the north is Lake Geneva; to the south and southeast are Mont Blanc and the Aravis mountain ranges.
Annecy is the largest city of Haute-Savoie department in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region in southeastern France. It lies on the northern tip of Lake Annecy, 35 kilometers south of Geneva.
Learn more Book this experienceLake Annecy is a perialpine lake in Haute-Savoie in France. It is the third largest lake in France, after the Lac du Bourget and Lac de Grand-Lieu, if the French part of Lake Geneva is excluded.
Learn more Book this experienceAccompanied by a professional pilot of the Pegase Air team, discover the feeling of flying in a tandem paragliding flight over the snowy mountains in Samoëns! Your pilot of Pégase Air Samoëns accompanies you for an unforgettable para...
Book this experienceGeneva is the second-most populous city in Switzerland and the most populous city of Romandy, the French-speaking part of Switzerland. Situated where the Rhône exits Lake Geneva, it is the capital of the Republic and Canton of Geneva. The municipality has a population of 201,818, and the canton has 499,480 residents.
Learn more Book this experienceChamonix-Mont-Blanc, more commonly known as Chamonix, is a commune in the Haute-Savoie department in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region in south-eastern France. It was the site of the first Winter Olympics in 1924.
Learn moreEscape to some of the most beautiful spots in the Alps on a snowshoe hike in Morzine! This snowshoe hike from Morzine is an opportunity to venture into the wild Alps in the middle of winter, to discover the most beautiful snow-covered landscapes...
Book this experienceThe Aiguille du Midi is a 3,842-metre-tall mountain in the Mont Blanc massif within the French Alps. It is a popular tourist destination and can be directly accessed by cable car from Chamonix that takes visitors close to Mont Blanc.
Learn more Book this experienceThe Salève is a mountain of the French Prealps located in the departement of Haute-Savoie. It is also called the "Balcony of Geneva".
Learn more Book this experienceDiscover the canyoning activity in Morzine and enjoy a refreshing moment by descending the Nyon canyon, in the heart of the mountain! Located in the town of Morzine, village resort of Haute Savoie, the Nyon waterfall will offer you a fun and sensatio...
Book this experienceLa Clusaz is a commune in the Haute-Savoie department in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region in south-eastern France.
Learn moreThe Promenade de la Croisette, or Boulevard de la Croisette, is a prominent road in Cannes, France. It stretches along the shore of the Mediterranean Sea and is about 2 km long.
Learn more Book this experienceDiscover speedriding in Morzine, at the Portes du Soleil, on half-day courses spread over 1 to 5 days! If you are looking for a thrill this winter in the Portes du Soleil, speedriding courses in Morzine are the experience for you! Supervised by state...
Book this experienceLac Blanc is a lake in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, Haute-Savoie, France.
Learn more Book this experienceLes Gets is a commune in the Haute-Savoie department in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region in south-eastern France. The village's first single-person chair lift was opened in 1938 with the first chair lift on Mont Chéry in 1954.
Learn moreDiscover the wild mountain, unspoilt areas, and slopes during an unforgettable ski touring weekend with a night in the Platé refuge near Flaine, Grand Massif. Follow your mountain guide and explore the deserts of Platé and Salle facing ...
Book this experienceMégevette is a commune in the Haute-Savoie department in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region in south-eastern France.
Learn moreThe Cosmiques Hut is a mountain hut in the Mont Blanc massif in the French Alps at an altitude of 3,613 m. It is a large structure capable of accommodating 148 mountaineers.
Learn moreThe Mer de Glace is a valley glacier located on the northern slopes of the Mont Blanc massif, in the French Alps. It is 7.5 km long and 200 metres deep but, when all its tributary glaciers are taken into account, it can be regarded as the longest and largest glacier in France, and the second longest in the Alps after the Aletsch Glacier.
Learn more Book this experienceMorzine is a commune in the Haute-Savoie department and Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of south-eastern France. A traditional market town in the heart of the Portes du Soleil, Morzine is dominated by chalets spread across a river gorge, bordered by partially wooded slopes allowing skiing in poor weather conditions.
Learn moreFlaine is a ski area in the Haute Savoie region of the French Alps, and is a part of the linked Grand Massif domain. It is in the territory of the communes of Magland and Arâches-la-Frasse.
Learn more Book this experienceLe Grand-Bornand is a commune in the eastern French department of Haute-Savoie. The commune is a ski resort and takes its name from the river that runs through it. The inhabitants of Le Grand-Bornand are called Bornandins.
Learn moreLes Houches is a commune in the Haute-Savoie department and Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of eastern France.
Learn moreLac d'Anterne is a lake near Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval, in the commune of Passy in the Haute-Savoie department of France. It is located in the Sixt-Passy nature preserve.
Learn more Book this experienceLa Muraz is a commune in the Haute-Savoie department in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region in south-eastern France.
Learn moreMegève is a commune in the Haute-Savoie department in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region in southeastern France with a population of more than 3,000 residents. The town is well known as a ski resort near Mont Blanc in the French Alps. Conceived in the 1920s as a French alternative to St. Moritz by the Rothschilds, it was the first purpose-built resort in the Alps. Originally it was a prime destination for the French aristocracy. It remains one of the most famous and fanciest ski resorts in the world.
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⛰️ Hill station 🗼 Landmark 🏞️ Waterfall ⛰️ Hill ⛰️ Mountain range 🌲 EcoregionHaute-Savoie welcomes you in summer and winter with its lakes (Lake Annecy and Lake Geneva), its mountains such as the Mont Blanc massif, its ski resorts and its international events all year round. The department of Haute-Savoie has no shortage of activities and there is something for everyone. The mountains, of course, offer their share of attractions in all seasons. In winter, downhill skiing attracts millions of tourists to the region. There is also no shortage of cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. It is also possible to discover the Mont Blanc by helicopter to enjoy a breathtaking view. In summer, the mountains of Haute-Savoie are also charming. Hiking enthusiasts wander the valleys of the region in search of the most beautiful places to discover. During this season, you can also discover the Savoyard mountains by helicopter. However, Haute-Savoie is not only appreciated for its mountain activities and the famous Mont Blanc. The region is full of cultural and architectural wonders such as the city of Annecy, its lake, its animation film festival and its fireworks. Haute-Savoie is also a department with an important past that goes back to the time of the kingdom of Savoy, before it became part of France. The castle of Annecy, but also the one on the Glieres plateau or the Visitation basilica are emblematic places of this past that should not be missed.
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