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The cloister of the abbey of Abondance and its frescoes

Abbey of Abondance: the frescoed cloister and the religious-art museum

Visit the abbey of Abondance: a medieval church, a cloister adorned with 15th-century frescoes and a religious-art museum, a heritage jewel of the Chablais. What you see and tips.
Wheels of Abondance cheese in an ageing cellar

Abondance cheese: the AOP, the Abondance breed and the dairies

Discover Abondance cheese: a raw-milk AOP, the Abondance cattle breed, the farms and dairies of the valley. Understand, see and taste the terroir. Tips.
The summit terrace of the Aiguille du Midi facing the Mont Blanc massif

Aiguille du Midi: ride to 3,842 m above Chamonix

The Aiguille du Midi cable car climbs to 3,842 m facing Mont Blanc. Step into the Void, the terraces, how to book and our tips for the visit.
Arcaded lanes and canals of Annecy's old town

Annecy old town: Palais de l'Isle, canals and château

Visit Annecy's old town: Palais de l'Isle, Thiou canals, Pont des Amours, château. Walking route, guided tours, treasure hunts and practical tips.
Lagoon and tropical plants of the Aquariaz water park in Avoriaz

Aquariaz in Avoriaz: the altitude tropical water park

Aquariaz, the covered water park in Avoriaz: water at 29°C, lagoon, lazy river, slides and tropical plants at 1,800 m. Who it's for, access, practical tips.
The Ardent waterfall near Montriond

Ardent waterfall in Montriond: the great Portes du Soleil waterfall

See the Ardent waterfall in Montriond: a roughly 30-metre fall, easy to reach, near Lake Montriond and the gondola to Les Lindarets. Access, season and tips.
Marcel Breuer's concrete architecture and an open-air artwork in Flaine

Art and architecture in Flaine: Breuer's Bauhaus and open-air art

Discover the art and architecture of Flaine: Marcel Breuer's Bauhaus resort and its works by Picasso, Dubuffet and Vasarely. A modern open-air trail. What you see and tips.
Jumps and natural slides down a waterfall while canyoning near Annecy

Canyoning in Annecy: waterfalls and torrents around the lake

Go canyoning near Annecy: Angon, Montmin, Pont du Diable. Levels from beginner to adventure, from age 6, supervision, season and booking.
Canyoning descent in a gorge near Les Carroz

Canyoning in Les Carroz: a fun guided descent from age 6

Canyoning in Les Carroz: a guided descent through the La Balme gorge, open to children from age 6. Jumps, natural slides and abseils for families. Season, level and online booking.
Canyoneer jumping into a clear pool of a torrent near Megève

Canyoning in Megève: torrents and waterfalls of the Val d'Arly

Canyoning near Megève: fun or sporty descents in the Val d'Arly torrents, jumps, natural slides and abseils. Levels, formats from age 6, season and booking.
The Combloux biotope lake and its natural swimming area facing Mont Blanc

Combloux biotope lake: natural swimming facing Mont Blanc

The Combloux biotope lake: one of the largest natural swimming areas in Europe, water purified by plants, chlorine-free, facing Mont Blanc. What you do, season and tips.
Cyclists on the greenway along the shore of Lake Annecy

Cycling around Lake Annecy: the greenway and bike rental

Cycle around Lake Annecy: the greenway, the distance, the recommended direction, bike and e-MTB rental. Levels, season and booking.
Cyclists on a mountain road above Megève with Mont Blanc in the background

Cycling in Megève: Mont Blanc panoramas and legendary cols

Cycling in Megève: panoramic e-bike rides facing Mont Blanc, road outings to the cols and first big guided climbs. Formats, levels, season and booking.
Nordic dogs pulling a hiker along a snowy trail above Megève

Dog-sledding hikes in Megève: the mountain with a dog team

Dog-sledding hikes in Megève: let Nordic dogs pull you along the snowy trails, with the family. How it works, levels, season and booking.
Electric mountain bike on a Chamonix valley trail facing Mont Blanc

Electric mountain biking in Chamonix: the valley by e-bike

Explore Chamonix by electric mountain bike: guided tours to alpine pastures and viewpoints, self-guided GPS rides and rentals. Levels, season and booking.
The medieval village of Yvoire and its flower-filled harbour on Lake Geneva

Excursions from Évian: Yvoire, Lausanne and Switzerland

Range out from Évian-les-Bains: Yvoire the medieval village, neighbouring Switzerland (Lausanne, Montreux), the Maison Cailler chocolate factory. Guided excursions, formats and booking.
Excursion van on a mountain road between Megève and Chamonix facing Mont Blanc

Excursions from Megève: Chamonix and Annecy as day trips

Range out from Megève for the day: guided excursions to Chamonix and Mont Blanc, a Lake Annecy escape, a private 4x4 outing. No driving, formats and booking.
The medieval village of Yvoire by Lake Geneva, near Thonon

Excursions from Thonon: Yvoire, Évian and Switzerland

Range out from Thonon-les-Bains: a guided tour of the thermal town, Yvoire and the Goat Village, Évian and neighbouring Switzerland. Formats, tips and booking.
Savoie cheese stall at the old-town market in Annecy

Food and wine tasting in Annecy: lake, cheeses and wines

Taste Annecy: guided food tours, lake fish, Savoie cheeses and wines. Formats, what you'll taste, season and booking.
A board of Savoie cheeses and a glass of white wine on a Chamonix terrace

Food and wine tasting in Chamonix: Savoie wines and cheeses

Taste Chamonix: Savoie wine, cheese and charcuterie tastings, guided food tours and culinary walks. Formats, season and booking.
Gilded Baroque altarpiece of the church of Saint-Maurice in Thônes

Heritage of Thônes: Baroque church, museums and Glières

Discover the heritage of Thônes: the Baroque church of Saint-Maurice, the wood écomusée, the Resistance museum and the memory of Glières. What to see, when and practical tips.
Pasture trail above Abondance in the Chablais

Hiking in Abondance: pastures, summits and valley trails

Hiking in Abondance: valley trails towards the pastures, the Chablais summits and the passes, among the Abondance herds. Walk ideas, season and tips.
Hiker on a viewpoint overlooking Lake Annecy

Hiking in Annecy: the finest views over the lake

Hiking around Annecy: Mont Veyrier, Roc de Chère, La Tournette and balconies over the lake. Levels, seasons and guided outings. Tips and booking.
Hikers at Lac Blanc with the Mont Blanc massif behind

Hiking in Chamonix: trails, lakes and Mont Blanc balconies

The best hikes in Chamonix: Lac Blanc, the Grand Balcon, snowshoeing in winter. Levels, seasons and guided outings facing Mont Blanc.
Pasture trail above Châtel towards a border pass

Hiking in Châtel: pastures, border passes and lakes

Hiking in Châtel: Portes du Soleil trails towards the pastures, the passes between France and Switzerland, Lake Vonnes and the Chablais summits. Walk ideas, season and tips.
Balcony trail above Combloux with a view of Mont Blanc

Hiking in Combloux: balconies and pastures facing Mont Blanc

Hiking in Combloux: balcony trails, pastures and viewpoints over the Mont Blanc range, from the Jaillet to the Christomet. Family walk ideas, season and tips.
The Désert de Platé, a limestone plateau above Flaine, facing Mont Blanc

Hiking in Flaine: the Désert de Platé and high-altitude trails

Hiking in Flaine: the Désert de Platé, a vast limestone plateau, the Grandes Platières and the Grand Massif's trails facing Mont Blanc. Walk ideas, season and tips.
The Cornettes de Bise above La Chapelle-d'Abondance

Hiking in La Chapelle-d'Abondance: the Cornettes de Bise and the lakes

Hiking in La Chapelle-d'Abondance: the Cornettes de Bise, high-altitude lakes, pastures and border passes of the Chablais. Walk ideas, season and tips.
Lake Confins and the Aravis range in summer above La Clusaz

Hiking in La Clusaz: Lake Confins, Col des Aravis and pastures

Hiking in La Clusaz: Lake Confins, the Col des Aravis, the summits and the pastures of the range. Routes for everyone, a summer gondola, levels and tips.
Hikers at the Roc des Tours facing the Aravis range in Le Grand-Bornand

Hiking in Le Grand-Bornand: Roc des Tours, Aravis and pastures

Hiking in Le Grand-Bornand: the Roc des Tours, the Chinaillon panoramas, Lake Lessy and the Glières plateau. Guided outings, levels, season and booking.
Pasture trail above Les Carroz with a view of Mont Blanc

Hiking in Les Carroz: pastures, lakes and Mont Blanc views

Hiking in Les Carroz: plateau and Grand Massif trails, high pastures, mountain lakes and Mont Blanc views. Ideas for family walks and tougher routes, season and tips.
Pasture trail on Mont Chéry above Les Gets

Hiking in Les Gets: Mont Chéry, pastures and the Portes du Soleil

Hiking in Les Gets: Mont Chéry and its panorama, the pastures and the Portes du Soleil trails between Les Gets and Morzine. Family walk ideas, season and tips.
Trail on the Manigod pastures facing the Aravis range

Hiking in Manigod: Col de la Croix-Fry, l'Étale and chapels

Hiking in Manigod: the Col de la Croix-Fry, l'Étale, the Aravis pastures and the chapel route. Routes for everyone, levels, season and tips.
Hikers on a pasture trail above Megève facing the Mont Blanc massif

Hiking in Megève: balconies facing Mont Blanc, summer and snowshoes

Hiking in Megève: balconies facing Mont Blanc from Mont d'Arbois to Mont Joly in summer, guided snowshoe outings in winter. Routes, levels, season and booking.
Pasture trail above Montriond, towards Les Lindarets

Hiking in Montriond: the lake, Les Lindarets and the Nyon plateau

Hiking in Montriond: the lake loop, the Lindarets goats, the Nyon plateau and the Portes du Soleil pastures. Family walk ideas, season and tips.
Hiking trail across the pastures above Morzine facing the Chablais mountains

Hiking in Morzine: trails, summits and high-altitude lakes

Hiking in Morzine and the Portes du Soleil: family trails along the Dranse, the summits of the Chamossière and Nyon, lakes and pastures. Routes, levels and tips.
The Fer-à-Cheval cirque with its cliffs and waterfalls near Samoëns

Hiking in Samoëns: Fer-à-Cheval, Rouget and snowshoeing

Hiking in Samoëns: the Fer-à-Cheval cirque, the Rouget waterfall, the Grand Massif summits in summer, and guided snowshoeing in winter. Routes, levels and booking.
Altitude trail in the Sixt-Passy nature reserve above Sixt

Hiking in Sixt: the Sixt-Passy reserve, Mont Buet and Rouget

Hiking in Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval: the Sixt-Passy nature reserve, the climb of Mont Buet, the Rouget waterfall and the altitude refuges. Routes, levels and tips.
Trail on the heights of Thônes with a view over the valley and the Aravis

Hiking in Thônes: Aravis balconies and waterfalls

Hiking in Thônes: the Roi du Mont, the Aravis balconies, the Glières plateau and the valley's waterfalls. Routes for everyone, levels, season and tips.
Hot air balloon above the countryside and mountains near Annecy

Hot air balloon in Annecy: flying over the lake and Alps

Hot air balloon flight in the Annecy area: drifting over the lake and mountains at dawn. How it works, season, weather conditions and booking.
Cruise boat on Lake Annecy facing the mountains

Lake Annecy cruise: tours, boats and lunch on the water

Take a cruise on Lake Annecy: a guided tour, a lunch cruise, a private boat. Durations, what you'll see, season and booking.
Turquoise water of Lake Annecy with the mountains behind

Lake Annecy: beaches, swimming and water sports

Swim and enjoy Lake Annecy: the best beaches, the water quality, paddleboarding, sailing and pedal boats. Practical tips, season and booking.
Sailboat at sunset on Lake Geneva facing Évian-les-Bains

Lake Geneva at Évian: sailing, cruises and crossings

Sailing on Lake Geneva from Évian: sunset aperitif by sailboat, cruises and boat crossings to Lausanne. Formats, season and booking.
A lake ferry leaving the Port de Rives of Thonon

Lake Geneva at Thonon: cruises, fishing port and swimming

Enjoy Lake Geneva at Thonon-les-Bains: cruises and boats to Switzerland from the Port de Rives, the fishing port, swimming and the lakeshore. Activities, season and tips.
A boat leaving the harbour of Yvoire on Lake Geneva towards Switzerland

Lake Geneva at Yvoire: harbour, cruises and crossing to Switzerland

Enjoy Lake Geneva at Yvoire: the medieval harbour, cruises, the boat crossing to Nyon in Switzerland and the nearby Excenevex beach. Activities, season and tips.
The emerald waters of Lake Montriond surrounded by cliffs and forest

Lake Montriond: swimming and walks near Morzine

Lake Montriond near Morzine: swimming, paddleboarding, a walk around the lake and the nearby Ardent waterfall. Access, activities, season and practical tips.
Automata and organs at the Les Gets Mechanical Music Museum

Les Gets Mechanical Music Museum: automata and organs

Visit the Les Gets Mechanical Music Museum: a unique collection of automata, music boxes, barrel organs and fairground organs that still play. What you see and tips.
Cobbled lane in the old village of Megève lined with chalets and shops

Megève village tour: heritage and the art of living

Discover Megève village on a private guided tour: cobbled lanes, bell tower, Rothschild legacy and Savoyard living. How it works, tailored formats and booking.
The Mer de Glace and the red Montenvers train above Chamonix

Mer de Glace: France's largest glacier, by train

The Montenvers train leads to the Mer de Glace, France's largest glacier, and its ice cave. Access, the cave, the glacier's retreat and visiting tips.
The Mont Blanc Tramway climbing to the Nid d'Aigle above Saint-Gervais

Mont Blanc Tramway: the high-altitude train from Saint-Gervais

The Mont Blanc Tramway from Le Fayet (Saint-Gervais): the highest rack railway in France, up to the Nid d'Aigle (2,372 m), at the foot of the Bionnassay glacier. Info and tips.
Mountain biker on a downhill trail above Avoriaz in the Portes du Soleil

Mountain biking in Avoriaz: altitude bike park and Portes du Soleil

Mountain biking in Avoriaz: an altitude bike park, downhill and enduro at the heart of the Portes du Soleil MTB network, one of Europe's largest. Levels, lifts, season and tips.
Downhill mountain biking in the Châtel bike park

Mountain biking in Châtel: bike park and Portes du Soleil routes

Mountain biking in Châtel: bike park, downhill runs and the big Portes du Soleil routes between France and Switzerland, lift access in summer. Levels, sectors and tips.
Mountain biker on a downhill trail in the Beauregard bike park at La Clusaz

Mountain biking in La Clusaz: Beauregard bike park and Aravis

Mountain biking in La Clusaz: the Beauregard bike park served by gondola, downhill, enduro and routes in the Aravis. Levels, rental, season and tips.
E-bike outing on the pastures of Le Grand-Bornand facing the Aravis

Mountain biking in Le Grand-Bornand: bike park and family e-bike

Mountain biking in Le Grand-Bornand: an Aravis bike park, family e-bike outings and a photo safari in the Annecy Mountains. Levels, rental, season and booking.
Mountain biking on a Grand Massif trail above Les Carroz

Mountain biking in Les Carroz: bike park and Grand Massif trails

Mountain biking in Les Carroz: bike park, downhill runs and the Grand Massif's big trails, lift access in summer. Levels, sectors and tips for riding in the mountains.
Downhill mountain biking in the Les Gets bike park

Mountain biking in Les Gets: the world-class bike park

Mountain biking in Les Gets: one of the largest bike parks in Europe, lift-served downhill runs, the World Cup and Portes du Soleil trails. Levels, sectors and tips.
Mountain biker on a wooded trail in the Morillon bike park from the Sairon

Mountain biking in Morillon: the Sairon bike park and Grand Massif

Mountain biking in Morillon: a renowned bike park served by the Sairon chairlift, technical trails and the Grand Massif network. Levels, rental, season and tips.
Mountain biker on a downhill trail in the Morzine bike park

Mountain biking in Morzine: bike park and Portes du Soleil

Mountain biking in Morzine, a world capital of the sport: bike park, downhill, enduro and the huge Portes du Soleil network. Levels, lifts, season and tips.
Tandem paraglider above the turquoise Lake Annecy from the Forclaz

Paragliding in Annecy: fly over the lake from the Forclaz

Tandem paragliding over Lake Annecy, from the Col de la Forclaz and Montmin. No experience needed, options, season, indicative prices and booking.
Tandem paraglider above the Chamonix valley facing Mont Blanc

Paragliding in Chamonix: fly facing Mont Blanc

Tandem paragliding in Chamonix: take off from Le Brévent or Plaine Joux, soar over Mont Blanc, no experience needed. Season, indicative prices and booking.
Wheels of reblochon in an ageing cellar on an Aravis farm

Reblochon and terroir in La Clusaz: farms, dairies, tasting

Discover reblochon in La Clusaz, at the heart of the Aravis: farm and dairy visits, the Hameau des Alpes, tasting and market. How and when, practical tips.
A farmer turning wheels of reblochon in a cellar in Le Grand-Bornand

Reblochon in Le Grand-Bornand: farms, pastures and tasting

Discover reblochon in Le Grand-Bornand, at the heart of the Aravis: farm visit, milking and making, market and tasting. How and when, practical tips.
A mountain farm in Manigod with its cows facing the Aravis

Reblochon in Manigod: mountain farms and Aravis cheeses

Discover reblochon in Manigod, at the heart of the Aravis: farm visit, making, cheeses (reblochon, tomme, Mont Charvin) and tasting. How and when, tips.
Wheels of reblochon in the ageing cellar of the Thônes cooperative

Reblochon in Thônes: cooperative, market and farms

Discover reblochon in Thônes, its capital: the fruitière cooperative, the Saturday market, farm visits and tasting. How and when, practical tips.
The thermal park of Le Fayet in Saint-Gervais-les-Bains

Saint-Gervais baths: thermal water and wellness in Le Fayet

The Saint-Gervais baths (Les Bains du Mont-Blanc) in Le Fayet: thermal water for skin and breathing, cures and a wellness area in a Belle Époque park. What you do and tips.
Guided Segway tour along the shore of Lake Annecy

Segway in Annecy: tour the town and the lakeshore

Segway tour in Annecy: old town, lakeshore and the Pâquier, in a small group with a guide. No experience needed, durations, indicative prices and booking.
Skiers on the Avoriaz snow front at the heart of the Portes du Soleil

Skiing in Avoriaz: ski-in/ski-out Portes du Soleil and snowparks

Skiing in Avoriaz: at the centre of the Portes du Soleil and its 600 km of pistes, ski-in/ski-out from the resort, snowparks including The Stash, altitude snow. Levels and tips.
Châtel pistes in the Portes du Soleil, on the Swiss border

Skiing in Châtel: the Portes du Soleil between France and Switzerland

Skiing in Châtel: access to the Portes du Soleil (12 linked France-Switzerland resorts), the Super-Châtel and Pré-la-Joux sectors, the link to Avoriaz and Switzerland. Levels, sectors and tips.
Jaillet pistes above Combloux, facing Mont Blanc

Skiing in Combloux: the Évasion Mont-Blanc, village-style

Skiing in Combloux: the Évasion Mont-Blanc area (linked to Megève and Saint-Gervais), the Jaillet sector, sunny family pistes facing Mont Blanc. Levels, sectors and tips.
The Flaine bowl and its north-facing pistes in the Grand Massif

Skiing in Flaine: the snow-surest high bowl of the Grand Massif

Skiing in Flaine: a north-facing high-altitude bowl, snow-sure, ski-in ski-out, with access to the Grand Massif (250 km, the 14 km Cascades piste). Levels, sectors and tips.
Crêt-Béni pistes above La Chapelle-d'Abondance

Skiing in La Chapelle-d'Abondance: Crêt-Béni and the Portes du Soleil

Skiing in La Chapelle-d'Abondance: the family Crêt-Béni sector and access to the Portes du Soleil (12 France-Switzerland resorts) via Châtel. Levels, sectors and tips.
Skiers on the pistes facing the Aravis range at La Clusaz

Skiing in La Clusaz: five massifs, freeride and ice falls

Skiing in La Clusaz: a 125 km area across five massifs (Beauregard, Aiguille, Étale, Balme, Manigod), renowned for freeride and ice. Sectors, levels and tips.
Skiers on the Chinaillon pistes facing the Aravis in Le Grand-Bornand

Skiing in Le Grand-Bornand: family area and cross-country

Skiing in Le Grand-Bornand: a 90 km area at the foot of the Aravis, from the village to Le Chinaillon, and the great Bouchet Nordic area. Sectors, levels and tips.
Sunny Grand Massif pistes above Les Carroz

Skiing in Les Carroz: the Grand Massif from a village resort

Skiing in Les Carroz: access to the Grand Massif (250 km of pistes linking Flaine, Samoëns, Morillon, Sixt), a sunny, family-friendly area. Levels, sectors and practical tips.
Wooded Les Gets runs in the Portes du Soleil

Skiing in Les Gets: the Portes du Soleil and Mont Chéry

Skiing in Les Gets: access to the Portes du Soleil (12 linked France-Switzerland resorts), the Les Gets–Morzine sector and Mont Chéry, a family-friendly wooded area. Levels, sectors and tips.
Skiers on the l'Étale pistes in Manigod facing the Aravis

Skiing in Manigod: family area, night skiing and La Clusaz link

Skiing in Manigod: the l'Étale sector linked to La Clusaz (Aravis, 125 km), family skiing and the largest night-skiing space in Savoie Mont-Blanc. Levels and tips.
Skiers on a sunny piste at Mont d'Arbois in Megève facing Mont Blanc

Skiing in Megève: the Évasion Mont-Blanc area, sectors and passes

Skiing in Megève: the Évasion Mont-Blanc area and its 400 km of pistes, the Rochebrune, Mont d'Arbois, Jaillet and Mont Joly sectors, passes, levels and tips.
The Ardent gondola climbing towards the Portes du Soleil above Montriond

Skiing in Montriond: the Portes du Soleil via the Ardent gondola

Skiing in Montriond: access to the Portes du Soleil via the Ardent gondola towards Les Lindarets and Avoriaz, in peace near Morzine. Ski area, sectors and tips.
Gentle sunny pistes of Morillon-les-Esserts in the Grand Massif

Skiing in Morillon: the Grand Massif, family-style

Skiing in Morillon: a family area linked to the Grand Massif (265 km), from Les Esserts to Samoëns, Les Carroz, Flaine and Sixt. Pistes, levels, passes and tips.
Skiers on the Pléney pistes above Morzine

Skiing in Morzine: the Portes du Soleil, sectors and passes

Skiing in Morzine: the Portes du Soleil area and its 600 km of pistes, the Pléney, Nyon and Super-Morzine sectors, the Avoriaz and Switzerland link, levels and tips.
Évasion Mont-Blanc pistes above Saint-Gervais, facing Mont Blanc

Skiing in Saint-Gervais: the Évasion Mont-Blanc area facing the peak

Skiing in Saint-Gervais: the Évasion Mont-Blanc area (shared with Megève), the Bettex and Saint-Nicolas, sunny pistes facing Mont Blanc. Levels, sectors and tips.
Skiers on the Saix plateau above Samoëns in the Grand Massif

Skiing in Samoëns: the Grand Massif and its five linked resorts

Skiing in Samoëns: direct access to the Grand Massif (265 km), linked to Flaine, Morillon, Les Carroz and Sixt. Sectors, the Cascades run, levels and tips.
Skiers at the village of Sixt, end point of the Cascades run

Skiing in Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval: the Grand Massif and the Cascades run

Skiing in Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval: an authentic village linked to the Grand Massif, the end point of the legendary Cascades run. Area, levels, ice climbing and tips.
The cliffs of the Fer-à-Cheval cirque with their waterfalls in spring

The Fer-à-Cheval cirque: the great site, its waterfalls and Bout du Monde

Visiting the Fer-à-Cheval cirque at Sixt: an amphitheatre of cliffs, dozens of waterfalls in spring, an easy path to the Bout du Monde. Access, season and tips.
Paths and rooms of greenery of the Garden of the Five Senses in Yvoire

The Garden of the Five Senses in Yvoire: a remarkable labyrinth

Visiting the Garden of the Five Senses in Yvoire: a labyrinth garden labelled a Remarkable Garden, laid out in the castle's former kitchen garden. What you discover, season and tips.
The Lac Bleu of Morillon and its beach facing the Grand Massif mountains

The Lac Bleu of Morillon: swimming and family leisure

The Lac Bleu of Morillon: swimming, treetop adventure, kayaking, inflatable games and a pump track. The family leisure centre of the Giffre valley. Activities, access, season and tips.
Cobbled lane and flower-covered houses of the medieval village of Yvoire

The medieval village of Yvoire: lanes, harbour and castle

Discover the medieval town of Yvoire: fortified gates, cobbled lanes, a flower-filled harbour and a castle by Lake Geneva. What to see, when to come and tips to avoid the crowds.
Chalets and a farm in the village of La Chapelle-d'Abondance

The village and terroir of La Chapelle-d'Abondance: food and cheese

Discover La Chapelle-d'Abondance: an authentic Savoyard village renowned for its gastronomy and terroir (abondance AOP, berthoud). What you experience and tips.
Wooden chalets in the village of Châtel

The village of Châtel and its terroir: chalets, market and fourme

Discover the village of Châtel: wooden chalets, market, pasture farms and Chablais terroir (fourme de Châtel, abondance, berthoud). What you see and tips.
The Grenette and the stone houses of the listed village of Samoëns

The village of Samoëns: stonemasons and the Jaÿsinia garden

Discover Samoëns, a Most Beautiful Village of France: the stonemasons' heritage, the Gros Tilleul, the Grenette and the Jaÿsinia botanical garden. What to see, when and tips.
Pavilion of the Évian source spring, Belle Époque thermal architecture

Thermal spa in Évian: the water town, its baths and spa

The thermal tradition in Évian-les-Bains: the source, the water-town heritage, cures and spa with mineral water. History, treatment formats, season and practical tips.
Trail runner on a Mont Blanc massif path above Saint-Gervais

Trail running in Saint-Gervais: coaching in the Mont Blanc massif

Trail running in Saint-Gervais: coaching and guided outings in the Mont Blanc massif, a legendary trail-running terrain. Level, season and online booking.
The Tramway du Mont-Blanc on its viaduct facing the Bionnassay glacier

Tramway du Mont-Blanc: France's highest mountain train

The Tramway du Mont-Blanc climbs from Saint-Gervais to the Nid d'Aigle (2,372 m), the gateway to Mont Blanc. Route, season, access from Chamonix and tips.
Family solving a clue in the lanes of Annecy's old town

Treasure hunts and escape games in Annecy: explore by playing

Explore Annecy by playing: old-town treasure hunts, outdoor and urban escape games, medieval puzzles. With family or friends, who it's for, and booking.
Skiers roped up on the Aiguille du Midi ridge before the Vallée Blanche

Vallée Blanche: 20 km of off-piste skiing on a glacier

The Vallée Blanche, the legendary 20 km descent from the Aiguille du Midi. Level required, safety, when to go and why a guide is essential.
Façade of the Palais Lumière in Évian-les-Bains, former Belle Époque thermal establishment

Visiting Évian: the Belle Époque town and its heritage

Discover Évian-les-Bains on a guided tour: Palais Lumière, Cachat pavilion, villas and funicular, the legacy of the water town. How it works, private format and booking.
The Ripaille castle and its vineyards by Lake Geneva in Thonon

Visiting Thonon: the spa town, the Port de Rives and Ripaille

Discover Thonon-les-Bains: the upper town and its belvedere, the Port de Rives and its funicular, the Ripaille castle and its vineyards. What to see, when and practical tips.
A raft running the rapids of the Giffre near Samoëns

Whitewater in Samoëns: rafting and descents on the Giffre

Rafting in Samoëns on the Giffre: guided whitewater descents, from the discovery run to the sporty adventure. Levels, season, gear and booking.

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