Information about the department Haute Savoie Rhone-Alpes, France

Map of Rhone-Alpes, France
Rhone-Alpes (Rhône-Alpes)
Department map of Haute Savoie
Haute Savoie

The area holds some the best ski slopes in France. Home to some of the best names for skiing such as Megeve, Chamonix, Avoriaz.

With the mountains peaking at more than 4,800 metres (Mont Blanc), there is snow all year round. Check the skiing information pages for more information.

The area is also worth visiting in the summer. Well known lakes such as Anncey and Leman for boating, excellent rapids and rivers for canoe.

The main industry in the area is of course tourism, although there is still a quality traditional dairy farming with cows and goats.


Towns and cities

Annecy
Lying beneath the snow topped mountains of the the Savoie, the town looks over the lake.



Gites, Bed and breakfast, Chambres hotes

Chalet Nicolas

Rentals near Megève.

Ski chalets

The Chalet Experience

Extraordinary Ski Chalets, owner-run company that will take care of everything on your Chalet Holiday

Alphine Charms

Ski rentals and local information.

Chalets in Ski holidays

Ski chalets in Les Gets, Portes du Soleil, Meribel, Tania in the Three Valleys.

Chalet Le Replan

Located in Les, Gets the Haute-Savoie, a family run ski chalet with 4 bedrooms and accommodating 8 - 11 people. A great choice for skiing holidays


Villages, towns, cities

Chamonix

Pure ski info...