Haute-Savoie Travel Guide

Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

A riverside town with historic buildings, a bridge, and outdoor seating along the water.
A narrow street with stone buildings, a staircase, and a person walking.
A canal with buildings and greenery on one side and a busy street with cars and pedestrians on the other.
A kayaker on a calm lake with mountains in the background.
A historic European town with a stone bridge over a canal, illuminated buildings, and lush greenery.

Popular cities in Haute-Savoie

A historic town with a canal, a castle, and traditional buildings with illuminated signs.
Annecy
Known for Historical, Lakes and Castle
Nicknamed "the pearl of the French Alps", this commune in the Rhône-Alpes region will delight you with its mountain landscapes, its lake and its canals.

Reasons to visit

  • Annecy Castle
  • Centre Commercial Courier
  • Palais de l Ile
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A bustling street with outdoor cafes, people walking, and historic buildings with balconies and flower boxes.
Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
Known for Skiing, Mountains and Spas
Known for its wintersports and stunning scenery, this famous town in the French Alps also delights with stores, spas, restaurants and summertime activities.

Reasons to visit

  • Chamonix - Planpraz Ski Lift
  • Aiguille du Midi Cable Car
  • Aiguille du Midi
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A snow-covered street with vintage cars and a horse-drawn carriage.
Megeve
Known for Skiing, Spas and Small town
Be enchanted by this scenic Alpine village, which features a charming and well-preserved medieval-style town center.

Reasons to visit

  • Megeve Ski Resort
  • Mont d'Arbois Ski Area
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Magnificent panorama from the banks of the lake, in Annecy, at the rising sun, Haute-Savoie, France
La Clusaz
Known for Skiing, Small town and Spas
Escape to quaint La Clusaz! Enjoy its skiing, spas and sunny weather.

Reasons to visit

  • Col des Aravis
  • Espace Nordique des Confins
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4k photo Avoriaz Morzine, French Alps, Snow Resort city, Aerial view , Rhone-Alpes, France, Europe
Morzine
Known for Skiing, Cheese and Theme parks
The resort of Morzine is one of the gems of the Haute-Savoie department, renowned for the quality of its ski slopes and for its year-round mountain sports.
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A marina with numerous boats docked, surrounded by mountains and residential buildings.
Evian-les-Bains
Known for Lakes, Spas and Golf
Explore Evian-les-Bains: its golf, casinos, spas and more!
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A marina with boats docked, a clear blue lake, and mountains in the background.

Lake Annecy

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Swim in this very clean lake in the picturesque valley of the Rhône-Alpes region.
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