Haute-Savoie Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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 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

  • Aiguille du Midi Cable Car
  • Chamonix - Planpraz Ski Lift
  • Aiguille du Midi
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A historic town with a canal, a castle, and traditional buildings with illuminated signs.
Annecy
Known for Historical, Lakes and Castle
Tour the corridors of medieval castles, hike through forests and sail across a lake when you visit this picturesque town in the French Alps.

Reasons to visit

  • Annecy Castle
  • Palais de l Ile
  • Centre Commercial Courier
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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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A calm lake surrounded by mountains during sunrise or sunset.
La Clusaz
Known for Skiing, Small town and Spas
Escape to quaint La Clusaz! Enjoy its skiing, spas and mountain views.

Reasons to visit

  • Col des Aravis
  • Espace Nordique des Confins
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A lake surrounded by forested mountains with a winding road.
Morzine
Known for Skiing, Cheese and Theme parks
Located on the France-Switzerland border, this elegant Alpine town blends contemporary facilities with a traditional village ambiance.
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A wooden fence, a mountain, and a lake.
Saint-Gervais-les-Bains
Known for Skiing, Small town and Excursions
Trip time! Discover the skiing, casinos and art in quaint Saint-Gervais-les-Bains.
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A person paragliding over a coastal town with a large body of water and surrounding hills.

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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