Hotels in Haute-Savoie

For skiing, it’s best to visit the Haute-Savoie between mid-December and early May, as this is the general ski season. Clear skies and dry weather are typical, so wrap up warm but don’t forget the sun cream. For all of the area’s other outdoor pursuits, the summer is the ideal time, as the weather is warm and all of the skiing crowds have left.

Book into hotels in Thonon-les-Bains to do some sightseeing and take in the area’s culture. Head to the Chablais Museum to learn about Thonon-les-Bains’ history. It’s a five-minute walk to the Écomusée de la Pêche et du Lac – which is right on the coast. A seven-minute drive from the town centre is Château de Ripaille, a former monastery and gardens. Parc de la Châtaigneraie is nine minutes out of town by car.Hotels in Annemasse are great for family holidays. Take the kids to Tortuga Island, a pirate-themed indoor amusement park that’s just 10 minutes by car from the town centre. Thirteen minutes from Annemasse, Filenvol is a park with treetop courses and a drone-based learning and games area.Chamonix is perfect for couples who like to spend quality time outdoors. Hotels in Chamonix centre will mean you’re a 17-minute car ride from Mont Blanc’s climbing, skiing and snowboarding routes. Parc de Merlet is 21 minutes by car from Chamonix. It’s a nature reserve with hiking trails and the chance to spot wildlife. Step into the Void is on Aiguille du Midi – it’s a 3842m-high skywalk.Pick from hotels in Annecy for a spot of Haute-Savoie history. Go to La Vieille Ville, the area’s Old Town, or Palais de l’lle, a museum at the site of a medieval castle and jail. Le Château de Montrottier is 20 minutes by car from the centre of Annecy, a castle housing weapons, ceramics and other ancient curiosities.

Across this sprawling landscape are a wide variety of properties to book during your stay, and we give you access to over 700 separate venues. Choose a luxury apartment close to your chosen ski slope, or an affordable room in the centre of town. Most budgets are catered for, and you can read genuine reviews from travellers to help you make the right decision.