Haute-Savoie

Bordering Switzerland and Italy, the Haute-Savoie region of France is known for its dramatic Alpine scenery and historic château towns. From the shores of Lake Geneva, to the rooftop of Europe on the summit of Mont Blanc (4810m), Haute-Savoie is a vacation paradise at all times of the year. Whether sitting at an outdoor café in Annecy while looking at the snow-capped mountains that surround the lake, or hitting the slopes at Chamonix and Megeve, there are lots of things to keep you occupied.

<p>In the shadow of Mont Blanc, the highest mountain in Western Europe, Les Houches affords awesome views of the Chamonix valley. The training ground for the French National Ski team, the resort is also popular with families looking for an understated alterative to the glitzier resorts in the area. The tree lined slopes are especially good for beginners and intermediates, and the resort's sheltered location means it is protected from the severities of alpine weather.</p><h4>Who is it for?</h4><h5>Couples</h5><p>The gorgeous mountain vistas breathe romance in to the town.</p><h5>Families</h5><p>Kids will love the gentle slopes and fun runs.</p><h5>Thrill Seekers</h5><p>Go as fast as you dare down the slopes.</p>

Les Houches

<p>Situated at the crossroads of France, Italy and Switzerland at the base of the magnificent Mont Blanc, Chamonix is a world renowned winter sports destination, attracting skiers, snowboarders and mountaineers with its formidably steep verticals - some in excess of 2000 metres. The resort's is also a lively cosmopolitan destination offering fine dining and a vibrant nightlife, Chamonix is as much a place for seeing and being seen as it is for hitting the slopes.</p><h4>Who is it for?</h4><h5>Shoppers</h5><p>Spend big on the fancy Rue du Dr Paccard.</p><h5>Foodies</h5><p>There are fine restaurants throughout the resort.</p><h5>Thrill Seekers</h5><p>Take a cable car up to the Aiguille du Midi to brave the infamous Vallée Blanche.</p>

Chamonix

<p>The very first purpose built resort in the alps, Megève is playground of the rich and famous, first developed by Baroness Noemie de Rothschild at the beginning of the 20th Century after the heiress grew tired of St. Moritz, over the border in Switzerland. Not only offering fine slopes for skiing and snowboarding, the resort charming medieval streets and pretty boutiques attract holidaying families as well as the rich and famous.</p><h4>Who is it for?</h4><h5>Couples</h5><p>Stroll down the quaint medieval streets and enjoy the breathtaking views.</p><h5>Shoppers</h5><p>Splash out in the old town's upmarket boutiques.</p><h5>Thrill Seekers</h5><p>There are some great slopes here.</p>

Megève

<p>Saint Martin-de-Belleville forms part of the Three Valleys ski area, and is infamous as the setting for the Marquis de Sade's scandalous novel 120 Days of Sodom. Today visitors can indulge themselves at one of the top restaurants in the Alps. Formerly only a winter destination, pretty Saint Martin-de-Belleville is now popular with mountain bikers, walkers and mountaineers during the summer months.</p><h4>Who is it for?</h4><h5>Foodies</h5><p>The 3 Michelin star La Bouitte serves fine Savoyard cuisine.</p><h5>Thrill Seekers</h5><p>Get your pulse racing with a downhill bike ride.</p><h5>Nature Lovers</h5><p>Find a secluded spot on the winding mountain trails.</p>

Saint Martin de Belleville

<p>First developed in 1965 with the help of former French Olympic ski champion Jean Vuarnet the resort is one of the main stations on Les Portes du Soleil, one of the largest skiing areas in the world. The architects of the resort were influenced by the avant-garde designs of Le Corbusier, and so Avoriaz benefits from acutely angled buildings and hotels that blend in with their mountainous surroundings. The ban on cars in the resort ensures a quiet, relaxing ambience.</p><h4>Who is it for?</h4><h5>Couples</h5><p>Drink in the romantic mountain views.</p><h5>Thrill Seekers</h5><p>There is over 130 kilometres of piste to get stuck in to.</p><h5>Culture Vultures</h5><p>Admire the striking modernist cityscape.</p>

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