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Insider’s Guide
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To do
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The broad Val d’Arly is the only communication
route between the valleys of the Arve and Isere, and
makes a great location from which to explore various
other sights in the area. In a radius of 50 km many
excursions are possible.
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Ice grotto
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Annecy
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Mont-Blanc tramway
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Sightseeing
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‘Aiguille du Midi’ – at
12,000ft, the most spectacular peak in the Alps
via the cable car from Chamonix.
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Mont-Blanc Tramway journey to ‘Le Nid
d’Aigle’ - on the edge of the Mont
Blanc glaciers.
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The stunning ‘Mer de Glace’ –
France’s largest glacier - reached on the
original 1908 Montenvers train from Chamonix,
then by cable car to the ice grotto, permanent
exhibition of wildlife, and Crystal gallery
hollowed out of the rock face.
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Annecy – the French Venice – its
old town centre is intersected by small canals
and flower decked quays. The 12 century Palais
de l’Isle is an island fortress in the
River Thiou which was once a prison has
splendid vews of the old town.
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Chambéry - A town rich in art and
history, where the major transalpine
communication routes cross. Worth seeing: the
château des Ducs de Savoie , philosopher
Jean Jacques Rousseau's house at Les
Charmettes, the contemporary "espace" partly
designed by Mario Botta...
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La Roche sur Foron – 25k west of the
Grand Massif, an ancient city overlooking the
lower Arve valley. Lively markets take place
regularly, tours of the medieval town take in
the charming houses with carved facades and
arched mullioned windows, the Tower which is
the only remains of the castle, and the Eglise
St Jean Baptiste with its onion shaped steeple.
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Albertville - Host city for the 1992 Winter
Olympic games, a place where mountains, people,
and history come together. Visit the Maison des
Jeux Olympiques, and Conflans, its medieval
town.
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Food
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It's a paradise for lovers of cheese! The
famous Reblochon is made in Flumet and being on the
edge of the Beaufortain, there is a great choice of
other cheeses to try - Gruyère de Beaufort,
tome des Bauges and Emmental - are all made in the
area. The local vin de Savoie is the perfect partner
to smoked charcuterie, 'Crozets de Savoie' (small
cubes of pasta) or 'Diots au vin blanc'.
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For more information:
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Rhone Alpes Tourist Office
Click on logo for details
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Savoie Haute-Savoie
Click on logo for details
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To book call 0844 576 0170 or
summer@peakretreats.co.uk
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