Visit the great sites of Savoie Mont-Blanc! During your stay in the Monts du Genevois, discover Yvoire, Chamonix, Geneva or Annecy, and spread your wings between Haute-Savoie and Switzerland.
7-day/6-night stay, flexible duration
7-day/6-night stay, flexible duration
Day 1: Your region > Evian > Annemasse
Arrival for lunch at the restaurant.
Guided tour of Evian-les-Bains, a spa town renowned for its internationally renowned spa facilities. You'll discover the Palais Lumière, its historic heritage, the lakeside and the history of its mineral water, which dates back to 1790. Then on to the Cachat spring, the source of the town's international renown and renowned for its beneficial water suitable for cures.
At the end of the day, pick up your keys and check into your 3* or 4* hotel in or near Annemasse.
Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Day 2: Annecy
Guided tour of Annecy's old town.
Discover the old prisons, the fortified castle and the many bridges crossing the Thiou River. Then extend your stroll to the lakeside to admire the color and purity of the water.
Lunch at the restaurant.
Embark on a 1h30 guided cruise on Lake Annecy. Glide along the clear waters of Lake Annecy, often referred to as "the purest in Europe", and admire its shores lined with villages, nature reserves and castles.
Return to the hotel at the end of the day. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Day 3: The Monts du Genevois
Take the cable car up to the summit of Mont Salève.
Between lake and mountains, gain altitude as you discover the Salève, culminating at 1379 m. The green lung of the region, its summit offers a unique view of Mont Blanc and Lake Geneva. After a 4-minute cable car ride up to the top, a breathtaking panorama unfolds before your eyes. Whether on foot, mountain bike or paraglider, the "Balcon de Genève" will amaze you with the beauty of its scenery.
Lunch at a restaurant on the summit of the Salève.
Guided tour of the Maison du Salève.
Housed in a 17th-century farmhouse, this museographic space will introduce you to the history of an astonishing mountain: from its geology to its 18th-century jet set, from its Paleolithic inhabitants to its future.
Return to the hotel at the end of the day. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Day 4: Lake Geneva
Guided tour of the medieval village of Yvoire, which deserves a special stop. Now classified as one of France's most beautiful villages, Yvoire is considered one of the pearls of Lake Geneva. With a heritage guide, discover this authentic village with its 700 years of history, and marvel at its winding flower-lined streets, ramparts, fortified gates and picturesque little port.
Free time for personal discovery of the village.
Lunch in a restaurant.
In the picture-postcard setting of Lake Geneva, fishing is far from being an element of folklore. This highly regulated activity has left its mark on the daily lives of local residents for generations. Meet a Lake Geneva fisherman who will share with you his passion for his craft. Talk to him about his history, his different freshwater fishing techniques and his contribution to local gastronomy.
Return to the hotel at the end of the day. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Day 5: International Geneva
Guided tour of Geneva.
Set between lakes and mountains, discover Switzerland's most international city, home to the European headquarters of the UN. During your visit, you'll explore the Old Town and its narrow streets, home to many treasures. Pass by the emblematic jet d'eau on Lake Geneva, the Flower Clock, the business district and St. Peter's Cathedral.
Lunch in a restaurant.
Guided tour of a medieval cellar in a château. Welcome by the winemakers, explanation of their know-how and wine tasting.
Dinner and overnight at hotel.
Day 6: The Balcons du Mont-Blanc
Rendezvous in Saint Gervais, departure point of the Tramway du Mont-Blanc.
Board France's highest and oldest cog railway. Led by one of its three vintage locomotives, this ride will take you to the gates of the high mountains, offering a unique and exceptional panorama of the Bionnassay glacier. A retro journey that ensures calm and serenity throughout.
Optional alternative: climb to the summit of the Aiguille du Midi or take the train up to the Mer de Glace.
Lunch in a restaurant.
Guided tour of Chamonix, Olympic city and mountaineering capital of the world, situated at the foot of a series of prestigious peaks including the roof of Europe, Mont-Blanc.
Return to the hotel at the end of the day. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Day 7: Lac du Bourget
Drive to Aix-les-Bains, a spa town on the shores of Lac du Bourget, a genuine wilderness.
Depart for a one-hour guided cruise on Lac du Bourget, France's largest natural lake. As you cruise along, soak up the beauty of the scenery and hear the captain's stories and anecdotes.
Stop en route at Hautecombe Abbey, an emblematic Savoy site on the shores of Lac du Bourget. Audio-guided tour of the abbey, where you'll discover its rich heritage, exceptional neo-Gothic architecture and various works of art: frescoes, marble sculptures, cenotaphs...
Lunch at the restaurant.
Return to your region.
Arrival for lunch at the restaurant.
Guided tour of Evian-les-Bains, a spa town renowned for its internationally renowned spa facilities. You'll discover the Palais Lumière, its historic heritage, the lakeside and the history of its mineral water, which dates back to 1790. Then on to the Cachat spring, the source of the town's international renown and renowned for its beneficial water suitable for cures.
At the end of the day, pick up your keys and check into your 3* or 4* hotel in or near Annemasse.
Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Day 2: Annecy
Guided tour of Annecy's old town.
Discover the old prisons, the fortified castle and the many bridges crossing the Thiou River. Then extend your stroll to the lakeside to admire the color and purity of the water.
Lunch at the restaurant.
Embark on a 1h30 guided cruise on Lake Annecy. Glide along the clear waters of Lake Annecy, often referred to as "the purest in Europe", and admire its shores lined with villages, nature reserves and castles.
Return to the hotel at the end of the day. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Day 3: The Monts du Genevois
Take the cable car up to the summit of Mont Salève.
Between lake and mountains, gain altitude as you discover the Salève, culminating at 1379 m. The green lung of the region, its summit offers a unique view of Mont Blanc and Lake Geneva. After a 4-minute cable car ride up to the top, a breathtaking panorama unfolds before your eyes. Whether on foot, mountain bike or paraglider, the "Balcon de Genève" will amaze you with the beauty of its scenery.
Lunch at a restaurant on the summit of the Salève.
Guided tour of the Maison du Salève.
Housed in a 17th-century farmhouse, this museographic space will introduce you to the history of an astonishing mountain: from its geology to its 18th-century jet set, from its Paleolithic inhabitants to its future.
Return to the hotel at the end of the day. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Day 4: Lake Geneva
Guided tour of the medieval village of Yvoire, which deserves a special stop. Now classified as one of France's most beautiful villages, Yvoire is considered one of the pearls of Lake Geneva. With a heritage guide, discover this authentic village with its 700 years of history, and marvel at its winding flower-lined streets, ramparts, fortified gates and picturesque little port.
Free time for personal discovery of the village.
Lunch in a restaurant.
In the picture-postcard setting of Lake Geneva, fishing is far from being an element of folklore. This highly regulated activity has left its mark on the daily lives of local residents for generations. Meet a Lake Geneva fisherman who will share with you his passion for his craft. Talk to him about his history, his different freshwater fishing techniques and his contribution to local gastronomy.
Return to the hotel at the end of the day. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Day 5: International Geneva
Guided tour of Geneva.
Set between lakes and mountains, discover Switzerland's most international city, home to the European headquarters of the UN. During your visit, you'll explore the Old Town and its narrow streets, home to many treasures. Pass by the emblematic jet d'eau on Lake Geneva, the Flower Clock, the business district and St. Peter's Cathedral.
Lunch in a restaurant.
Guided tour of a medieval cellar in a château. Welcome by the winemakers, explanation of their know-how and wine tasting.
Dinner and overnight at hotel.
Day 6: The Balcons du Mont-Blanc
Rendezvous in Saint Gervais, departure point of the Tramway du Mont-Blanc.
Board France's highest and oldest cog railway. Led by one of its three vintage locomotives, this ride will take you to the gates of the high mountains, offering a unique and exceptional panorama of the Bionnassay glacier. A retro journey that ensures calm and serenity throughout.
Optional alternative: climb to the summit of the Aiguille du Midi or take the train up to the Mer de Glace.
Lunch in a restaurant.
Guided tour of Chamonix, Olympic city and mountaineering capital of the world, situated at the foot of a series of prestigious peaks including the roof of Europe, Mont-Blanc.
Return to the hotel at the end of the day. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Day 7: Lac du Bourget
Drive to Aix-les-Bains, a spa town on the shores of Lac du Bourget, a genuine wilderness.
Depart for a one-hour guided cruise on Lac du Bourget, France's largest natural lake. As you cruise along, soak up the beauty of the scenery and hear the captain's stories and anecdotes.
Stop en route at Hautecombe Abbey, an emblematic Savoy site on the shores of Lac du Bourget. Audio-guided tour of the abbey, where you'll discover its rich heritage, exceptional neo-Gothic architecture and various works of art: frescoes, marble sculptures, cenotaphs...
Lunch at the restaurant.
Return to your region.
