The magic of Christmas in the Monts du Genevois and Haute-Savoie. Come and discover not only Santa Claus's holiday destination, but also the Christmas traditions of this region of lakes and mountains.
Day 1: Christmas in the heart of La Venise des Alpes
Lunch in restaurant.
Free afternoon for personal discovery of the "Venice of the Alps", renowned for its old town with narrow canals, pastel-colored houses and cobbled streets. Discover the banks of the lake, with the Jardins de l'Europe, the Pont des Amours, where lovers love to meet, and the Pâquier, a vast esplanade resembling a local Champs de Mars.
Discover the Christmas markets and illuminations along the way.
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. Enchantment of the great Christmas parks
Breakfast at the hotel.
Free visit to the Grand Parc de Noël, where fun and entertainment for all come together. Set in the heart of a forest, you'll meet the traditional Santa Claus, sweet Mother Christmas, the astonishing Père Fouettard and Père Gourmand. A pleasant stroll through themed houses, amazing characters, mazes and other original activities.
Lunch on site.
Free visit of Santa's Hamlet. Rediscover the magic of Christmas and fall back into childhood in this magical place where you can immerse yourself in the lives of Santa Claus, Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus and the elves. A timeless pause where young and old are guaranteed to marvel.
Then free time to immerse yourself in the legend of Les Flottins in Evian, where elves, mermaids and other elves will transport you into their incredible universe. Take advantage of this unique end-of-year event to discover the town in a whole new way. Adorned with driftwood sculptures and enlivened by actors, storytellers and musicians, Evian is bathed in a magical atmosphere.
Dinner and overnight at your hotel.
Day 3. From the peaks to the shores of Lake Geneva
Enjoy breakfast.
Take the cable car up to the summit of Mont Salève.
Between lake and mountains, gain altitude as you discover the 1,379 m-high Salève. The green lung of the region, its summit offers a unique view of Mont Blanc and Lake Geneva. After a 4-minute cable car ascent, a breathtaking panorama unfolds before your eyes.
Easy snowshoe hike accessible to all, accompanied by a mountain guide.
Lunch in a restaurant.
Continue to Switzerland to discover the Montreux Christmas markets, one of the biggest in Switzerland. On the quayside, on the shores of Lake Geneva, chalets await young and old to showcase local crafts, customs and gastronomy.
On your way back to your region, we hope you'll take away with you the images, colors and flavors of a trip to Savoie Mont-Blanc with unforgettable memories.
Lunch in restaurant.
Free afternoon for personal discovery of the "Venice of the Alps", renowned for its old town with narrow canals, pastel-colored houses and cobbled streets. Discover the banks of the lake, with the Jardins de l'Europe, the Pont des Amours, where lovers love to meet, and the Pâquier, a vast esplanade resembling a local Champs de Mars.
Discover the Christmas markets and illuminations along the way.
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. Enchantment of the great Christmas parks
Breakfast at the hotel.
Free visit to the Grand Parc de Noël, where fun and entertainment for all come together. Set in the heart of a forest, you'll meet the traditional Santa Claus, sweet Mother Christmas, the astonishing Père Fouettard and Père Gourmand. A pleasant stroll through themed houses, amazing characters, mazes and other original activities.
Lunch on site.
Free visit of Santa's Hamlet. Rediscover the magic of Christmas and fall back into childhood in this magical place where you can immerse yourself in the lives of Santa Claus, Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus and the elves. A timeless pause where young and old are guaranteed to marvel.
Then free time to immerse yourself in the legend of Les Flottins in Evian, where elves, mermaids and other elves will transport you into their incredible universe. Take advantage of this unique end-of-year event to discover the town in a whole new way. Adorned with driftwood sculptures and enlivened by actors, storytellers and musicians, Evian is bathed in a magical atmosphere.
Dinner and overnight at your hotel.
Day 3. From the peaks to the shores of Lake Geneva
Enjoy breakfast.
Take the cable car up to the summit of Mont Salève.
Between lake and mountains, gain altitude as you discover the 1,379 m-high Salève. The green lung of the region, its summit offers a unique view of Mont Blanc and Lake Geneva. After a 4-minute cable car ascent, a breathtaking panorama unfolds before your eyes.
Easy snowshoe hike accessible to all, accompanied by a mountain guide.
Lunch in a restaurant.
Continue to Switzerland to discover the Montreux Christmas markets, one of the biggest in Switzerland. On the quayside, on the shores of Lake Geneva, chalets await young and old to showcase local crafts, customs and gastronomy.
On your way back to your region, we hope you'll take away with you the images, colors and flavors of a trip to Savoie Mont-Blanc with unforgettable memories.
