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This Activities section is split into three categories and numerous sub-categories where you will be able to find plenty of information to prepare for your holiday. If you need futher information, contact us!
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The charming town of Morzine is an ideal base for people of all ages thanks to its variety of summer activities, like mountain biking, walking, swimming, summer sledging and many more. At little over 1 hour from Geneva Airport there are no long transfers to endure and visitors arrive swiftly in a wonderland in this traditional community with unique hospitality. Deep in a little valley whose gentle curves stretch as far as the Swiss frontier, Morzine is a village which is keen to preserve its gentle pace of life and authentic Savoyard charm. Right in the heart of the Portes du Soleil area, it is an ideal point from which to set out and discover a wealth of possibilities. The official tourism web site will give a detailed insight into what to expect on a visit to Morzine: www.morzine.com
Click here to see the Morzine town map.
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The Portes du Soleil (literally translated as ‘Door to the Sun') is one of the hidden gems of the Alps when it comes to summer holidays and offers visitors a unique combination of activities in a region untainted by mass tourism. This region, encompassing 13 villages on either side of the Franco-Swiss border, is better known for its extensive winter sports but in summer the landscapes are equally spectacular. From the tranquillity of the lakes and carpets of wild flowers to the jagged peaks of the snow-capped mountains, every view is different and worthy of a photograph. The natural beauty of the region could give the impression of it being inaccessible and remote, but nothing could be further from the truth. At little over an hour from Geneva International Airport the Portes du Soleil can be a great choice for a long weekend or short break. There really is something for everyone in terms of activities whether you are an adrenalin junkie, a culture buff, a sports person or someone in need of a relaxing escape from city life. You will find further details of activity suggestions on this website, but suffice to say the list is endless and a week in the Portes du Soleil will leave you wanting more.
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Haute-Savoie is a French département (country subdivision) , named "Upper Savoy" for its location in the Alps mountain range .
Mont Blanc and Lake Annecy are located in Haute-Savoie. To the North, Haute-Savoie borders Switzerland , with Geneva as the closest major city, and Lake Geneva spanning both sides of the border. The town of Évian-les-Bains is the most famous town on the French shore of Lake Geneva , well-known around the world for its mineral water "Evian" . Numerous other hidden gems offer a delightful range of activities and cultural insights. To the East, Haute-Savoie shares a common border with Italy.
In terms of Gastronomy, Haute-Savoie offers a range of cheeses, like the famous Reblochon and its Tartiflette or the distinctive Abondance, and a superb selection of local wines to accompany them.
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Aguille du midi above - Annecy lake below
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The Haute-Savoie area can offer activities for the children, their parents and their grand-parents.
Click on the map to discover a bit more about the towns and the castles in the Haute-Savoie area.
For more information about the Haute-Savoie region, you can visit those website:
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