Haute Savoie departement
Auvergne Rhône-Alpes in France
Lac Blanc at 2352 metres in altitude near Chamonix
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The code number for Haute Savoie is 74
The area holds some the best ski slopes in France. Home to some of the best names for skiing such as Megeve, Chamonix, Avoriaz.
With the mountains peaking at more than 4,800 metres (Mont Blanc), there is snow all year round.
The area is also worth visiting in the summer. Well known lakes such as Anncey and Leman for boating, excellent rapids and rivers for canoe.
The main industry in the area is of course tourism, although there is still a quality traditional dairy farming with cows and goats.
Towns and cities
Annecy
Lying beneath the snow topped mountains of the the Savoie, the town looks over the lake.
Ski chalets
Ski chalets in Les Gets, Portes du Soleil, Meribel, Tania in the Three Valleys.
Extraordinary Ski Chalets, owner-run company that will take care of everything on your Chalet Holiday
Located in Les, Gets the Haute-Savoie, a family run ski chalet with 4 bedrooms and accommodating 8 - 11 people. A great choice for skiing holidays