The stunning Rhone-Alpes department of Savoie has become a Mecca for winter sports fans and adventurers, boasting some of the most dramatic scenery in France. The region’s range of resorts make ideal locations for self catering holidays in Rhone Alpes, which are also certain to provide holidays packed full of variety and excitement. However should you care for more tranquil surroundings, you’ll be spoilt for choice. Holidays in Savoie can also provide plenty of French culture and cuisine, with cities like the capital, Chambery, offering countless opportunities for fine wine and dining. This wonderfully maintained city is a great location to discover the history of the region, with the Chambery Tower and Castle making it well worth a visit alone.
For inspiring escapes to the French Alps, ski chalets and apartments in Savoie can place you in one of the most stunning corners of the region as well as providing some of the best skiing and snowboarding on offer in the region. This picturesque department of the Rhone Alpes boasts popular locations including Meribel and Val d’Isere, where you will find the famous slopes of the Grand Motte Glacier, but for anyone looking to get away from the more crowded tourist areas, Tignes accommodation comes highly recommend. Tignes is near the exhilarating ski resort of Val d’Isere and is a collection of five quaint villages, situated close to the skiing and snowboarding action on the Grand Motte glacier. Some of the more extreme sports on offer include ice driving and ice carting, while helicopter rides are also be available in Tignes, which are perhaps one of the most exciting way to take in the captivating scenery. The area also offers family groups a wide of activities.
The opportunities for excitement have made Savoie an immensely popular area of the French Alps, and you can be sure to find a wide range of activities right outside the door. Ice climbing, Ice diving and even ice karting can all be found close to Tignes, while Les Arcs is highly recommended for beginner skiers and snowboarders, where there is 106 runs covering 200km of slopes.
For real authentic Alpine retreats, not to be overlooked is the range of Meribel skiing chalets. In Savoie, there is a whole host of inspiring locations for traditional chalet rentals, but this charming resort, which sits at an altitude of 1750 metres, provides a real taste of Alpine life. Meribel promises to be a welcome retreat from all the exhilarating winter sports action and the destination remains one of the most highly sought after for those hoping to rent a quality skiing chalet in Savoie.
For anyone considering a holiday in Savoie, travel will be hassle free. Flights arrive on daily basis into Chambery Airport from a range of European locations and the airport is only a short distance away from the main ski resorts.
Whether you choose a ski chalet or apartment rentals in Savoie you are sure to have all the comfort and space you need. Many of the resorts cater for both family getaways and romantic escapes, and you can rest assure that Savoie accommodation will be able to meet your requirements. Skiing chalets and apartment rentals in Savoie can offer the perfect base to an unforgettable Alpine vacation.