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HAUTE-SAVOIE: LAKES, ALPINE PEAKS AND MOUNTAIN VILLAGES

Alpine lakes shimmer crystal turquoise, Mont-Blanc pierces the clouds in majesty, glacier faces gleam white. Haute-Savoie is alpine perfection.

≈ 20
Days
735
Km
18
Stops
📖 10 min read 🔄 Last updated: 2026-01-17

Annecy and its lake, Talloires, La Clusaz, Megève, Chamonix at the foot of Mont Blanc, Samoëns, Évian, medieval Yvoire village. Haute-Savoie, lakes and peaks.

Your day-by-day itinerary

1
Day

Annecy

turquoise lake charm glow

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Day 1
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Discover

1
Palace of the Isle.
2
Castle.
3
Lake Annecy.
4
Abbey.
🎯

Activities

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Boat ride on the lake.
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Cycling along the banks.
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Water sports.
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Next stop
Distance: 12.1 km
Travel time: 24min
2
Day

Talloires

peninsula lakeside anchor point

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Day 2
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Discover

1
Hermitage of Saint-Germain.
2
Lake beaches.
3
Museum of the Thônes region.
🎯

Activities

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Hiking to the Col de la Forclaz.
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Cheese factory visit (reblochon).
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Hike to Angon waterfalls.
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Next stop
Distance: 12.6 km
Travel time: 25min
3
Day

Thones

mountain resort village green

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Day 3
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Discover

1
Aravis Valley.
2
Traditional alpine village.
3
Confins Chapel.
🎯

Activities

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Hike to Confins Lake.
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Golf.
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Next stop
Distance: 10.4 km
Travel time: 21min
4
Day

La Clusaz

ski village alpine sports

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Day 4
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Discover

1
Chic village.
2
Saint-Jean-Baptiste Church.
🎯

Activities

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Scenic hike.
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Gastronomic discovery.
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Panoramic cable car.
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Next stop
Distance: 20.7 km
Travel time: 41min
5
Day

Megeve

luxury alpine resort crown

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Day 5
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Discover

1
Mont d'Arbois Calvary.
2
Aiguille du Midi.
3
Mer de Glace.
🎯

Activities

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Glacial hike.
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Mountaineering.
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Hike to the Fer-à-Cheval cirque.
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Next stop
Distance: 27.2 km
Travel time: 54min
6
Day

Chamonix Mont Blanc

glacier mont-blanc majesty peak

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Day 6
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Discover

1
Alpine museum.
2
Stone carvers' village.
3
La Jaÿsinia botanical garden.
🎯

Activities

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Waterfalls.
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Cruise on Lake Geneva.
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Stroll through the flowered alleyways.
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Next stop
Distance: 27.1 km
Travel time: 54min
7
Day

Samoens

village character mountain charm

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Day 7
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Discover

1
Thermal baths.
2
Cachat Spring.
🎯

Activities

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Artisanal market.
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Market on the boulevard.
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Next stop
Distance: 47.9 km
Travel time: 1h36
8
Day

Evian Les Bains

thermal elegance water spa

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Day 8
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Discover

1
Belle Époque Casino.
2
Lake Geneva shores.
3
Fortified medieval village.
4
Garden of the Five Senses.
🎯

Activities

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Gastronomic tasting.
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Walk along the banks of the Rhône.
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Traditional market.
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Next stop
Distance: 26.7 km
Travel time: 53min
9
Day

Yvoire

medieval lake village charm

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Day 9
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Discover

1
Saint-Apollinaire Cathedral.
2
House of Heads.
3
Jouvet Park.
🎯

Activities

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Walk along the Isère.
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Hiking in the Chambaran forest.
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Next stop
Distance: 253.2 km
Travel time: 3h10
10
Day

Valence

valley culture river town

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Day 10
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Discover

1
Peynet Kiosk.
2
Shoe museum.
3
Saint-Barnard Collegiate Church.
4
Old quarters.
🎯

Activities

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Discovery of sacred art.
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Rock climbing.
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Hiking in the hills.
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Next stop
Distance: 22.8 km
Travel time: 46min
11
Day

Romans Sur Isere

textile heritage craft valley

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Day 11
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Discover

1
Medieval abbey.
2
Tower of Crest (tallest keep in France).
3
Roman ramparts.
🎯

Activities

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Canoeing on the Drôme.
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Sparkling wine tasting.
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Next stop
Distance: 25 km
Travel time: 50min
12
Day

Saint Antoine L Abbaye

monastery quiet sacred peace

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Day 12
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Discover

1
Clairette de Die cellar.
2
Roman bridge.
🎯

Activities

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Hiking in the Diois.
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Provençal market (Thursday).
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Next stop
Distance: 67.8 km
Travel time: 1h08
13
Day

Crest

tower charm village stone

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Day 13
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Discover

1
Oil mill.
2
Olive cooperative.
🎯

Activities

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Olive oil tasting.
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Walk among the olive trees.
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Correspondence Festival (summer).
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Next stop
Distance: 36.1 km
Travel time: 1h12
14
Day

Die

wine tradition valley glow

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Day 14
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Discover

1
Château de Grignan.
2
Saint-Sauveur Collegiate Church.
3
Château des Adhémar.
🎯

Activities

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Walk through the lavender fields.
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Visit to nougat factories.
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Next stop
Distance: 61.7 km
Travel time: 1h02
15
Day

Nyons

olive groves harvest gold

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Day 15
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Discover

1
Miniature Museum.
2
Nougat workshops.
3
Village of potters.
4
Artisan workshops.
🎯

Activities

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Tasting.
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Stroll through the historic center.
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Pottery workshops.
🚗
Next stop
Distance: 25.5 km
Travel time: 51min
16
Day

Grignan

baroque crown castle stone

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Day 16
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Discover

1
Saint-Pierre Church.
2
Saint-Sauveur Collegiate Church.
3
Perched village.
🎯

Activities

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Hiking in the surroundings.
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Walk through the lavender fields.
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Next stop
Distance: 25.7 km
Travel time: 51min
17
Day

Montelimar

nougat tradition sweet heritage

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Day 17
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Discover

1
Château des Adhémar.
2
Miniature Museum.
3
Nougat workshops.
🎯

Activities

→
Visit to nougat factories.
→
Tasting.
→
Stroll through the historic center.
🚗
Next stop
Distance: 32.4 km
Travel time: 1h05
18
Day

Dieulefit

pottery tradition craft clay

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Day 18
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Discover

1
Village of potters.
2
Artisan workshops.
3
Saint-Pierre Church.
🎯

Activities

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Pottery workshops.
→
Hiking in the surroundings.
→
Artisanal market.

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What weather should you expect?

Spring (April-June): Perfect weather, blooming countryside, ideal for all regions, moderate crowds, excellent value, romantic atmosphere.

Summer (July-August): Warmest weather, peak tourist season, highest prices, crowded attractions, perfect for Mediterranean coast, festival season.

Fall (September-October): Harvest season, comfortable temperatures, fewer crowds, wine regions spectacular, excellent photography, good value.

Winter (November-March): Christmas markets, ski season Alps, fewer crowds, lowest prices, cozy indoor attractions, cultural experiences.

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