Savoie places to visit and attractions

Below you can explore some of the most popular highlights and places of interest in the Savoie department of Rhone-Alpes. See also our Savoie travel guide

Aix-les-Bains

Aix-les-Bains is one of the best preserved 'belle-epoque' spa towns in France

See Aix-les-Bains guide

Albertville

Albertville is a large active town, with Conflans, a pretty village on the hill above, the highlight

See Albertville guide

Beaufort

Beaufort is one of the smallest Alpine ski resorts, which attracts skiers looking for a more 'personal' experience

See Beaufort guide

Bonneval-sur-Arc

At Bonneval, listed among the 'most beautiful villages of France', you can discover a very traditional mountain village

See Bonneval-sur-Arc guide

Chambery

Chambery is a very lively university town which is very pleasant to visit and explore

See Chambery guide

Courchevel

Courchevel, ski resort in the 'Three Valleys region', is also popular with summer mountain visitors

See Courchevel guide

Les Arcs

Centred around Bourg-Saint-Maurice and within the Paradiski ski region, the Les Arcs ski ae is always very popular

See Les Arcs guide

Meribel

Part of the extensive 'Trois Vallées' ski region, Meribel is extremely popular and has many activities available

See Meribel guide

Tignes

The ski resort of Tignes is made up of several smaller, interconnected villges

See Tignes guide

Val d'Isere

Home to the Alpine Ski World Cup and part of the Espace Killy ski region, Val d'Isere is a very international ski resort

See Val d'Isere guide

Val Thorens

The high altitude skiing at Val Thorens mean it has a longer season than many ski resorts in the Alps

See Val Thorens guide

Valmorel

The low-rise buildings and traditional materials help preseve the charm of the ski resort of Valmorel

See Valmorel guide

Vanoise National Park

The stunning mountain scenery in the Vanoise National Park ensure its year around popularity with outdoor enthusiasts

See Vanoise National Park guide

For more information see the Savoie guide

Market towns & days in Savoie

all markets in morning unless otherwise stated

Aiguebelle: Tuesday
Aix-les-Bains: Wednesday & Saturday all day
Albens: Friday
Albertville: Thursday
Bourg-Saint-Maurice: Saturday
Brides-les-Bains: Wednesday
Challes-les-Eaux: Tuesday & Friday
Chambery: Tuesday & Thursday & Sunday & Saturday
La Rochette: Wednesday
Le Chatelard: Friday (high season only)
Lescheraines: Tuesday (high season only)
Novalaise: Wednesday & Sunday
Saint-Genix-sur-Guiers: Wednesday
Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne: Saturday
Saint-Pierre-d'Albigny: Wednesday
Tignes: Sunday (high season only)
Tignes: Thursday all day & Sunday (high season only)
Val d'Isere: Monday all day