Ten great reasons to visit Savoie Mont Blanc.
1. Savoie Mont Blanc is easily accessible by plane. Chambery, Geneva, Grenoble and Lyon airports are close.
2. It’s an area with a rich history. You can take a tour of the medieval city and visit the castle where the Duke of Savoy used to live.
3. It offers a wide range of outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling and paragliding.
4. There are many famous climbs and passes, used by cyclists during the Tour de France. The highest one is Col de l’Iseran.
5. E-bikes are available in many places, including Chambery and Val d’Isere.
6. There are 33 Michelin-starred restaurants. Le Bateau Ivre has two stars while the Atelier d’Edmond has one.
7. There are also some very good restaurants that offer excellent value for money.
8. The vineyards cover some 2,000 hectares and produce an appealing range of wines.
9. There is a wide range of accommodation from luxury hotels to apartments and campsite.
10. Water sports are available as is swimming in its four big lakes (Bourget, Annecy, Aiguebelette and Lake Geneva).
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