The Savoie and Haute Savoie areas benefit from thousands of miles of marked footpaths going up to almost 10,000ft. Whether you are exploring the lakes or mountains with their nature reserves one of the best ways is on foot. Of course though you can also take a mountain bike ride through the valleys, white water raft the rivers and summer ski the glaciers. Whether you like the gentle pace or are an adrenaline junkie the French Alps has activities for the whole family.

Haute Savoie highlights :

-Cruise on Lac Leman. View here for more info.

-Samoens and its Alpine Gardens plus the neaby Cirque du Fer a Cheval. View here for more info.

-Aiguille du Midi cable car in Chamonix. View here for more info.

Follow the above links for further information on summer skiing, water activtiies, National Parks, mountain activities and summer events.