Attracting a large number of holidaymakers throughout the year, the French region of Rhone-Alpes is one of the most popular skiing holiday destinations, where you can find a number of superb Rhone Alpes chalets. It’s of no surprise to hear how popular the region is, particularly when considering the 700 kilometres of pistes on the stunning slopes of Mont Blanc, the stunning scenery and the proximity of the resort to the boarder of Switzerland. As you would probably expect, heritage and tradition are something that the local community take very seriously in the Rhone Alps and choosing to stay in one of the charming chalets or traditional Alpine-style holiday apartments represents an excellent way to experience the region like a local.

As both a former host of the Winter Olympics and one of the most widely known ski resorts of the French Alps, Chamonix has an affinity with skiing holidays in France, welcoming a huge number of holidaymakers year on year of all ages and abilities. Chamonix chalets are the perfect choice for a family skiing vacation. In addition to skiing and snowboarding on the stunning slopes of Mont Blanc, visitors to the region can also enjoy a multitude of activities ranging from dining out and shopping in the resort itself to slightly more active pursuits including hill walking and paragliding. The large number of resorts that make up the Port du Soleil are well worth exploring as they offer countless opportunities to enjoy wintersports, with the area stretching from Lake Geneva in Switzerland to the stunning Mont Blanc.

From toboggan rides, equipment rental outlets, ski schools, cafes, restaurants and amusement centres, the Rhone Alpes offers something for visitors of all ages to enjoy, not to mention the stunning alpine landscapes and family friendly resorts. Lyon, the region’s capital, promises stunning French architecture including the awe-inspiring Notre-Dame de Fourvière and the Roman theatre and its well worth visiting for a day trip. In addition to providing all of the action and adventure on the French alps, Lyon is becoming a popular destination for short breaks, attracting visitors with its vibrant nightlife and close proximity to the slopes. Also worth a visit is the medieval city of Annecy, which is built on the banks of the river Thiou in the Haute Savoie department. Here you can also discover the Palais d’Isle Jail, which is one of the most photographed attractions in France.

If however you were hoping for a slice of luxury from your skiing break, the region will not disappointed. Savoie holiday accommodation including apartments in Tignes and Haute Savoie holiday accommodation in the resort of Les Houches will be ideal for a quiet retreat that will also leave you close to the best of the skiing and snowboarding action and even if you don’t fancy taking to the slopes, a ride on the cable-cars cannot be missed. If you’re brave enough, take a trip to the top of Mont Blanc and you’ll be rewarded with truly stunning views across the alpine landscape. For the less adventurous, a trip on the famous Mont Blanc Tramway comes highly reccommended and on the course of this traditional train ride you’ll experience stunning countryside and countless photo opportunities.

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