Haute-Savoie Mont-Blanc: an enchanting setting to celebrate the magic of the year-end festivities under the first snowflakes

With the arrival of winter, Haute-Savoie Mont-Blanc dresses in its white coat and transforms into a true magical theater to welcome the year-end festivities. Between snow-covered mountains, authentic villages, and magnificent panoramas of Mont-Blanc, the region unfolds a unique atmosphere where the magic of Christmas finds an exceptional setting. More than just a winter sports … Learn more

Annecy Christmas Market 2025

Each winter, the city of Annecy in Haute-Savoie transforms into a true fairyland thanks to the Christmas Market, renamed for the occasion “Christmas of the Alps”. For 2025, the edition is adorned with remarkable new features: an extended route, optimized hours, and a wide range of activities for all ages. Key dates and times New … Learn more

Top 5 most spectacular roads to film with a dashcam in Haute-Savoie

Haute-Savoie, with its majestic mountains, its crystal-clear lakes, and its breathtaking panoramas, offers an extraordinary playground for dashcam enthusiasts. Each bend reveals a new tableau, each ascent unveils a more striking panorama than the last. Here are the five roads that absolutely deserve to be immortalized during your next trip in this Alpine department, whether … Learn more

Haute-Savoie: the Christmas illuminations start soon. Here are the dates not to be missed

The first chills of winter are arriving… and Haute-Savoie is already beginning to sparkle. Throughout the department, towns are setting up giant Christmas trees, garlands, and light decorations to transform streets and squares into real fairy tale scenes. If you enjoy lively winter evenings, warm atmospheres, and Christmas trees lighting up under amazed eyes, here … Learn more

This Christmas chalet-style décor transforms your living room into a mountain cocoon

Do you dream of a mountain-inspired Christmas decoration that is warm and authentic? Good news: recreating the atmosphere of a cozy snowy chalet at home is easier than it seems. Since living in Haute-Savoie, I’ve understood that everything rests on three pillars: natural colors, raw materials, and small rustic details that make all the difference. … Learn more

Visit the Château du Père Noël in Menthon-Saint-Bernard: an enchanted break on the shores of Lake Annecy

Château du Père Noël

Every winter, the majestic Château de Menthon-Saint-Bernard sets aside its medieval airs to don one of the most beautiful seasonal decorations: that of the Santa Claus Castle. Clinging to the mountainside and overlooking Lake Annecy, this already magical place becomes the setting for a true winter tale. Passing through its illuminated gate, as seen in … Learn more

How to properly prepare for a high mountain outing in Haute-Savoie?

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High mountain fascinates. In Haute-Savoie, it offers a unique playground: sparkling glaciers, mythical peaks, snowy couloirs, airy ridges… But behind the raw beauty of the Mont-Blanc massif and the Aiguilles Rouges lies a demanding environment where preparation makes all the difference. Here is the guide to essential basics for a memorable, safe, and perfectly successful … Learn more

Chalet atmosphere for Christmas: 16 tips to transform your interior without changing everything

Winter is slowly settling in and the year-end holidays are fast approaching. What could be more comforting than transforming your interior into a cozy warm cocoon inspired by mountain chalets? The smell of wood, the crackling of an imaginary fire, soft lights, warm materials… The chalet atmosphere has this magical power to make us travel … Learn more

The Christmas and New Year Village – Samoëns

Update date: 12/10/2025 Once again this year, dive into the magical Christmas atmosphere in Samoëns with the market at Place du Gros Tilleul, animated by strolls, a merchants’ raffle, and the Santa Claus parade in the village center. Christmas Events Program in Samoëns: Every day, free or inexpensive activities and entertainment await you in the … Learn more

Where to see fireworks for Christmas Eve in Haute Savoie

Update date: 12/10/2025 As Christmas approaches quickly, several cities, villages, and resorts of Haute-Savoie immerse you in the Christmas spirit with their events and their fireworks, best enjoyed with a good mulled wine! Well, for big kids only, mulled wine of course! Sommand : Show “Not even scared of Santa Claus” from 4:30 p.m. in … Learn more

New Year’s Eve 2026 in Haute-Savoie

December 31st in Haute-Savoie is not just a simple year-end transition; it is a true festival of emotions between snowy mountains and bustling towns, where tradition meets modernity. This year, the most beautiful resorts and municipalities of the department compete with ingenuity to offer an unforgettable New Year’s Eve 2026. Whether you are fans of … Learn more

The Christmas village in Cluses

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A warm and gourmet weekend On the place des Allobroges, the Christmas village opens its doors in a friendly atmosphere. The Clusian associations hold tasting chalets where the scents of fondue, raclette, oysters and other winter specialties mingle, to be enjoyed with family or friends. Just a few steps away, the artisan market, set up … Learn more