Northern Alps Travel Guide
Where to stay in Northern Alps
Chamonix City Centre
Chamonix City Centre is a destination visitors seek out for its picture-perfect mountain views, relaxing spas and popular ski slopes. You might want to check out attractions like Casino Le Royal Chamonix or Chamonix Church while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Annecy Old Town
Travellers come to Annecy Old Town for its lake views, and you can see top attractions like Lake Annecy and Church of St. Maurice while you're in town.
Courchevel 1850
Courchevel 1850 is noteworthy for its skiing, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Skateway Forum and Ferme.
Vieille Ville & Lakefront
Vieille Ville & Lakefront is beloved for its panoramic lake views. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Lake Annecy and Jardins de I'Europe.
Courchevel 1650
Courchevel 1650 is noteworthy for its skiing, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Ariondaz Gondola and Mickey Ski Lift.
Les Bossons
Unique features of Les Bossons include the skiing and mountain views. Make a stop by Bossons Glacier or Glacier des Bossons Chairlift while you're exploring the area.
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Popular places to visit
Lake Annecy
Swim in this very clean lake in the picturesque valley of the Rhône-Alpes region.
Mont Blanc
Western Europe’s highest peak is a hub for extreme sports enthusiasts, while its bustling base town offers all the amenities for a perfect European ski holiday.
Les Arcs
Les Arcs skiing is first-rate as it is, but with a Paradiski lift pass, you will be given admission to all resorts in the Paradiski area, increasing the number of trails from 107 to 253.
Val Thorens Ski Resort
As one of the Three Valleys’ three resorts, Val Thorens’s high altitude guarantees excellent snow during the season.
CERN
Visit a pioneering research facility to see the huge apparatus that is helping scientists look back to the dawn of time.
United Nations European Headquarters
Tour the headquarters of one of the world’s most important organisations. See the impressive chambers and artworks and monuments in the surrounding parklands.
