Savoie

  • When you think Savoie, think Alps, this is one of France’s beautiful mountain regions
  • Climate: alpine/subalpine at elevation and continental in lower valleys
  • The Savoie became part of France in 1860
  • The Savoie is world renowned for its ski resorts: Courchevel, Meribel, Val Thorens, Tignes, Chamonix, Val d’Isere, Le Clusaz, etc. - be sure catch the equally entertaining “apres-ski” scene
  • Mont Blanc is considered to be the birthplace of mountaineering
  • France and Italy are connected via a 7 mile tunnel which goes right through Mont Blanc
  • Savoie cuisine is rich in heritage and flavor: Fondue Savoyarde, Tartiflette, Raclette, Genepi, Savoie wines (white and red)
  • The star cheese of the region is Beaufort - look for Beaufort d’Alpage
Product added to wishlist
Product added to compare.
You have successfully followed this brand
group_work Cookie consent