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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