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Welcoming a large number of holidaymakers, the Rhone Alpes is one of France’s most popular skiing destinations and in addition to traditional hotel accommodation you can also find a number of quality Rhone Alpes chalets. Situated right on the boarder with Switzerland, the region promises visitors over 700 kilometres of pistes on the stunning slopes of Mont Blanc (the tallest peak in Western Europe) not to mention stunning views of the mountains. Of course, heritage and tradition is something the locals take very seriously in Rhone-Alpes and the many resorts and rental accommodation on offer can provide charming and authentic chalets and Alpine-style architecture for a perfect, picture-postcard getaway.

A former Winter Olympics host and perhaps even one of the most widely known resorts of the French Alps, the charming resort of Chamonix continues to welcome a vast number of visitors every year, many of whom are drawn by the huge range of activities on offer and the stunning slopes of Mont Blanc. Chamonix apartments offer the ideal base for a skiing vacation. In addition to enjoying a variety of winter sports including skiing and snowboarding on Mont Blanc, visitors to the region can also enjoy a variety of other active pursuits including paragliding and hill walking. The huge Port du Soleil, which stretches from the iconic Mont Blanc to Lake Geneva in Switzerland offers a multitude of choices when it comes to winter sports and remains extremely popular with holidaymakers hoping to enjoy the very best of the region, while the more peaceful resorts including Chapelle-d’Abondance and Les Gets offer an ideal sanctuary off the beaten track.

Visitors of all ages will be entertained in the Rhone Alpes, particularly given the family orientation of many of the resorts, when you can find ski schools, equipment rental outlets and plenty of family friendly cafés an restaurants. For a short day trip away from the slopes, the region’s capital, Lyon, comes highly recommended and is home to a vast array of early French architecture including the stunning Roman theatre and the Notre-Dame de Fourvière. 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 visiting is the immaculate and medieval Annecy, which is located in the Haute Savoie department, on the banks of the river Thiou. Here you can also discover the Palais d’Isle Jail, which is one of the most photographed attractions in France.

If, on the other hand, you are looking for a more relaxing holiday and you want to check into a luxury chalet, you’ll not be disappointed by the variety on offer in the region. 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. A trip to the top of Mont Blanc comes highly recommended, where you can enjoy truly captivating views of the stunning 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.