What to do in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Activities, attractions and tours

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Things to do

Lyon: Musée des Confluences Entrance Ticket

Lyon: Musée des Confluences Entrance Ticket

฿532
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Lyon: Musée des Confluences Entrance Ticket
Virtual Reality Escape Game in Lyon: Prison

Virtual Reality Escape Game in Lyon: Prison

฿1,223
per adult
Virtual Reality Escape Game in Lyon: Prison
Lyon: Guided Sightseeing Cruise

Lyon: Guided Sightseeing Cruise

฿573
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Lyon: Guided Sightseeing Cruise
Virtual Reality Escape Game in Lyon: Survival

Virtual Reality Escape Game in Lyon: Survival

฿1,223
per adult
Virtual Reality Escape Game in Lyon: Survival
Mason: Visit and Tasting of the Estate's Wines

Mason: Visit and Tasting of the Estate's Wines

฿917
per adult
Mason: Visit and Tasting of the Estate's Wines
Jet d’Eau de Genève guided tour of the city icon

Jet d’Eau de Genève guided tour of the city icon

฿204
per adult
Jet d’Eau de Genève guided tour of the city icon
Geneva: Scenic Lake Cruise with Snacks and Wine

Geneva: Scenic Lake Cruise with Snacks and Wine

฿1,181
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Geneva: Scenic Lake Cruise with Snacks and Wine
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Horizon Lounge at Geneva Airport (GVA)

฿1,259
per traveller
Horizon Lounge at Geneva Airport (GVA)
Lausanne: The Olympic Museum Entry Ticket

Lausanne: The Olympic Museum Entry Ticket

฿815
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Lausanne: The Olympic Museum Entry Ticket
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1. Lake Annecy

Lake Annecy is a scenic body of water in a mountain valley. Among the largest lakes in France, it is known for its cleanliness due to strict environmental regulations. Swim or participate in watersports in this natural oasis.
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2. Avoriaz Ski Resort

When you make reservations for Avoriaz ski packages, you are in for more than some of the best skiing of your life. You can also take advantage of other top picks when it comes to entertaining yourself and anyone else along for the ride. When you're not using your pass or lift tickets to weather the slopes, go dogsledding, hike the White Trail, head out on show shoes, or enjoy a romantic trip into the past when you enjoy the vista from a horse-sleigh.
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3. Val Thorens Ski Resort

In addition to its prime location, the Val Thorens ski area is ideal for all levels from beginner to expert with its five terrain parks and 39 trails. With so much to experience, a season pass is one of the top deals around. However, if time does not permit, lift tickets will suit you well and may even be part of the many ski vacation packages available. Val Thorens ski packages can include anything from hotels to ski rentals to event tickets.
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4. Alpe d'Huez

You'll love the view from this mountain pasture that is situated in a prime location in the heart of the French Alps. The snow is always right once Alpe d'Huez skiing is in full swing. Start planning your ultimate getaway and check out affordable ski vacation packages, thanks to discount prices and great deals. The mountains are yours when you are perched in Alpe d'Huez France. The Meije, Mont Blanc, and Mont Cervin will simply steal your breath away each time your lift tickets take you to the top. Buy tickets for Alpe d'Huez ski excitement now and get your pass to a lifetime of memories that will bring you back for more in the years to come.
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5. Les Deux Alpes Ski Resort

The village of Mont de Lans is one of the most popular for a ski vacation with its picturesque chalets capped with snow. Ski vacation packages may include these fabulous accommodations at a discount as well as ski rentals, event tickets, or a season pass.
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6. Les Arcs

Les Arcs caters to the more experienced crowd with the majority of trails being at the intermediate or expert level, so beginners will benefit from the extra access while still enjoying the Les Arcs ski accommodations. Lift tickets for the resort’s 61 lifts are available at regular prices, but there is a discount for families. Deals on tickets for groups and Paradiski ski resort combinations are also sold throughout the season, many of which include rentals.
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7. Val-d'Isere Ski Resort

Val d'Isère is an alpine resort in the Tarentaise Valley of southeastern France. Famed for diverse runs, magnificent alpine scenery and beautiful stone-and-wood chalets, Val d'Isère encompasses a vast area of perfectly groomed slopes and challenging backcountry. Visit the resort and its neighbor Tignes in the legendary Espace Killy, named after the triple Olympic champion.
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8. Tignes Ski Resort

Tignes Ski Resort is among the most well-known winter sports networks in France. Its villages in the mountains cater to all your needs and its large network of ski slopes reach a height of 11,338 feet (3,456 meters). The resort is famous as a historic part of the 1992 Winter Olympics and the 1992 Winter Paralympics.
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What to do in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

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Lake Annecy

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Swim in this very clean lake in the picturesque valley of the Rhône-Alpes region.
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Lyon City Centre

Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Bellecour Square to Hôtel-Dieu – discover Lyon City Centre, a destination also famous for its shopping.

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Annecy Old Town

Travellers come to Annecy Old Town for its lake views, and you can see top attractions like Lake Annecy and Palais de l Ile while you're in town.

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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 Chamonix Alpine Museum or Le Brevent Cable Car while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

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Courchevel 1850

Courchevel 1850 is noteworthy for its skiing, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Chenus Gondola and Jardin Alpin 3 Gondola.

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Old Lyon

If you're spending time in Old Lyon, you might enjoy attractions like Lyon Cathedral and Palais de Justice de Lyon. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at Vieux Lyon Station to see more of the city.