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Travel Guide France Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
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  • Randonnée VTT dans le Haut-Jura
    Randonnée VTT dans le Haut-Jura Photo: Auvergne Rhône-Alpes Tourisme

Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

The mountains are undeniably a source of well-being, a place to let go and relax for unforgettable stays. Its benefits have been known for a long time but it is now scientifically proven: its effect is beneficial to human health, it contributes to the reduction of stress, it improves the cardiovascular function and contributes to the strengthening of the immune system.

Good for your mental and physical fitness, accessible to all, even the youngest, safe, less expensive, there are many good reasons to start Nordic skiing in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes! Snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, or dog sledding, everyone will find their own rhythm while enjoying the pleasures of the snow above all!

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Destinations in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes


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In the Tronçais forest in the Allier department
Allier
The options for tourists in Allier are blazing and tempting. Are you looking for travel suggestions? ...
Ardèche
The choices for travelers in Ardèche are diverse and bewildering. Eager to get trip ideas? With your ...
Cantal
Cantal is a favorite place to be for outdoor enthusiasts. Eager to get travel tips? Our travel guide ...
Drôme
The Drôme, the jewel in the crown of south-east France, has a generous natural environment and a ...
Haute-Loire
Haute-Loire, a land of escape and outdoor adventure! Between the gorges of the Allier and the peaks ...
Haute-Savoie
Graceful countryside, kind folks and dozens of things to do: Haute-Savoie is a renowned place to be ...
Isère
Welcome to Isère, the Alpine jewel of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, where stunning scenery, a ...
L'Ain
Situated between Lyon and Geneva, the Ain region boasts a generous, unspoilt natural environment, ...
Loire
Situated between the Massif Central and the Alps, the Loire department attracts outdoor adventure ...
Puy-de-Dôme
If you are looking for an action packed holiday, you can’t get around Puy-de-Dôme. Eager to get ...
Rhône
The Rhone Valley, an authentic and multi-faceted territory, takes you on a colourful journey with ...
Savoie
At the heart of the French Alps, Savoie is a majestic mountain setting, rich in history and ...

Activities in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes


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Our favourites in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

  • This winter, enjoy skiing in the Pays de Gex and its Monts Jura resort... but not just!
  • Mountain biking in the heart of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Regional Nature Parks

Major routes in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

  • Long-Distance Mountain Biking · France
    The Grande Traversée du Massif Central à VTT (or GTMC)
  • Bicycle Touring · France
    ViaRhôna, a cycling route alongside the river Rhône
  • Long-Distance Mountain Biking · Alps
    The TransAlpes Mountain Bike

The charm of the historic old town

More than 500 churches, more than 50 castles and palaces can be visited along the "Route historique des châteaux" and bear witness to the region's thousand-year-old history. The old historic towns such as Lyon, Grenoble, Clermont-Ferrand or Moulins reflect the high architecture of the Middle Ages and the Renaissance.

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France Lyon et sa métropole
France Clermont-Ferrand
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Enjoying outdoor activities all year round

The isolated plateaus in the middle of the Chaîne de Puys and the Monts Dore are a sanctuary for hikers, pilgrims and horse riders. In winter, the mountains around Aurillac invite you to enjoy relaxing skiing or long snowshoe hikes. The ski resort of Le Lioran and the ski area of Mandailles are considered particularly suitable for children.

  • Hiking route · France
    Rundwanderung Auvergne/Massif Central
  • Via Ferrata · Isère
    Via Ferrata du Grand Bec
  • Ski Touring · Haute-Savoie
    High altitude ski tour: Haute Route from Argentière to Saas Fee

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