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AUVERGNE-RHÔNE-ALPS
A PASS FROM ONE CHAIN OF MOUNTAINS TO ANOTHER
The Auvergne-Rhône-Alps region offers a wide range of destinations : tage site, are stunning both for those who love powerful sensations
with the Alps and the Auvergne, the region is a paradise for win- and those who prefer quiet contemplation. The journey doesn’t end
ter sports and outdoor summer activities such as mountain-biking there, though : you can also explore the Vallée de la Gastronomie
or hiking. The area has hosted the Olympic Games on three occa- – France which offers a culinary trek and a whirlwind ride for the
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sions : Chamonix in 1924, Grenoble in 1968 and Albertville in 1992. senses, from the Beaujolais Wines Route to the Drôme provençale
The way of life fostered here is one that is sociable and open to the and its lavender aromas. You can also marvel at the towns and
natural world : it’s all about fresh air and thrilling sensations. Mont villages of the region : Vichy, Evian-les-bains, Pérouges and Annecy
Blanc, the ‘roof of Europe’, dominates the Alps and the countryside, are a delight for visitors.
while the volcanos of Auvergne, classed as a UNESCO world heri- More info
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