Hike above the Rhône River through romantic countryside • Lunch in Chanaz, a lush lost-in-time spot nestled along the Canal de Savières • Admire the area’s waterways from a different point of view as you glide by private boat across Lac du Bourget, France’s largest natural lake • Hike through the foothills of the Massif des Bauges Regional Nature Park, a well-kept Alpine secret • Ascend through sturdy pine forests and grassy pastures to 360-degree views of the region’s interwoven greens, grays and blues • Enjoy innovative French cuisine at a local restaurant in Aix-les-Bains.

Spectacular trails lead to sweeping vistas of Lake Annecy’s turquoise waters framed by tall peaks • Stroll past pastel façades and medieval architecture in Annecy’s Vieille Ville (Old Town) • Set out through high-altitude prairies dotted with wildflowers and herds of grazing cows • A homey mountain hut welcomes us in for lunch • Take the Tramway du Mont Blanc up to Col de Voza, a magnificent landscape with impressive views of the Bionnassay Glacier • Dine in the sophisticated ski town of Megève • Hike past spruce trees and rural farms to breathtaking panoramas of the French Alps.