Aravis at the summit

The Aravis is the Savoyard mountain range that insiders treat as a well-kept secret. Less than an hour from Annecy, a strikingly beautiful area awaits you for a day of fine dining and a change of scenery.

The journey begins in Annecy, heading towards the Col des Aravis — one of the most beautiful mountain passes in the French Alps. On a clear day, Mont Blanc reveals itself in all its majesty, offering an exceptional alpine panorama in Haute-Savoie. The descent takes you through La Clusaz, the iconic ski resort of the Aravis massif, before a stop at the Distillerie des Aravis for a guided tour and a tasting of mountain spirits made using plants and fruits from the Savoy region.

Next, head to Manigod, an authentic alpine village, for a traditional Savoyard lunch — fondue, raclette or tartiflette — in the heart of unspoilt mountain scenery. The afternoon continues at the Paccard maturing cellars, where Reblochon AOP and the most renowned Savoyard cheeses from the Alps are slowly matured in cellars dating back over a century. A guided tour and tasting await you — be prepared for the stairs and the powerful aromas of authentic cheese maturing!

A full day out from Annecy, offering unforgettable Alpine views, mountain spirits and exceptional Savoyard cheeses.

WARNING : The cellars are accessed via a flight of stairs, and the smell is very strong in the maturing cellars.