Savoy, a star destination

Gastronomy and terroir in the Deux Savoies

The delicious cheeses of Savoie

Savoie is a mountainous pastoral region where cows graze in lush pastures. Idyllic campsites are beautifully located here and the landscape is sprinkled with two main cattle breeds, Abondance and Tarine, originating from the Vallee de l’Abondance in Haute-Savoie and the Tarentaise Valley in Savoie. The Montbéliarde, from the Jura, can also be found, producing high quality milk which is used for the region’s speciality cheeses. Indeed, 8 AOPs (Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée) and IGP (Protected Geographical Indication) are found here: Abondance, Beaufort, Emmental de Savoie, Reblochon, Tome des Bauges, Tomme de Savoie and the rare goat cheese from Savoie - Chevrotin. The fascinating Savoie cheese route leads you past 72 sites: farmers, cheese makers, refiners, etc. where professionals are happy to share their passion with you. You will of course find these cheeses on the menu of restaurants, featuring in some of the most famous gastronomic specialities of Savoie: tartiflette, fondue, raclette and more.

 

Wines of Savoy

To accompany these delicious cheeses nothing beats a Savoie wine. The Savoie vineyards spread over four departments (Savoie, Haute-Savoie, Ain and Isère) and is divided into 3 AOCs (Savoy, Roussette de Savoie, Seyssel) and 20 geographical denominations: Ayse, Crépy, Marignan, Ripaille, Marin, Frangy, Seyssel, Chautagne, Marestel, Jongieux, Monthoux, Monterminod, Saint Jeoire du Prieuré, Apremont, Les Abymes, Chignin, Chignin Bergeron, Montmelian, Arbin, Cruet and Saint Jean de la Porte. White wines are the most prevalent among these appellations (70%), with reds acounting for 20% of production and rosé the rest. The sparkling wines of the Deux Savoie were officially recognised as the crémant appellation in 2014 and are a perfect match for a raclette or a fondue. These wines can easily compete with the finest wines of France – just follow the route des vignobles in Savoie Mont Blanc to see for yourself! Three itineraries take you from cellar to cellar, with tastings along the way and the chance to meet and share the enthusiasm of the local winemakers. Be sure to visit the campsite bar and enjoy a glass of something very refreshing and very local!

 

Fish from the lakes and rivers of Savoie

The Savoie is a mountain region where water is an integral part of the landscape. With shimmering lakes and cascading rivers, there are many fishing opportunities. A glance at local menus shows that fish and shellfish feature prominently in the Savoyard gastronomy. Perch, trout, pike, monkfish and crayfish are some of the freshwater species that are caught in Savoie and are often on offer in restaurants, not to mention the féra, a close relative of the trout and speciality of Lake Geneva.

 

Savoy, a star destination

With Marc Veyrat, the famous chef with 3 stars in the Michelin guide, the gastronomy of the Savoie has reached a new high. He is not alone as a celebrated chef of the Savoie Mont Blanc region. It has 30 starred chefs, including four with 3 Michelin stars. Among the new generation, Jean Sulpice, not yet 40 years old, has given back his two stars at the Auberge du Père Bise on the shores of Lake Annecy. Eating well in Savoie is easy! As well as the prestigious restaurants, there are countless traditional eateries to welcome you in an authentic setting. The menus may be less elaborate but there are traditional recipes all featuring local products. Above all, wherever you stay, be sure to sample the fare at the campsite restaurant – the delicious menus, and value for money, are generally excellent and showcase the finest Savoyard specialities.

86 campsite(s)

Camping Le Pelly

SIXT-FER-A-CHEVAL
8.96/10 (248 reviews)
Camping Le Pelly awaits you all summer long in the heart of wonderful Cirque du Fer à Cheval in Haut Giffre valley. It offers a comforting return to the essential in Sixt’s natural reservation, for your upcoming holidays by Giffre mountains and Domaine du Grand Massif, 7 kms from the town of Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval.
Camping Le Pelly awaits you all summer long in the heart of wonderful Cirque du Fer à Cheval in Haut Giffre valley. It offers a comforting return to the essential in Sixt’s natural reservation, for yo... More info

Camping du Col

LA TOUSSUIRE
9.34/10 (195 reviews)
Beautifully located site at the centre of the Arvan-Villard mountain range but just 1 km from the centre of La Toussuire. Site benefits from an exceptional panorama opposite the Aiguilles d’Arves. We have 40 pitches spread on a 1 hectare site together with a heated swimming pool (summer only) .
Beautifully located site at the centre of the Arvan-Villard mountain range but just 1 km from the centre of La Toussuire. Site benefits from an exceptional panorama opposite the Aiguilles d’Arves. ... More info
Swimming pool Restaurant Wifi
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€ 141 € 325

Clico Chic - Camping L'Aloua

Sevrier
7.56/10 (929 reviews)
Camping de L 'Aloua, on the shores of the beautiful Lac d'Annecy. The ideal spot for your holidays ! In a stunning natural setting, between lake and mountains, Camping de l’Aloua has 2 ways for you to enjoy your camping experience.
Camping de L 'Aloua, on the shores of the beautiful Lac d'Annecy. The ideal spot for your holidays ! In a stunning natural setting, between lake and mountains, Camping de l’Aloua has 2 ways for you to... More info
Heated swimming pool Restaurant Wifi

Camping de l'Arbaz

novalaise

Welcome to Camping de l'Arbaz, a natural haven on the banks of Lake Aiguebelette.


Ideally located in the Savoyard front country, you can easily take advantage of numerous sporting or relaxing activities to discover it.


An atypical campsite with these two parts, one at the water's edge and the second high up facing the lake, it allows us to offer our customers t

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Welcome to Camping de l'Arbaz, a natural haven on the banks of Lake Aiguebelette.


Ideally located in the Savoyard front country, you can easily take advantage of numerous sporting

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Camping Le Marintan

SAINT-MICHEL-DE-MAURIENNE
8.18/10 (36 reviews)
The campsite is located in Saint-Michel de Maurienne in a small, quiet and relaxing area at the foot of the Telegraph and the Galibier. You will enjoy the unobstructed view of the Telegraph and the surrounding mountains. It is only a few minutes walk from the city centre to all its shops. It is a friendly, family-friendly and shaded structure, with 31 pitches. The campsite has a petanque ground, a... More info
The campsite is located in Saint-Michel de Maurienne in a small, quiet and relaxing area at the foot of the Telegraph and the Galibier. You will enjoy the unobstructed view of the Telegraph and the su... More info
Wifi
One week from
€ 84 € 252
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