Savoie, Department in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
The territory encompasses valleys between France and Italy, with Chambéry as its capital and numerous mountains reaching elevations of 1,595 meters.
The region became a French department in 1860 when the former Duchy of Savoy was divided into two administrative territories following the Treaty of Turin.
The department maintains strong ties to its alpine heritage through traditional mountain farming practices and regional cheeses produced in high-altitude pastures.
The department features extensive winter sports infrastructure with major ski resorts like Courchevel, Méribel, and Val-Thorens attracting international visitors.
Albertville, located within the department, hosted the 1992 Winter Olympics, establishing the region as a major center for competitive winter sports.
Location: Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Location: France
Inception: June 14, 1860
Capital city: Chambéry
Elevation above the sea: 1,595 m
Shares border with: Ain, Hautes-Alpes, Haute-Savoie, Isère, Piedmont, Aosta Valley, Province of Turin
Address: Savoie, France
Website: http://savoie.pref.gouv.fr
GPS coordinates: 45.58333,6.33333
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:41
Mont Blanc
49.8 km
Alpe d'Huez
58.7 km
Tour du Mont Blanc
54.1 km
Aiguille du Midi
54.2 km
Great St Bernard Pass
72.4 km
Les 3 Vallées
33.3 km
Lac d'Aiguebelette
41.9 km
Les Arcs
37 km
Mer de Glace
59.8 km
Grande Chartreuse
48.7 km
Col de l'Iseran
57.5 km
Hautecombe Abbey
42.9 km
Tarentaise Valley
25 km
Vanoise National Park
47.9 km
Mont Granier
34.5 km
Elephants Fountain
32 km
Tignes Dam
47.7 km
Roselend Dam
24.7 km
Vallée Blanche Aerial Tramway
54.2 km
Grandes Jorasses
59.6 km
Rotonde ferroviaire de Chambéry
32.5 km
Château de Vizille
71.6 km
Museum of Grenoble
63.9 km
Great St Bernard Hospice
72.4 km
Rocciamelone
71.9 km
Bastille
64 km
Perret tower
64.5 km
Mont Blanc de Courmayeur
49.8 kmReviews
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