Nestled in the heart of the Alps and bordering Switzerland and Italy, Haute-Savoie, at the crossroads of Europe, is a place of welcome and dialogue with a real international focus.
The Haute-Savoie Department stands out for its rich and diverse landscapes. Mont-Blanc, at the top of Western Europe, vast and pristine natural spaces, and internationally renowned lakes such as Lake Annecy and Lake Geneva make it Europe’s largest freshwater reservoir.
Beyond its landscape, Haute-Savoie is also a place of history and craftmanship. Its cultural heritage, built on Alpine traditions, festivals and museums, its architectural heritage of picturesque villages, traditional houses and baroque churches, and its craftmanship, a heritage founded on woodwork, stonework and textiles, offer an international showcase for a living and open Alpine heritage.
Haute-Savoie saw the advent of mountaineering and winter sports, and hosted the first ever Winter Olympic Games in Chamonix, in 1924. Its unique landscapes, with emblematic peaks and peaceful banks, make the area a particularly popular destination for the major global sporting events of today and of the future. It is a key part of the Tour de France and will be hosting the Mountain Bike World Cup, the 2027 UCI Cycling World Championships mountain bike events and the 2030 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.
The Haute-Savoie Department is also a forward-looking, dynamic area that combines industrial excellence (free-cutting steel and mechatronics), technological innovation and an excellent economic environment, with excellent ties to major European hubs.
Finally, Haute-Savoie is known for its hospitality and its exceptional cheeses, local produce, and culinary traditions embody its authenticity and rich gastronomy. Its agriculture is very much focused on quality, with sectors based essentially on products with official origin protections, such as Reblochon AOP, Abondance AOP and Tome des Bauges AOP, which have Protected Designation of Origin status, and Raclette de Savoie IGP, which has a Protected Geographical Indication.
Haute-Savoie is therefore proud and excited to be opening its doors to the G7 delegations and wishes them a fulfilling and memorable stay.
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