OFF THE BIKE

WALKING WITH LLAMAS

A quick mountain hike is fun, but hiking with llamas is better. Guide Gilles runs mountain tours and everybody gets a friendly llama to lead along. Best selfies ever. (www.lamas-de-valloire.fr)

LA ROTONDE

After Chambery’s gothic and medieval architecture, and sweet treats at Cedric Pernot, check out La Rotonde museum, the world’s biggest roundhouse. (www.chambery-tourisme.com)

MEGEVE

Megève is a beautiful ski resort, that is attractive in the summer too. Grab a coffee in one of the fashionable bars frequented by Jean Cocteau and Rita Hayworth. (www.savoie-mont-blanc.com)

GOING UNDERGROUND

Get down at the Grottes de Saint Christophe on a 90-minute walk around part of the 240km of limestone caves. (www. grottes-saint-christophe.com)

CHARTREUSE CELLARS

Monks at Chartreuse distillery and cellars - the longest liqueur cellar in the world - have tours and tastings at the ready. (www.chartreuse.fr)

FLYING HIGH

The Eagles of Leman is a bird of prey centre in Sciez with more than 120 raptors, working with knights on horseback. (lesaiglesduleman.com)

CHÂTEAU D’ANNECY

This 13th-century castle and former home to Count Geneva is now a nice-sized gallery with an eclectic mix of art and artefacts. (www.musees.agglo-annecy.fr)

LA BASTILLE

For stunning views of Grenoble and surrounding mountains, take the world’s first urban cable-car to the fortress on the hill. (www.bastille-grenoble.fr)

EVIAN

You’ve drunk the water, now drink in the sights of this beautiful town shore. (evian-tourisme.com)