Cheap flights to Rhône-Alpes

From the snowy peaks of the Alps to the vineyards of the Rhône Valley: Rhône-Alpes is a region of contrasts and overwhelming beauty. With flights to Rhône-Alpes, you'll discover an area where you can ski, hike, enjoy gastronomy and explore historic cities — all in one region!

The Rhône-Alpes Region

Rhône-Alpes is one of the largest and most versatile regions of France. In the east, the French Alps dominate, with the highest mountain in Western Europe: Mont Blanc (4,808 m). The ski resorts around Chamonix, Courchevel, Val d'Isère and Les Trois Vallées are among the best in the world. In winter, this is a paradise for skiers and snowboarders; in summer, for hikers and mountaineers.

The capital Lyon is the undisputed gastronomic capital of France. The bouchons lyonnais — traditional bistros — serve dishes like quenelles, salade lyonnaise and tarte au praline. The old town (Vieux Lyon) with its traboules — secret passageways between buildings — is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The Rhône Valley is famous for its wines. The Côtes du Rhône, Condrieu and Hermitage are among the most prized wines of France. Lake Annecy, surrounded by the Alps, is considered the cleanest lake in Europe and is perfect for swimming, sailing and cycling along the shore.

Grenoble, the capital of the Alps, combines modern technology with historical charm. The cable car to the Bastille offers spectacular views of the city and the surrounding mountains. Book your flights to Rhône-Alpes at CheapTickets.nl!

Must-see's in Rhône-Alpes

• Lyon
  The gastronomic capital of France. Explore Vieux Lyon with its traboules, visit the Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourvière on the hill, and enjoy a meal in a traditional bouchon.

• Chamonix and Mont Blanc
  At the foot of the highest peak in the Alps lies the charming mountain village of Chamonix. Take the cable car to the Aiguille du Midi for breathtaking views of Mont Blanc.

• Lake Annecy
  The cleanest lake in Europe, surrounded by the Alps. Hire a bike, take a boat trip, or relax on one of the beaches. The old town of Annecy with its canals is called the 'Venice of the Alps'.

• Vienne
  A city with a rich Roman past. The Temple of Augustus and Livia and the Roman theatre are well preserved. In summer, the famous jazz festival Jazz à Vienne takes place here.

• Parc National des Écrins
  A beautiful national park with glaciers, wild rivers and alpine flora and fauna. Ideal for multi-day hikes and mountaineering.

Don't miss these events

• Fête des Lumières in Lyon (December)
  A spectacular light festival where the entire city transforms into an open-air art museum. Millions of visitors come to this magical event every year.

• Jazz à Vienne (July)
  One of the largest jazz festivals in Europe, held in the ancient Roman theatre of Vienne. World-famous artists perform here every summer.

• Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc (August)
  One of the most famous ultra-marathons in the world, a 170-kilometre trail around Mont Blanc through France, Italy and Switzerland.

Practical information

• Temperature: In Lyon around 28°C in summer, in the Alps it can drop to -10°C in winter.
• Time difference: no time difference with the UK.
• Currency: the Euro.
• Language: French.