The 5 reasons to come to Savoie and Haute-Savoie for your corporate event!

The Savoie and Haute-Savoie regions offer exceptional advantages for planning a professional event. From seasonal accessibility to the natural setting, as well as accommodation and activity options, here are the top five reasons to organize your next corporate event in Savoie!

#1... Accessibility: the key factor for planning a professional event in the Alps

The Alpine region is conveniently located near the major international airports of Lyon-Saint-Exupéry and Geneva, allowing companies with offices in France, Europe, or worldwide to easily meet in a single destination. From Lyon or Geneva, you can then choose to stay in Chambéry, Aix-les-Bains, Annecy, or Chamonix, all of which are only 1.5 to 2 hours away by car and offer an excellent range of accommodations, activities, and dining options, regardless of the group size, in an idyllic natural setting! In winter, depending on the city of departure, it is even possible to arrive at Chambéry Savoie Mont-Blanc Airport.

For French companies looking to get away from their offices for a day or several days, the Alps are also well-served by the major train stations of Chambéry, Annecy, Geneva, Grenoble, and Bellegarde. For more local companies based in Savoie, Haute-Savoie, Isère, and the broader Rhône-Alpes region, we work in partnership with coach operators and can handle all your transportation planning and management.

At 1786, we offer private transfer services to pick up your teams at the train station or airport and take them to the corporate event venue. In other words, we truly cover the entire organization of your event from A to Z!

#2... Seasonality: a major asset for your mountain corporate event

The Alps remain one of the few destinations that are enjoyable year-round!

For a winter corporate event in Savoie, celebrate the holiday season in a cozy setting with an exceptional evening event: chalet, castle, wine cellar, mountain restaurant… the authentic Alpine charm will be there no matter what you choose! For a snowy team-building experience, the resorts of Méribel, Courchevel, Megève, Chamonix, or La Clusaz welcome you for top-notch cohesion challenges. Additionally, the 1786 team has designed original activities to immerse you in the mountain atmosphere. Mission Ascension, Pioneers of the Peaks, or Savoie ou Pas, after all this, you will be true Savoyards, and you will have created memorable memories with your colleagues!

With the arrival of summer, before your colleagues head off on vacation, enjoy sunny days with team-building activities or company evenings by the water. Annecy and Aix-les-Bains are the most suitable places to combine fun challenges, sports and water experiences, and dining with a view! Want to gain some altitude and enjoy the coolness of the mountains? Chamonix and Megève also offer great surprises, in terms of both activities and nightlife, depending on your corporate event expectations. Hiking, mountain biking, Aiguille du Midi, Mer de Glace, or team scavenger hunts can all punctuate your professional stay!

In spring and autumn, Chambéry, Aix-les-Bains, Annecy, and Chamonix welcome you under the best conditions for indoor or outdoor team-building activities, incentive trips discovering local gastronomy, or company parties and anniversaries.

We are at your disposal to discuss your event project in the Alps further!

#3... The idyllic natural setting of the Alps for your corporate event in Savoie and Haute-Savoie

Hosting a corporate event in the Alps means choosing between the tranquility of the mountains, the soothing ambiance of the lakes, or the charm and energy of the city. The Alps offer an incredible diversity of landscapes, each more beautiful than the last. Whatever the objective of your professional event, you will find the perfect paradise that meets all your expectations, every time! Whether it's for a day of team-building or meetings, or for a multi-day stay to reward your teams, the Alps have what you need!

Travel back in time and dive into the Savoyard heritage in Chambéry, embark on an incredible cruise on Lake Bourget in Aix-les-Bains, enjoy the picturesque atmosphere of Annecy's alleys, stroll at the foot of the impressive Mont Blanc massif in Chamonix, rejuvenate in the wild nature of Megève, take on a revitalizing team-building challenge in Courchevel and Méribel, or organize an international conference in Geneva!

To go further, we tell you all about the 5 best destinations for your corporate events in the Alps!

#4... Accommodation options: a crucial aspect for a multi-day corporate event in the Alps

As a major French tourist destination, the Alps offer a remarkable lodging capacity to meet demand. This has made them one of the most renowned spots for organizing professional events in France.

Whether you are planning an event for 20, 50, 100, 150, or 200 people, or even an executive committee meeting for 20 or fewer leaders, Alpine cities like Annecy and Chamonix, and resorts such as Méribel and Megève, provide a wide range of hotels and chalets for your stay.

In twin or single rooms, the 1786 team will find the ideal solution according to your needs. Let us know your expectations for your corporate event in Savoie, whether it's the number of rooms or the necessary facilities (meeting room, reception venue for an evening, in the city or in nature...), and we will find the destination and accommodation that meets your requirements in every detail.

#5... An exceptional choice of activities for your team building events in the Alps and incentive stays in the mountains

No matter which part of the Alps you prefer, our range of original team-building activities can adapt to any terrain!

In teams, rope up for the challenges of Mission Ascension and reach new heights—don't worry, we won't ask you to climb Mont Blanc right away. Or set off on an exciting excursion to a mountain restaurant with Pioneers of the Peaks, exploring the mountain world through fun challenges. During Winning Bet, you'll see your colleagues in a new light! Choose the challenges you want to tackle based on your strengths and hidden talents (speed, agility, patience...). Savoie ou Pas immerses you in true Savoyard culture, just like our more athletic Olympiads—after all, we are a land of the Games! We offer unique cohesion activities that will allow your colleagues to form strong bonds and, most importantly, have fun!

You can also opt for more "classic" incentive experiences: hiking, e-mountain biking, wine and cheese tastings, paragliding, guided tours of the Aiguille du Midi and Mer de Glace…

In the Alps, there is something for everyone. You can choose activities that reflect your preferences and that will appeal to each of your colleagues, ensuring a truly memorable event!


Do you have any other questions about your corporate event in Savoie? We are here to answer them, so don't hesitate to contact us! And to learn more, discover all the services offered by Agency 1786.

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