Hotels in Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes, France
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes sits in east-central France, straddling the Alps and the Massif Central. Its climate varies: mild summers (70-80°F / 21-27°C) and snowy winters (25-35°F / -4 to 2°C). In winter, ski at Chamonix's Mont Blanc slopes; in summer, hike the Volcans d'Auvergne or cycle the Gorges de l'Ardèche. The region is split: the Alps offer glacier views and winter sports, while the Rhône valley is famous for its Beaujolais and Côtes-du-Rhône vineyards. Visit Lyon, the capital, for its Renaissance architecture and bouchons serving local dishes like quenelles.