Haute Savoie General Council

Welcome to Haute-Savoie! Haute-Savoie borders Switzerland and Italy in the heart of one of the world's leading winter sports destinations. It is a vibrant and attractive french area with a flourishing high tech economy and very active academic, cultural and sporting life. With a €1 billion budget and 3,000 agents, the Haute-Savoie General Council is a major driver of development and community life in the region. It plays an active role in a number of areas—from social services, education and planning to transportation, economics, environmental protection, culture, sports and more—with a view to cultivating three essential values : Innovation, Solidarity and Responsibility.