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About the city
Albertville is a small town in the Savoie department in the Alps in southeastern France. The town is best known for hosting the 1992 Winter Olympics. Albertville is situated on the Arly River, close to the confluence with the Isere River. Its altitude is between 345 and 2,037m and the population averages between 16,000 and 18,000.
City areas
Albertville is at the center of a major skiing region, one of the best in France. From town you can easily reach resorts like Couchevel or Les Menuires, which form a part of the Three Valleys region, or even La Plagne and Les Arcs, two of the most famous French ski resorts.
Attractions
The town is very popular for being the host of the 1992 Winter Olympics, as such you can find an Olympic Museum and an ice rink called the Olympic Hall. Other attractions include the Town Hall and the Museum of Art and History.
Transportation
The city of Albertville is on the road to major ski resorts in the Tarentaise valley, so it is bisected by major road and rail traffic. By plane though, the nearest airport is at Annecy, therefore you’ll have to take a train as well.
Events
Aside from the Olympics, which made the town famous in 1992, Albertville isn’t much for parades or festivals. The only main annual event of note is the World Speed Skiing cup final, held at Les Arcs.
Restaurants & Nightlife
There aren’t many restaurants in Albertville, but that doesn’t mean you don’t have any choices. There’s a range of choices to be made, and you can’t really go wrong with any of them.
History & Civilisation
Albertville was founded in 1836 by the Sardinian king Charles Albert. It also consists of the medieval town of Conflans, which has buildings dating back to the 14th century. Since then, Albertville has developed trade between France, Italy, and Switzerland and industries such as paper mills and hydroelectricity can be found on its river.
Albertville – winter sports mecca
The town of Albertville is a hub that connects some of the best skiing regions and resorts in France. This makes it the perfect base for the best skiing vacation you can imagine.