Les Avanchers-Valmorel: Planchamp

Les Avanchers-Valmorel lies in the Morel valley, where forested Alpine slopes rise from the lower Tarentaise toward the ski terrain of Le Grand Domaine. The commune brings together the older hamlets of Les Avanchers and Valmorel, a purpose-built resort opened in 1976. Its centre uses Savoyard-inspired timber and stone architecture, with largely pedestrian lanes rather than the high-rise form of some French ski stations. In winter, lifts and pistes link Valmorel with Saint-François-Longchamp; summer brings walking and cycling across mountain pastures above the valley. The Isère valley, one of Savoie's main Alpine corridors, is close by. Explore nearby webcam locations that provide complementary perspectives on the Morel valley and Tarentaise.

Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes is widely known in France for the French Alps, the major mountain chain along its eastern edge. This vast administrative region also extends west across the Massif Central and follows the Rhône valley, bringing together volcanic uplands, river corridors and major cities. Lyon, the regional capital, stands between the Rhône and Saône, and its historic centre is inscribed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List. Near these coordinates, northern Ardèche lies close to the wooded hills of the Pilat area, where the Rhône corridor forms a transition between upland country and valley settlements. Alpine cheeses and Rhône valley wines reflect the region’s varied terrain. Browse additional webcams from the surrounding area to extend your view of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes.

The Atlantic and Mediterranean coastlines, together with the Alps, Pyrenees and broad river basins, define much of France — they support maritime trade, farming, wine regions and travel throughout the year. The Seine runs through Paris, where the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre are among Europe’s most recognised landmarks. The Loire Valley is known for Renaissance châteaux, while Mont-Saint-Michel rises from a tidal bay in Normandy. Regional food traditions are equally distinctive, from Breton seafood to Provençal cooking, with bread, cheese and wine central to everyday life. France’s global cultural influence is evident in its language, literature, fashion and cinema. View additional webcams nearby to better understand how France’s coasts, plains and mountain borders relate to their surroundings.