Looking for a breathtaking Alps getaway without the Swiss price tag? Rick Steves loves this stunning mountain destination that offers epic views for less.

Mont Blanc, sitting near France's border with both Italy and Switzerland. Combined with its proximity to Lake Geneva, the French portion of the Alps offers some of the most picturesque ski resorts ...

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From the Mont Blanc bridge in the evening ... As the capital of French-speaking Switzerland (Suisse romande), Geneva has a gorgeous setting with a lake, river and mountains.