Haute-Savoie ranks among the major French departments in terms of tourist activity. It is the most visited department in the Rhône-Alpes region and on of the highest ranking in France, in terms of overnight tourist stays (39 million overnight stays in 2003). Some facts & figures 3 spa resorts 21 towns with yachting port 7 castles and more than 50 museums 50 winter sports resorts 762 ski lifts 41 sites are devoted to cross country skiing 47 beaches 12 golf courses 754 hotels 168 camp sites   Sources : Agence Economique Départementale de Haute-Savoie