Discover the alpes du léman

In the Alps of Léman, the immaculate and preserved landscapes proceed as far as the eye can see. Here, no ski activities of the chain, and even less holidays environment spangles, but the authentic winter stays out of the beaten paths. These is a country of traditions which knew to preserve its values.

The Alps of Léman abound in strange activities (descent of the cascades of ice, harms in igloo…) and fabulous moments of relaxation offer to you (taken care in mountain pasture…), the adventure (stroll in husky, ski joëring…) or the gastronomy in our traditional restaurants or at the time of the visits around our products.

Here, the holidays are an art of living for small and large!

For the amateurs of slips, what could be more pleasant than to descend the tracks with ski or in surfing on the solid masses of the Alps of Léman, through the fir plantations or on the sides of mountain where the summer the bilberries push.

And for those which are less at ease on “boards”… Be quiet, all is envisaged! Monitors, soft slopes, initial spaces. Before all the ski pleasure from 2 to 99 years!

The skiables fields at your disposal

• Hirmentaz solid mass them Habères

Hyphen between the Green Valley and the Valley of Brevon, it connects the skiable field of Habères and the field of Bellevaux-Hirmentaz… two slopes, two environments. 935 m to 1.607 m of altitude - 50 km of tracks - 47 tracks

• Solid mass of the Rock of Hell

In Valley of Brevon, dominating the villages of Bellevaux and Midsummer's Day d' Aulps, it connects the skiables fields of Chèvrerie and Midsummer's Day d' Aulps 900 m to 1.800 m of altitude - 28 km of tracks - 31 tracks

• Solid mass of the Pitch-stirrers

At crossed villages of Bogève, Onnion, Saint-Jeoire and Viuz-in-Sallaz. 880 m to 1.600 m of altitude - 50 km of tracks - 15 tracks

• Stage of snow of the Collar of Fire

1.110 m to 1.340 m of altitude - 1 track.

For the not-skiers, the Alps of Léman magnificiently lend themselves to the practice Scandinavian activities and promise a large bowl of air for the body and the spirit.

The winter, the immense meadows of the four plates of the Solid mass unroll routes with the imposing landscapes and the unforgettable points of view to traverse in huskies, in ski touring, with rackets, or quite simply with foot.

Scandinavian fields (cross-country skiing, stroll on foot or rackets)

The tracks alternate through soft slopes and curve between forests of birches, fir trees and the hamlets to the characteristic rural architecture.

It is in the purest tradition of the hearths of ski touring that you will be accomodated!

• Scandinavian field of the Braces in Habère-Poche

21 km of tracks made up of loops from 2 to 6 km and routes from 6 to 25 km in connection with the Collar of Fire (Lullin in Valley of Brevon). Ideal loops for the training, escape guaranteed on the routes from the Balconies of Léman, tracks toboggan, ways pedestrians and rackets.

GOOD PLAN: convivial reception with the hearth with central chimney!

• Scandinavian field of Dampings and Chèvrerie with Bellevaux

20 km of basic ski slopes, 20 km of Scandinavian routes, 10 km of routes rackets and 6 km of tracks rackets and pedestrians between 2 sites connected: that of Chèvrerie (mainly in Scandinavian route) and that of the Plate of Dampings (mainly tracks skating and alternatives).

GOOD PLAN: Benefit from the track from toboggan and ways pedestrians and rackets near the hearth of ski touring of Dampings!

• Scandinavian field of Joux Plain on the Solid mass of the Pitch-stirrers

50 km of tracks, into alternate or skating, on a plate of dream with a preserved and wild nature, the whole Mont Blanc.

GOOD PLAN: a room out-bag, a self-service store and two bar-restaurants; the site of ski touring of Haute-Savoie more attended by the children!

• Scandinavian field of Mégevette

23 km of tracks which curve between the hamlets of the village: characteristic rural architecture and many oratories.

GOOD PLAN: quiet tracks and warm welcome with the basic hearth!

Les trois vallées des Alpes du Léman déploient leurs paysages contrastés sous l’œil attentif des montagnes alentours.

Au pied d’un rocher, au bord d’une rivière, au milieu des pâturages…si vous regardez bien, vous pourrez contempler tourbières, grottes et cascades…des curiosités naturelles que nous vous ferons découvrir avec grand plaisir.

• On the water’s edge in the Brevon Valley :

The Brevon : The river that gives its name to our valley rises at the foot of Roc d’Enfer. It crosses the entire Bellevaux Valley, through Vailly and Reyvroz, before flowing into Les Dranses and the waters of the Lake of Geneva.

Bellevaux Waterfall : Canyoning is popular here, at the waterfall located below the village, near the Accroparc. But if it’s a relaxing stroll you’re after, you can walk on to the covered bridge.

Lullin Waterfall : Located 10 minutes from the church, it is used by deer and other animals as a water supply, hence its name, the “cascade aux biches” (“does’ waterfall”).

Diomaz Waterfall : In this delightful spot only 30 minutes from Lake Vallon, the water flows over the waterfall into natural basins in the rock. At the foot of the cascade is the Carthusians’ Cross, carved into the rock to mark the boundary of their land.

Lake Vallon : created by a landslide in 1943, Lake Vallon keeps secrets steeped in history. The lake, standing in the shadow of Roc d’Enfer between mountains and forests, delights walkers and anglers (a haven for trout). Departure point for the “Eau vive, Qui vive?” sightseeing and interpretive trail.Area: 15 hectares. Depth: 16 metres

Lake Petétoz : a mysterious, fairytale lake nestling higher up in the mountains. A one-hour walk from La Chèvrerie in Bellevaux. Angling permitted. Area: 0.4 hectare. Depth : 15 metres

• The valley’s alpine pastures :

Take time to drink in the tranquillity of the alpine pastures. Lying at altitudes of between 1,000 and 1,800 metres and dotted with old chalets, they are reminders of the lifestyle of the farmers of the early 20th century who walked their livestock up to the pastures like the ones in Nifflon, Très le Saix, Pététoz, Chavan (2, with accommodation available in a mountain gîte), Très le Mont, Trécout, Montagne aux Sœurs, La Buchille, Pertuis etc.

• Anatole’s Mill and Sawmill :

Don’t miss this magical place steeped in history, thanks to Anatole Degenève. The oil mill, a listed Moulin d’Autrefois building, and its sawmill are worked by the power of the wate

• Chapels, churches and shrines :

Erected as memorials to major events or as proof of local devotion, there are many such buildings along the roadsides and pathways in our villages.

One of the most outstanding is St. Bruno’s Chapel on the shores of Lake Vallon, built in 1651 over the ruins of the 12th-century Carthusian monastery in Vallon. Another is the Hermone Chapel (alt. 1,327 metres), built in 1489 by 52 heads of families from Vailly. Both of them are well worth seeing.

The churches in Bellevaux, Lullin and Vailly are examples of neo-Classical Sardinian-style churches in the Chablais area.

• Saint Georges’ church in Saint-Jeoire and the Tour carrée, dates from the year 1000.

It is a Neo-Gothic style and was restored in 1988.

• Church at Onnion

The church at Onnion was built between 1824 and 1829. The exterior painting was done in 1871 by an Italian decorator

• Museum of the Histoiry et Traditions :

Discover Bellevaux past and present through documents, historical costumes and everyday objects from days gone by.

Located next to the Tourist Office, the museum is open Wednesdays and Thursdays, 4.30 p.m. to 5.30 p.m. Also open for theme evenings in July and August, 8 p.m. to 9 p.m.

• Nordic Park and its sled dogs :

A paper chase will reveal what the dogs do, how the pack lives and what breeds the dogs are. Of course, you can also brush and pat them. Open Wednesdays in July and August.

• Paysalp

Just 100 metres from the Rural Life Museum in Viuz en Sallaz, the Paysalp museum has a new exhibition on local cooking called “Les pieds dans le plat... de la cuisine savoyarde”.

600 sq. m. of exhibition space devoted to different aspects of Savoy cuisine.

This lavishly illustrated exhibition has interactive elements and can be savoured by one and all

 How you are small or large, sporting or rather amateur of relaxation, the Alps of Léman are waiting for you!

Excursion on more 200km of marked out paths, VTT, spéléo, climbing, or fishing and idleness around our two lakes, what to occupy your day here.

And for those which redemandent some, mini golf, riding school, huskies activities, base leisures and swimming pools will make the happiness of the children.

For most avid of knowledge, many sites are to be visited.

The proximity of the main roads facilitates the discoveries in all kinds… to miss under no pretext.

The Alps of Léman, it is the diversity of animations, but also a resting framework and an natural environment in which you will find all the Savoyard authenticity.