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Alby-sur-Chéran

Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Haute-Savoie

Alby-sur-Chéran - Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Haute-Savoie
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Installed halfway between Lake Annecy and that of Le Bourget, Alby clings to the rock walls that the Cheran dug in the mountain. Alby-sur-Chéran is located in the heart of Albania, at the gateway to the Massif Prépont des Bauges and at the foot of the Semnoz (1710 m).

The ancient Gallo-Roman village of Arbiacum was born from a ford on the Chéran. What most characterizes this village is its medieval apogee: on the edge of Geneva and Savoie, Alby is an economic and administrative center and the Middle Ages shapes the city. Alby is then the primitive chief town of the Albanian. Its importance is symbolized by the granting of franchises in 1297 and the presence of an astonishing number of castles and strong houses. The era is essential for its architectural development. The city was located on the left bank of the Cheran, which gives it its triangle shape. It was surrounded by walls pierced by three doors. Crafts have always been very active: weavers thanks to hemp and linen grown on the spot, and shoemakers, Alby specialty from 1325. Leather constitutes the only trade and the only industry until the 19th century when the market town Whole is populated by cobblers.

Geographical information

MunicipalityAlby-sur-Chéran
Postcode74540
Tourism label
Latitude45.8168420 (N 45° 49’ 1”)
Longitude6.0213089 (E 6° 1’ 17”)
AltitudeFrom 360m to 606m
Surface area6.56 km²
Population2723 inhabitants
Density415 inhabitants/km²
PrefectureAnnecy (18.8 km, 19 min)
Insee code74002
IntercommunalityCA du Grand Annecy
DepartmentHaute-Savoie
TerritoryAlps
RegionAuvergne-Rhône-Alps

Nearest cities & towns

Mûres2.3 km (4 min)
Héry-sur-Alby3.6 km (7 min)
Marigny-Saint-Marcel3.9 km (8 min)
Viuz-la-Chiésaz4.7 km (7 min)
Gruffy4.9 km (8 min)
Chapeiry5.1 km (10 min)
Saint-Félix6 km (8 min)
Saint-Sylvestre6.8 km (13 min)
Montagny-les-Lanches7.7 km (12 min)
Bloye8.2 km (14 min)
Entrelacs8.6 km (12 min)
Boussy9.1 km (17 min)
Chainaz-les-Frasses9.7 km (16 min)
Marcellaz-Albanais9.9 km (18 min)
Allèves9.9 km (15 min)

Things to see and do

Places of interest

Monuments

Events and festivities

Photos

Place du Vieux Bourg
Place du Vieux Bourg
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The river of Chéran taken from the bridge of the Abîme
The river of Chéran taken from the bridge of the Abîme
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The river of Chéran overhung by the bridge of the Abîme
The river of Chéran overhung by the bridge of the Abîme
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Place du Vieux Bourg
Place du Vieux Bourg
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Morning
Morning
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Weather

Tuesday 19 march
Min. 5°C - Max. 15°C
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Wednesday 20 march
Min. 6°C - Max. 16°C
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Thursday 21 march
Min. 8°C - Max. 15°C
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Visits, leisure and activities nearby

Leisure activities

Last nameActivity typeRateCity
Canorafting on the Chéran river
Sports sensations72 € Alby-sur-Chéran
Year-round canyoning with an expert guide
Sports sensations45 € to 90 € Annecy (12.4 km)
Bike hire on the shores of Lake Annecy
Sports sensations12 € to 20 € Annecy (12.6 km)
Canyoning trip to Annecy's most beautiful spots
Sports sensations50 € to 65 € Annecy (13.9 km)
Paragliding above Lake Annecy
Sports sensations90 € to 250 € Doussard (15.6 km)

Outings

Last nameOuting typeDifficultyDurationDeparture municipality
Taillefer Duingt loop
HikeIntermediate3:30Lathuile (14.6 km)
Mountain Coal
HikeIntermediate6:00Lathuile (14.7 km)
The Séran and the Cerveyrieu waterfall
HikeEasy2:30Artemare (26 km)
Donkey rides
Horse rideEasy1:00Belley (27 km)
Circuit The Plans Round
HikeIntermediate3:20Haut Valromey (35 km)

Restaurants

Bed & breakfasts

Vacation rentals

Campsites

Hotels

Your holidays
A hotel
A vacation rental
A bed & breakfast
A campsite
A leisure activity
A restaurant
A rental car
A plane ticket
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