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Chaumont

Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Haute-Savoie

Chaumont - Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Haute-Savoie
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Small village of more than 400 inhabitants, Chaumont takes place in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, in the department of Haute-Savoie. It is located not far from Saint-Julien-en-Genevois, and the Swiss border.

Former châtellenie of Geneva, Chaumont developed in fortified town at the foot of its old castle, especially at the beginning of the XIVe century. Today, popular with tourists, the town unveils a historical and architectural heritage that testifies to a rich and glorious history, as the various castles still installed on the territory of this Savoyard city.

Its proximity to Switzerland and the most beautiful natural and cultural sites of the Savoy makes it an ideal place to spend a few days of holidays in peace and clean air.

Chaumont is located at the crossroads of the pilgrimages of Santiago de Compostela and the Huguenot road.

Geographical information

MunicipalityChaumont
Postcode74270
Latitude46.0354970 (N 46° 2’ 8”)
Longitude5.9590780 (E 5° 57’ 33”)
AltitudeFrom 338m to 1112m
Surface area12.38 km²
Population524 inhabitants
Density42 inhabitants/km²
PrefectureAnnecy (31 km, 37 min)
Insee code74065
IntercommunalityCC Usses et Rhône
DepartmentHaute-Savoie
TerritoryAlps
RegionAuvergne-Rhône-Alps

Nearest cities & towns

Savigny4.1 km (7 min)
Minzier4.6 km (10 min)
Frangy4.6 km (7 min)
Musièges5.1 km (9 min)
Chessenaz5.3 km (12 min)
Dingy-en-Vuache7 km (12 min)
Jonzier-Épagny7 km (11 min)
Clarafond-Arcine7.1 km (16 min)
Marlioz8.2 km (13 min)
Vulbens9.5 km (15 min)
Contamine-Sarzin9.5 km (14 min)
Chilly9.5 km (15 min)
Chavannaz10.2 km (17 min)
Valleiry10.2 km (15 min)

Things to see and do

Former XIIth century castle, the castle of Chaumont still reveals today ruins that stand proudly above the Savoyard village. Formerly, the building locked the passage of Malpas to protect part of the county of Geneva. Taken and dismantled in the sixteenth century by the troops of King Francis I, the castle will be completely razed in 1630 by the men of Louis XIII. Note that the tower of the building was renovated in the late 2000s.

On the commune, one can also discover the castle of Thiollaz some parts of which date from the 18th century, and the castle of Oblaz. The church is also charming.

It is possible to enjoy guided tours of the village and its monuments between July and August.

Events and festivities

In June, the village organizes its party with various animations.

Photos

Chaumont with the church and the castle
Chaumont with the church and the castle
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Chaumont
Chaumont
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Weather

Friday 29 march
Min. 6°C - Max. 19°C
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Saturday 30 march
Min. 7°C - Max. 16°C
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Sunday 31 march
Min. 6°C - Max. 11°C
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Visits, leisure and activities nearby

Leisure activities

Last nameActivity typeRateCity
Hot air balloon flight around Lake Annecy
Sports sensations280 € La Balme-de-Sillingy (9.5 km)
Themed Escape Game
Entertainment24 € Annecy (15.1 km)
Canyoning trip to Annecy's most beautiful spots
Sports sensations50 € to 65 € Annecy (18.8 km)
Bike hire on the shores of Lake Annecy
Sports sensations12 € to 20 € Annecy (19.8 km)
Year-round canyoning with an expert guide
Sports sensations45 € to 90 € Annecy (20 km)

Outings

Last nameOuting typeDifficultyDurationDeparture municipality
Circuit The low mountains of the Pays de Gex
HikeIntermediate4:45Péron (17.3 km)
Circuit The Plans Round
HikeIntermediate3:20Haut Valromey (19.9 km)
Great Mountain Tour
HikeAthletic6:25Le Poizat-Lalleyriat (23 km)
Tower of Saint-Amand; variant up to Genin Lake
HikeEasy3:25Charix (27 km)
The Séran and the Cerveyrieu waterfall
HikeEasy2:30Artemare (27 km)

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