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Les Houches

Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Haute-Savoie

Les Houches - Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Haute-Savoie
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With around 3000 inhabitants, the town of Haute-Savoie is located in the heart of the Arve valley at the foot of Mont Blanc, near the town of Chamonix.

Inhabited since the Gallic time, the site is now a winter sports resort of international fame that made it successful. With over twenty-three downhill runs, it attracts a large number of athletes and other tourists throughout the year.

The small town of Les Houches also boasts a charming historical heritage that makes all the original features and reflects a very ancient history, close to its traditions. It is also known to house a school of theoretical physics welcoming the world's top specialists.

Geographical information

MunicipalityLes Houches
Postcode74310
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Latitude45.8903880 (N 45° 53’ 25”)
Longitude6.7987350 (E 6° 47’ 55”)
AltitudeFrom 796m to 4280m
Surface area43.07 km²
Population3251 inhabitants
Density75 inhabitants/km²
PrefectureAnnecy (94 km, 1:01)
Insee code74143
IntercommunalityCC de la Vallée de Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
DepartmentHaute-Savoie
TerritoryAlps
RegionAuvergne-Rhône-Alps

Nearest cities & towns

Servoz6.9 km (8 min)
Chamonix-Mont-Blanc8.7 km (12 min)
Passy15.7 km (17 min)
Argentière16.7 km (19 min)
Saint-Gervais-les-Bains16.9 km (18 min)
Saint-Nicolas-de-Véroce17.3 km (21 min)
Domancy17.8 km (16 min)
Sallanches21 km (22 min)
Combloux24 km (28 min)
Vallorcine24 km (28 min)
Cordon25 km (30 min)
Les Contamines-Montjoie26 km (30 min)
Demi-Quartier27 km (31 min)
Megève27 km (31 min)
Magland28 km (22 min)

Things to see and do

Full of authenticity, the town of Les Houches this still a major tourist attraction with its architectural heritage and its ski resort.

The ski resort of Les Houches and was achieved international fame. It is the main tourist attraction of this small town Savoyard. The area covers more than fifty kilometers from the ski slopes, with forest tracks, perfect for beginners or experts in the freestyle. Two snow parks are also present, as cross-country ski trails. Entertainment abound with snowshoeing, sledding, ice skating, an adventure park and paragliding. A spa with relaxation area is also available with various treatments.

Built in 1766, St. John the Baptist church offers visitors a beautiful Baroque façade and an onion dome. The latter dates from the mid-nineteenth century. Nearby, a large statue of Christ the King welcomes visitors since 1934.

The town of Les Houches is crossed by a portion of the route of the famous Mont Blanc tramway. This line of rack railway connects the station of Saint-Gervais in Bionnassay glacier.

The Merlet Animal Park, located more than 1,500 meters, occupies an area of ​​twenty hectares to present, free, chamois, sheep, deer, llamas or marmots. It offers amazing views of Mont Blanc and the Chamonix valley.

Housed in an eighteenth century house, the mountain town museum offers collections of heritage and traditional housing in the region.

Places of interest

Information points
Leisure centres
Natural sites
Transport

Events and festivities

Houches market is held every Monday morning.

Reggae festival in Les Houches takes place in February with several concerts.

In August, the town offers a feast of mountain guides with animations and other festivities.

Community Council
Guided Tour: "Tell me About the Mountains"

Photos

The village
The village
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The Church of Saint John the Baptist
The Church of Saint John the Baptist
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The village
The village
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Tourist Office
Tourist Office
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The village
The village
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The village
The village
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The village
The village
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The village
The village
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The village
The village
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The town hall
The town hall
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Monument to the Dead
Monument to the Dead
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The Church of Saint John the Baptist
The Church of Saint John the Baptist
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Weather

Thursday 28 march
Min. -8°C - Max. 5°C
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Friday 29 march
Min. -2°C - Max. 1°C
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Saturday 30 march
Min. -4°C - Max. 0°C
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Visits, leisure and activities nearby

Leisure activities

Last nameActivity typeRateCity
Canyoning in the Chamonix Valley
Sports sensations65 € to 390 € Chamonix-Mont-Blanc (6.6 km)
Canyoning all year with a guide
Sports sensations45 € Morillon (24 km)
Ride a hired snowmobile
Sports sensations176 € Les Saisies (25 km)
Introduction to paragliding over Beaufortain
Sports sensations100 € Les Saisies (25 km)
Introduction to paragliding in Beaufortain
Sports sensations100 € Hauteluce (25 km)

Outings

Last nameOuting typeDifficultyDurationDeparture municipality
North Balcony
HikeIntermediate2:30Chamonix-Mont-Blanc (6.6 km)
Snowshoes itinerary : l'Alpage de Prapacot
Snowshoe hikeEasy1:50Combloux (10.8 km)
Snowshoe tour: Planset Alp
Snowshoe hikeEasy1:30Combloux (10.8 km)
Discovering the alpine pastures of Prapacot
HikeEasy2:45Combloux (10.8 km)
100% organic ride
HikeEasy40 minCombloux (11.9 km)

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