Aillon-le-Jeune

Aillon-le-Jeune

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TownAillon-le-JeuneAillon-le-Vieux at 4.3 km (6 min)
Insee code73004Thoiry at 10.2 km (13 min)
Postcode73340Puygros at 12.2 km (15 min)
Latitude45.6184590La Compôte at 13.5 km (17 min)
Longitude6.0808850Saint-Jean-d'Arvey at 14.5 km (19 min)
AltitudeFrom 877 to 2040 metersÉcole at 14.9 km (18 min)
Surface34.09 km²Curienne at 15.3 km (18 min)
Population460 inhabitantsLe Noyer at 16.3 km (18 min)
Density13 inhabitants/km²Saint-François-de-Sales at 17.8 km (20 min)
National labelsLa Thuile at 18.4 km (22 min)
Chief townChambéry (at 24 km, 34 min)Les Déserts at 18.5 km (23 min)
DepartmentSavoieBarby at 19.8 km (27 min)
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TOWN PRESENTATION

Origin of name: From Allius (Allius area) and then successively Allodi, Allio, come Allione, Aillion, rags, Aillons because of the many hamlets, finally Aillon-le-Jeune in 1863 when the parish has been replaced by 2 common after connecting of Savoy to France in 1860.

The station Aillons - Margeriaz, true mountain village is nestled in the heart of the Parc Naturel Régional du Bauges.

Located near the city gates 4 of Savoy (25 km from Chambéry, 35 km from Aix-les-Bains and Annecy and 50 km from Albertville), the resort enjoys a privileged location that gives direct access from large cities. This is the station nearest Savoie Lyon and Paris!


SIGHTSEEING
  • Winter activities:
  • Children and adults enjoy a varied range of activities: skiing as a sport or "cool", surfing or relaxing more "spectacular" in the snowpark, Scandinavian routes, snowshoeing, dog sled rides, contemplative pauses on the vertices , farm tours, cheese tasting and other local products?? or just lazing around!
  • The Aillons-Margeriaz is the station of all skiers. It allows through its two ski areas and resort-Margeriaz to enjoy the pleasures of snow and the mountain in all its facets.
  • A Margeriaz: Point Lower track: 1400 m - Highest point of tracks: 1900 m - Number of lifts: 11 - Ski slopes: 24 to 22 km - Ski cross-country skiing: 5 to 22 km.
  • A Aillon Station: Point Lower track: 1000 m - Highest point of tracks: 1600 m - Number of lifts: 9 - Ski slopes: 16 to 18 km - Route Nordic 3-15 km.
  • The proposed activities: hiking snowshoes, ski disabled descent cliff rappelling, hiking and dog sledding initiations, night skiing.
  • For children: snowman contest, children's carnival, crafts workshops, screening of cartoons.
  • For Teens: snowpark, fly jump, performances, film screenings.
  • Summer:
  • The Aillons-Margeriaz offer all walks of your dreams: hiking on the trail of theme and Coolers Tannes or orchids in meadows or forests, sports and quiet, walking or biking. Your senses will enjoy the mountains of sight, streams.
  • The proposed activities: swimming, climbing, paragliding, open lifts, tennis, mini golf, canyoning, caving, hiking and themes, fishing.
  • Summer is also the village festivals like the Feast of Crest, Lez'Arts Scenes in the contest Loggers, the Fair and Vogue.
  • In winter and summer: A weekly program of animation "The Anim'Aillon is offered throughout the winter and summer, you can find on the website of the Office of Tourism Aillons -Margeriaz.
  • The Aillons-Margeriaz seduce you also by the discovery of his heritage, both historical and culinary:
  • Walk in the footsteps of Carthusians: At the end of the 12th century, the parish of Aillon increases with the installation of Carthusian monks in the valley of Lourdens. It remains today as relics: The Charterhouse since 1989 who knows a plan for safeguarding the heritage and is currently one of the houses thematic Heritage Regional Park Bauges. Come and visit the Chartreuse, a set of themed rooms that are dedicated to succeed in cultural heritage and rural life in the territory of the Wallows.
  • Chapel Correrie the steeple bulbous copper renovated around 1960, with a cross placed in the small graveyard is one of the most beautiful traces of the occupation of the Comba Lourdens by monks. The round pond at the Carthusian Correrie also represents a remarkable relic.
  • The hamlet of Penon was previously one of the Carthusian monks Grangerie??
  • Gastronomic baujue:
  • The Fruit of the Val d'Aillon will appeal to lovers. Founded in 1889, it is one of the few community facilities village of Savoy, it centralizes most of the dairy farms of the town and turns milk into cheese as the Tome of Wallows (AOC). The museum "Secrets of Fruit" will delight young and old. Playful and intelligent she initiated the whole family to the secret alchemy that allows, from milk to produce cheese tasting.
  • At the station, visit a farm producing different farmhouse cheeses (cow, goat) as the Tom Bauges the St. Bruno or Vacherin: The cheese ringed bark maple and cherry wood is manufactured at the time the first frost. Its preparation requires expertise that is no longer controlled by a few producers aillon.
  • Chevrier producing various goat cheeses including the famous Chevrotin, AOC; opportunity to visit his farm in winter and summer pastures.
Detailed information
Information pointsTourist Office of Aillon-le-Jeune
Leisure centresSki Resort Aillons-Margeriaz
MonumentsCharterhouse of Aillon
Natural sitesMount Pelat,   Mount of Margeriaz,   Pass of Lindar

EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS
  • Events:
  • World Day Snowaboard Bauju: in December.
  • Ludik Nordik in January. Initiation of public activities in northern Margeriaz. Nordic skiing, biathlon, dog sledding, snowshoeing, children's activities ... Friendly atmosphere guaranteed.
  • Gliss'Gourmande: late January.
  • The White Fairy: running on snow in February.
  • The appointment of the winter Aillon Station:
  • Torchlight Children: Thursdays during the school holidays to 19h. Children in ski lessons (2nd star level) may participate in the descent with their monitors.
  • Torchlight and fireworks: Thursdays during the school holidays at 20h. Multi-gliding demonstration given by the instructors of the French ski school and personnel lifts, entertainment, fireworks and mulled wine available!
  • Market tradition and craftsmanship: Thursdays during school holidays. Sale of local products and local handicrafts.
  • Children's Carnival: Every Tuesday during February vacation. Costumes, makeup, music and celebration. Free!
  • Snowman contest: every Wednesday from Dec. 24 to April 1.
  • The appointment of the summer:
  • The National Day: July 13. From 18h: rustic meal followed by a dance pavilion and a fireworks display. A Aillon Station.
  • The festival peaks: in July. Mounted lifts to reach the top of Mount Pelat where you expect meals and entertainment. Downhill ski lift, mountain bike or on foot. A Aillon Station.
  • The lumberjack competition: early August. Test mat and ax. Entertainment, craft market, wooden sculptures. Challenge Alain Perignon. A Aillon Station.
  • The popularity Aillons: August 15. Animations, games, wooden traditional meal followed by a dance pavilion. A Aillon Station.
  • Lez'Art in Scenes: August. Festival of arts.
  • The fair Aillon-le-Jeune: in September. Many exhibitors and at noon, traditional stew cooked in pots. In the village of Aillon-le-Jeune.
  • In summer, free weekly entertainment during holidays Aillon Station:
  • The football tournament.
  • The film and cartoons.
  • The tournament bowls.
  • The manual activities.

ATTRACTIONS, LEISURES AND ACTIVITES AROUND
  • The Herbarium at the Walnut Clappe: Views from the exploitation of medicinal plants in July and August.
  • House Fauna-Flora to School: House theme park that reveals the relationship between man and nature.
  • Museum of Natural History in Gruffy: Discoveries entertaining and educational wildlife of the region through a collection of stuffed animals in their natural setting.
  • The water of Lescheraines: Base recreational tree climbing ... many activities await you.
Leisure activities
NameType of activityPriceTown
Discover oenology with a wine-growerLocal flavoursFrom 10 € to 50 €Cruet (10 km)
Paraglider flight over Lake AnnecySports sensations90 €Lathuile (21 km)
Discover & taste wine from JongieuxLocal flavoursFreeJongieux (26 km)
Relaxation and treatment, sauna, Turkish bath, JacuzziWellbeing22 €Sévrier (26 km)
High mountain activities with a guideSports sensationsFrom 170 € to 280 €Saint-Pierre-d'Allevard (30 km)

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PHOTOS
The village overlooked by the Dovecote of Aillon
 
View of the station from the subdivision of Mense
Fireworks during raids multi-gliding
 
Panorama Station Margeriaz
The Charterhouse - Heritage House
 
Contests Lumberjack - childproof
Cooking the stew at the Fair
 
Via ferrata Aillons
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WEATHER
Saturday 18 May
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Min. 4°C - Max. 15°C
Sunday 19 May
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Min. 3°C - Max. 18°C
Monday 20 May
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Min. 1°C - Max. 20°C
RESTAURANTS 
Auberge Les Clarines hotel restaurant
Le Châtelard
Catherine and Matthew welcome you to an inn in the countryside, charming rooms fully renovated with taste local cuisine, friendly hospitality. You'll feel right at home...
Located 8.9 km from Aillon-le-JeuneFrom 20 € to 30 € per person 
Le Panoramic  
8.9
Saint-Alban-Leysse
WITH A VIEW - It was in Saint-Alban-Leysse Savoy Le Panoramic that opens its doors. You'll love the rustic interior all wood clad typical mountain with its varnished attics and warm...
Located 10.4 km from Aillon-le-Jeune47 € per person 
Brasserie le Z  
8.1
Chambéry
The Brasserie le Z welcomes you in an urban atmosphere throughout your meal to offer original dishes, varied and seasonal. Sweets places, warm welcome and tasty cocktail realize a scientist...
Located 13.5 km from Aillon-le-Jeune39 € per person 

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BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
Maholyne Savoie    
9.6
Jarsy
Gisele, Patrick Killian and welcome you in their family home for you to discover with ease (in winter breakfast with local products and garden) and throughout the year made with delicious...
Located 10 km from Aillon-le-JeuneFrom 80 € to 90 € the double room 
La jument verte chambres d'hôtes    
9.7
Aix-les-Bains
Old farm completely renovated stands on the top of Aix les Bains and Lake sing, in the natural park of massive bauges at the foot of Mount revard station and the large saoe revard....
Located 13.8 km from Aillon-le-JeuneFrom 67 € to 115 € the double room 
Les confidences  
Chambéry
Ideally located in the valley protected Charmettes opposite the museum Jean Jacques Rousseau 1.5 km from the center of Chambery Confidences offer a drop of charm and serenity. René...
Located 13.8 km from Aillon-le-JeuneFrom 100 € to 110 € the double room 

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VACATION RENTALS 
Gites le Moulin 'Rochette'  
9.3
La Compôte
Cottage in old barn, an apartment of 90 m² garden with terrace, an cosy ambience Savoyard furniture, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. Beds can be prepared in single or double depending on your...
Located 7.7 km from Aillon-le-JeuneFrom 650 € to 1150 € per week 
Gites le Moulin 'Lanchette'  
9.6
La Compôte
Close to the station Aillons Margeriaz. Cottage comfortable apartments of 90 sqm with 3 bedrooms, up to 11 people, fireplace with wood provided. A terrace for the summer with garden...
Located 7.8 km from Aillon-le-JeuneFrom 650 € to 1150 € per week 
Le Chalet de la Forêt  
9.2
Les Déserts
Rental of two lodgings in a cottage in The Féclaz, Nordic skiing, alpine heart of Parc Naturel Regional Bauges. Comfortable apartments, fully renovated to new, very well equipped, located...
Located 8 km from Aillon-le-JeuneFrom 380 € to 700 € per week 

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CAMPSITES 
Camping du Sierroz  
Aix-les-Bains
Want to get away from it all? Choose Aix-les-Bains, a resort in Savoy between the lake and the mountains. The campsite is ideally located on the banks of Le Bourget Lake, a stone's...
Located 17.6 km from Aillon-le-Jeune 
Le verger fleuri    
10
Lathuile
Family camping near Lake Annecy. Panoramic views of the mountains. Rental mobile homes, caravans, chalets. Animation and restore summer.
Located 21 km from Aillon-le-JeuneFrom 16 € to 19 € per day 

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HOTELS
Bar Hotel Restaurant le Margeriaz    
6.9
Les Déserts
Located just an 8-minute drive from La Feclaz Ski Station, Bar Hotel Restaurant le Margeriaz features a terrace, snack bar and ski shuttle service. It is just 30 km from Aix-les-Bains...
Located 5.5 km from Aillon-le-JeuneRoom from 46 €
Madame Vacances Les Chalets Du Berger    
7.5
Les Déserts
Madame Vacances Les Chalets Du Berger is located in the heart of La Féclaz, just 100 metres from the ski slopes and the tourist information centre. It offers free outdoor parking and...
Located 8 km from Aillon-le-JeuneRoom from 15 €
Les Balcons d'Aix    
7.6
Les Déserts
Les Balcons d'Aix is in the heart of the Alps and has quick access to the slopes and lifts. It offers an indoor swimming pool, a sauna, and a fitness centre. All apartments are equipped...
Located 8.2 km from Aillon-le-JeuneRoom from 30 €

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