Passy

Passy

Travel guide and tourist information

Travel guide and tourist information

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION
Town	Passy
Insee code	74208
Postcode	74190
Latitude	45.9233920
Longitude	6.6849190
Altitude	From 542 to 2880 meters
Surface	80.03 km²
Population	11917 inhabitants
Density	148 inhabitants/km²		CLOSEST TOWNS
National labels			Domancy at 3 km
Chief town	Annecy (at 82 km, 53 min)		Saint-Gervais-les-Bains at 4.1 km
Department	Haute-Savoie		Saint-Nicolas-de-Véroce at 4.1 km
Region	Rhône-Alpes		Search another town

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Passy, Base Camp Nature Recreation in the Mont-Blanc. Vast territory, the municipality organized tourism activity according to its natural, around two major areas:

The resort winter / summer Plaine-Joux, Gateway Nature Reserve Passy, leaving many walks, including the Tour of Fiz (3 to 5 days walking), paragliding site renowned ski resort and Recreational Snow exceptional view of the chain of Mont Blanc and Fiz. The Tourism Office highlights this Tour through numerous communication activities including the Trail of the Tour of Fiz, every year at the end of July at the event: Day of Base Camp.

The leisure of the Islands around Lake Passy, facing Mont Blanc, is conducive to the sport and leisure opportunities: including the organization of the International Triathlon Mont Blanc, which has become one of the essential events of the Mont-Blanc. It attracts more and more numerous athletes and spectators (in 2010, 631 enrolled and 53% increase).

• Passy has classified sites:

• The Wilderness Green Lake (accessible by foot in winter, by car or on foot the rest of the year), the cascade of Chedde from the village of Chedde on the road from the hamlet of Joux.
• The site Platé to 2000 m: accessible by hiking (shelter in place), the largest desert karst in Europe, where flora and fauna abound mountain.

• Culturally:

• Past the Plateau d'Assy sanatorium during the first half of the twentieth century is the cause of building a church of Sacred Art Contemporain unique works by Matisse, Chagall, Leger, Lurçat, Bonnard Richier learn together, in a building designed by architect Novarina.
• A second art project "Mountain sculptures in 1973" was originally the route of Contemporary Sculpture, along which we can admire today including nine monumental sculptures Feraud, Semser, Calder ...

• Leisure Islands around Lake Passy: bases of water sports, children's activities (tree climbing, miniature boats, swimming, quad ...).
• Chalet Passy nature reserve and its activities: nature walks.
• Grandfather Nature Trail for children and families, slide shows, films, transparent beehive, stuffed animals, children's summer activities.
• Tour Fiz.
• Sports activities: hiking, climbing, paragliding, climbing, water sports, canyoning, adventure in the trees, riding, tennis, miniature electric boats, ATV, karting, paintball, swimming ...

• In January: National Day Snowshoe at Plaine-Joux.
• End of January: Feast of Fairies in Plaine-Joux.
• End of February: The day from Base Camp at White Plaine-Joux.
• Winter holiday: Thursdays from Base Camp.
• End of July: The day from Base Camp to the trail: the Quechua Tour Fiz.
• In August: Book Fair Mountain Passy.
• Late August: International Triathlon Mont Blanc in Lake Passy.
• In September: Association Forum at Plaza of Fiz and Sports Day at Lake Passy.
• In September: European Heritage Days.

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Lake Passy		Passy Plaine-Joux in winter
Pormenaz Lake		Cascade Chedde
Church of Our Lady of All Grace, architect Mr. Novarina		The Gate of the Sun A. Feraud
Paragliding in Plaine-Joux		Refuge de Varan (© C.Martelet)
Triathlon Mont Blanc to Passy		Logo Base Camp

Wednesday 22 May Day Night Min. -6°C - Max. 10°C

Thursday 23 May Day Night Min. -5°C - Max. 5°C

Friday 24 May Day Night Min. -6°C - Max. 3°C

Les Roches Fleuries : le '1786'   10 Cordon COTTAGE CHIC - Located in the village of Cordon, with its panoramic view of the Mont Blanc, '1786' and its gourmet restaurant team invite you to discover a 'chic' atmosphere, the charm... Located 6.1 km from Passy 35 € per person

Les Gorges de la Diosaz   8.8 Servoz Treat yourself to a breath of fresh air in the picturesque village of Servoz. The restaurant welcomes you Les Gorges de la Diosaz facing Mont Blanc in a former coaching inn dating back... Located 6.4 km from Passy 31 € per person

Hôtel Le Gai Soleil Megève Located in the heart of the Alps, the town of Megeve hotel restaurant is an institution Gay Sun. Since 1929, we welcome you in this grand mountain lodge. Interior wood gives a warm... Located 9.5 km from Passy 50 € per person

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Dans les hauts   Passy Nice B and B with two bedrooms plus one with private balconny and kitchen. Breakfast are served facing the Mont Blanc. The house is closed to the foot path. Enjoy wellness massage on... Located in Passy From 55 € to 75 € the double room

Chalet bagatelle     9.4 Combloux David and Noelia are happy to welcome you to their cottage Bagatelle in the hamlet of Prairy, located about 1 km from the village center. Drive easy and enjoyable. You can enjoy breakfast... Located 3.9 km from Passy 50 € the double room

La ferme du mont blanc     8.3 Combloux At the foot of Mont Blanc Solange and her family welcome you in a renovated farmhouse in the village of Combloux. Both rooms are available: The room 'Vallot' with a bed and a bench... Located 4.1 km from Passy 58 € the double room

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Chalet du perret   9.4 Domancy Old cottage for 6 persons (visible on the website) located in a quiet hamlet at 600 meters above sea level. 15 minutes walk from the resort of St Gervais les Bains le Fayet. About 20... Located 2.4 km from Passy From 538 € to 710 € per week

Combloux - 2 pièces 'domaine Les Granges Combloux In mountain chalet overlooking the Mont Blanc, 3 km from the gondola and the ski Megève, nice 2 rooms equipped for 4 people. Balcony with views of Mt Blanc, garage, TV, microwave...... Located 3.8 km from Passy 250 € per week

Gite les cristaux Saint-Gervais-les-Bains Lodging in free management 37 places has 3 mn of the center of St Gervais, Maison beginning of siecleentierement renovated. Located 3.9 km from Passy From 110 € to 120 € per week

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Aire de campig-car mont blanc    10 Les Houches Area or step staionnement facing the Mont Blanc countryside near the expressway a800 m from shops unique in the valley of Chamonix. Located 10.8 km from Passy

Camping les cimes   Chamonix-Mont-Blanc Camping at the foot of glaciers. Great view. Comfortable cottage rentals. Located 12 km from Passy 15.40 € per day

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Hotel le Tourisme      7.7 Passy Offering panoramic views of Mont Blanc, this 2-star hotel is a 20-minute drive from Chamonix, Les Houches and St Gervais-les-Bains ski resorts. It offers a large outdoor terrace and... Located in Passy Room from 42 €

Hôtel des 2 Gares      7.7 Saint-Gervais-les-Bains Located in Saint-Gervais-les-Bains, Hôtel des 2 Gares offers an indoor, heated swimming pool, a sauna and a hot tub. The ski slopes are just a 10-minute drive away and there is also... Located 2.3 km from Passy Room from 44 €

Auberge de l'Orangerie      9.1 Sallanches Auberge de l'Orangerie is located in the Mont Blanc area of the French Alps and features comfortable accommodation, balcony views of Mont Blanc and a gourmet restaurant. The lovely... Located 2.6 km from Passy Room from 65 €

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