Verchaix

Verchaix

Travel guide and tourist information

Travel guide and tourist information

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION
Town	Verchaix
Insee code	74294
Postcode	74440
Latitude	46.0963030
Longitude	6.6756399
Altitude	From 654 to 2092 meters
Surface	15.89 km²
Population	685 inhabitants
Density	43 inhabitants/km²		CLOSEST TOWNS
National labels			Morillon at 1.4 km
Chief town	Annecy (at 77 km, 63 min)		La Rivière-Enverse at 3 km
Department	Haute-Savoie		Samoëns at 4.3 km
Region	Rhône-Alpes		Search another town

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Small town overlooking a portion of the valley Giffre on a sunny slope, located between Taninges and Samoens. This is an authentic Savoyard village, hamlets typical compound of cottages and farmhouses you discover the charm of yesteryear. The welcome is warm.

The town was founded in Samoëns May 13, 1865. Near Giffre, was the hamlet of hoods (= village in Savoy), with a sense of hood, hence the name Lhotte for people: those who made baskets or who used to work.

• The church of Saint-Guérin in the center of the village chief place in front of the town hall: stained glass, pink marble altar and statues are old to see.
• Castle Graveruel: it remains in ruins.
• The Chapel of Jacquicourt is a beautiful chapel on the edge of the plateau Loex (pronounced law) to 1610 m.
• The tray Loex is a protected site with an area of ​​400 ha, the remarkable landscaped setting, which aims to preserve plant and animal species protected identified in this massif is the case of the sundew (the most famous carnivorous plants) and capercaillie (a bird of Arctic origin of the species of gallinaceous).
• Pass and Lake Joux Plane: between meadows with grazing herds in abundance, the Tour de France and the Mont Blanc Rally borrow the 12-km, mills, leading to neck before plunging into Morzine. The lake, the view embraces the Grand Massif and Mont Blanc.
• The Giffre is based streams which, along with the offers you the opportunity to make tonics walks and mountain biking. Dishes marked trails in the forest, ideal for families with small children.
• The path Lornaz: This route allows a pleasant and instructive. Leaving Verchaix, it descends to the tumultuous torrent of Valentine before returning to the church. On the course, 15 thematic panels offer you focus attention on a variety of subjects: flora, fauna, heritage, architecture ... The house red (Red Family) has a beautiful front door and a curtain cobblestone. Two tables orientation will also allow you to put a name on the summits of the region.

• Market every Friday morning.
• Large attic which takes place every year on 15 August.
• A walking uphill is held in August.
• A scholarship to the ski place in early October.
• A Christmas market in December.
• The children's carnival is held in February.
• As several events throughout the summer.

Sports and Recreation:

• Cross-country skiing: ski slopes background for all levels are offered in the valley and on the site of the Col de Joux Plane (closed if there is snow in the valley). Hiking sled dogs Valley High Giffre offers you to discover its nature and scenery.
• Downhill skiing: you can practice skiing on all stations in the Grand Massif and Portes du Soleil, located near Verchaix.
• Snowshoes: family walks are offered every day you discover new landscapes (Loex tray ...).
• VTT: marked trails allow you to easily reach the alpine paths, you can also go hiking on the Giffre.
• Swimming: lake was built in the town of Morillon where you can enjoy swimming and sunbathing. Swimming is monitored.
• Mini-golf, a mini-golf course of 18 holes located along the Giffre.
• Petanque: petanque is located near the mini-golf.
• Tennis: Two tennis courts and two walls are at your disposal. The ticket office is located in the tourist office.
• Fishing: Private Fishing Lake de Joux Plane, day pass for sale on site. You can fish for trout in the Giffre.
• Walking: you can take a nice walk on the path of discovery Lornaz or reach the plateau of the mountain Loex, Joux Plane and other walks on trails.
• Water sports: you try rafting, canoeing, rafting, hydro speed, kayak ... the Giffre.
• Paragliding: Schools are open throughout the year offering a comprehensive range to suit all practitioners.

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Capital of Verchaix		Landscape on Verchaix
The Chapel Jacquicourt summer		Stained Glass Chapel Jacquicourt
Loex tray from the chapel Jacquicourt		The Chapel Jacquicourt winter
The Church of Saint-Guérin		Snowmobiling Joux Plane
Walking dog sledding		Snowshoeing on the heights of Verchaix
Ambiance rise Hiking		MTB Lac de Joux Plane
Red House		Paragliding
Rafting on the Giffre		View of Mont Blanc from Joux Plane

Monday 20 May Day Night Min. -3°C - Max. 7°C

Tuesday 21 May Day Night Min. -4°C - Max. 8°C

Wednesday 22 May Day Night Min. -1°C - Max. 8°C

Edelweiss   8 Samoëns Located in the heart of the Grand Massif, the restaurant welcomes you in its Edelweiss Savoyard chalet to enjoy fine cuisine or traditional specialties such as fondue and raclette.... Located 3.4 km from Verchaix 40 € per person

Les Servages d'Armelle   7.5 Arâches-la-Frasse Between Chamonix and the slopes of Les Carroz, at the foot of Mont Blanc, the restaurant welcomes you in a Les Servages d'Armelle large chalet where modernity and tradition meet to... Located 8.6 km from Verchaix 46 € per person

La Croix de Savoie   9.9   SPECIAL OFFER Arâches-la-Frasse First bioclimatic restaurant Rhône-Alpes in France and third completely redone, Coix The Savoy welcomes you to one hour's drive from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, Annecy and Lake Geneva (Geneva,... Located 9.2 km from Verchaix 49 € per person

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Au Balcon de Verchaix     9.3 Verchaix Located on a sunny valley near Samoens and the Grand Massif ski area, Armelle Philip and open the doors of their cottages. At your disposal 5 rooms for 2 to 3 persons with private bathroom,... Located in Verchaix 65 € the double room

Hamacopic     9.7 Châtillon-sur-Cluses In a former farmhouse on a large flat with private entrance and parking, four bedrooms with bathroom and toilet, balcony and terrace loan hammocks, open year-round opportunity to host... Located 8.3 km from Verchaix From 56 € to 66 € the double room

Entre Deux Eaux   Montriond Entre Deux Eaux is a holiday chalet of high comfort with an excellent location, in a traditional village near the Morzine - probably the best ski area in Europe: the Portes du Soleil.... Located 11.6 km from Verchaix From 65 € to 125 € the double room

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Studio dans chalet individuel   10 Morillon Studio for 3 people. Calm and comfort in the heart of the Grand Massif. Stays all year round. Located 1.9 km from Verchaix From 200 € to 350 € per week

Chalet refuge du Rati Morzine Chalet-refuge located 8 km from Morzine, 500 m above the parking cervical Encrenaz open all year, altitude 1500 m, above the baseline (on skis) from the chairlift Northern Darling,... Located 6 km from Verchaix From 1050 € to 1400 € per week

Le manoir situé à coté des pistes et E. Les Gets In a large chalet located next to the SFS and tracks. Skis. Located 7 km from Verchaix

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Camping les cimes   Chamonix-Mont-Blanc Camping at the foot of glaciers. Great view. Comfortable cottage rentals. Located 25 km from Verchaix 15.40 € per day

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 25 km from Verchaix

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Chalet Hotel la Terrasse de Verchaix      8.7 Verchaix Located at the gateway to the Grand Massif ski area, this hotel features a south-facing terrace, ski and bicycle storage and a restaurant. Only 50 metres away there is a ski bus that... Located in Verchaix Room from 75 €

Résidence Nemea Les Chalets du Bois de Champelle     7.8 Morillon This residence provides furnished chalets with balcony in the heart of the Giffre Valley, just 1500 metres from the slopes. It has a sauna, an indoor pool and a gym. Set in the Grand... Located 1.3 km from Verchaix Room from 119 €

Le Morillon Hôtels-Chalets de Tradition      8.6 Morillon Located in the heart of Morillon village, this 3-star property is 100 m from the cable cars. It features a hot tub, sauna and a heated swimming pool. Free Wi-Fi acces is provided. Each... Located 1.4 km from Verchaix Room from 75 €

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