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Gruffy

Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Haute-Savoie

Gruffy - Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Haute-Savoie
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Small town of Haute-Savoie, Gruffy takes place at the foot of the Semnoz mountain, in the heart of the Regional Natural Park of the Bauges massif. It is located about twenty kilometers from Annecy, not far from Chapeiry or Allèves.

Populated since the Neolithic, as evidenced by the remains found and now exposed to the Museum of Annecy, the territory of Gruffy takes place in Roman times on the path connecting Annecy to Aix-les-Bains. The city developed strongly in the ninth century with the construction of a castle for the Counts of Geneva, which then passes into the hands of the county of Savoy.

Very dynamic, the city of Gruffy today attracts a large number of visitors for its architectural heritage, but also for its cultural events organized throughout the year.

Geographical information

MunicipalityGruffy
Postcode74540
Tourism label
Latitude45.7882230 (N 45° 47’ 18”)
Longitude6.0545240 (E 6° 3’ 16”)
AltitudeFrom 400m to 1644m
Surface area14.44 km²
Population1571 inhabitants
Density108 inhabitants/km²
PrefectureAnnecy (18.7 km, 20 min)
Insee code74138
IntercommunalityCA du Grand Annecy
DepartmentHaute-Savoie
TerritoryAlps
RegionAuvergne-Rhône-Alps

Nearest cities & towns

Mûres3.5 km (5 min)
Viuz-la-Chiésaz4.2 km (6 min)
Alby-sur-Chéran4.9 km (8 min)
Allèves5.2 km (7 min)
Cusy5.4 km (9 min)
Quintal7.2 km (10 min)
Marigny-Saint-Marcel9.1 km (13 min)
Chainaz-les-Frasses9.1 km (15 min)
Saint-Offenge9.4 km (15 min)
Héry-sur-Alby9.5 km (14 min)
Montagny-les-Lanches9.8 km (14 min)
Chapeiry9.9 km (12 min)
Saint-Ours10 km (15 min)
Arith10.3 km (14 min)
Saint-Félix10.6 km (14 min)

Things to see and do

Placed under the patronage of Saint Pierre aux Liens, the communal church is a beautiful neogothic building rebuilt in the late nineteenth century. Not far, it is also possible to admire the remains of the old castle of the city, through some towers still standing.

The Natural History Museum is an opportunity to discover hundreds of naturalized, domestic and wild animals. These specimens represent the fauna of the different biotopes of Haute-Savoie. The latter is open from February to November.

Built at the end of the 19th century, the bridge of the Abîme takes place above a gorge ninety-five meters deep.

While strolling in the heart of the village, you will also be able to discover the 130 basins and fountains, a charming bandstand, the grotto of the scrub or a fruit tree visitable on request.

But Gruffy, it is also a natural heritage to discover the time of hiking marked and secure. The Regional Natural Park of the Bauges massif is home to a great diversity of flora and fauna. It is for example possible to visit the museum of nature to better understand this rich territory.

The town also houses a conservatory orchard with apple trees and pear trees sector.

Events and festivities

Several garage sales are organized in the year.

In April, spot strides Gruffy with its trail discovery of 14 km, hiking, running 10.5 km or races children.

Every third Sunday of October, the town offers its great Autumn Festival highlighting the gastronomic heritage, local crafts and natural heritage.

Photos

Bridge of the Abyss on the Cheran
Bridge of the Abyss on the Cheran
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View of the Abîme Bridge
View of the Abîme Bridge
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View of the Abîme Bridge
View of the Abîme Bridge
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View of the Abîme Bridge
View of the Abîme Bridge
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Weather

Thursday 25 april
Min. -1°C - Max. 8°C
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Friday 26 april
Min. 4°C - Max. 9°C
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Saturday 27 april
Min. 5°C - Max. 14°C
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Visits, leisure and activities nearby

Leisure activities

Last nameActivity typeRateCity
Canorafting on the Chéran river
Sports sensations72 € Alby-sur-Chéran (4.2 km)
Paragliding above Lake Annecy
Sports sensations90 € to 250 € Doussard (12.5 km)
Paragliding above Lake Annecy
Sports sensations85 € to 150 € Doussard (13 km)
Maiden paraglider flight in Annecy
Sports sensations85 € to 190 € Doussard (13.3 km)
Year-round canyoning with an expert guide
Sports sensations45 € to 90 € Annecy (13.6 km)

Outings

Last nameOuting typeDifficultyDurationDeparture municipality
Mountain Coal
HikeIntermediate6:00Lathuile (11.2 km)
Taillefer Duingt loop
HikeIntermediate3:30Lathuile (11.5 km)
Donkey rides
Horse rideEasy1:00Belley (30 km)
The Séran and the Cerveyrieu waterfall
HikeEasy2:30Artemare (30 km)
Circuit The Plans Round
HikeIntermediate3:20Haut Valromey (39 km)

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