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Passy

Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Haute-Savoie

Passy - Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Haute-Savoie
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Made up of small hamlets nestled on a series of terraces backed by the Fiz mountain range, facing the Mont-Blanc massif, the town of Passy attracts for its authentic charm with its old renovated farms, its small colorful chapels and its numerous lively squares. Cradled between 500 and 2900 meters above sea level, Passy cultivates the soul of a family destination around its friendly ski area, its gourmet addresses, its unusual activities and its unmissable events.

Preciously preserved, this multifaceted city which lives to the rhythm of the seasons is like the nature that surrounds it: without artifice. Sometimes lined with snow-covered fir trees, sometimes enveloped in flowery mountain pastures, its emblematic landscapes where abundant flora and fauna live invite you to escape.

Ideal playground for great, unforgettable adventures with its lakes, cliffs stretching towards the sky and lush forests, Passy resonates in the hearts of all mountain lovers.

A cultural destination par excellence, Passy can also be discovered through its rich and varied heritage, witness to several centuries of history. Whether the escape is sporting, cultural or epicurean, welcome to Passy, a true haven of peace, where laughter resonates, connections are made and memories are engraved.

Geographical information

MunicipalityPassy
Postcode74190
Tourism labels
Latitude45.9233920 (N 45° 55’ 24”)
Longitude6.6849190 (E 6° 41’ 6”)
AltitudeFrom 542m to 2880m
Surface area80.03 km²
Population11790 inhabitants
Density147 inhabitants/km²
PrefectureAnnecy (82 km, 53 min)
Insee code74208
IntercommunalityCC Pays du Mont-Blanc
DepartmentHaute-Savoie
TerritoryAlps
RegionAuvergne-Rhône-Alps

Nearest cities & towns

Domancy5.1 km (9 min)
Sallanches5.6 km (10 min)
Saint-Gervais-les-Bains7.7 km (14 min)
Servoz7.8 km (13 min)
Cordon9.9 km (17 min)
Saint-Nicolas-de-Véroce10.4 km (18 min)
Combloux11.1 km (19 min)
Magland13.9 km (17 min)
Demi-Quartier14.5 km (24 min)
Les Houches15.7 km (17 min)
Megève16 km (24 min)
Les Contamines-Montjoie16.3 km (26 min)
Cluses20 km (19 min)
Praz-sur-Arly20 km (29 min)
Chamonix-Mont-Blanc23 km (25 min)

Things to see and do

Places of interest

Information points
Leisure centres
Monuments
Natural sites
Transport

Events and festivities

Triathlon International du Mont-Blanc
Trail du Tour des Fiz®

Photos

Passy Plaine-Joux in winter
Passy Plaine-Joux in winter
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The Town Hall
The Town Hall
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Lake Passy
Lake Passy
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Lake Pormenaz
Lake Pormenaz
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Fountain
Fountain
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Chedde Waterfall
Chedde Waterfall
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Church of Our Lady of All Grace, architect M. Novarina
Church of Our Lady of All Grace, architect M. Novarina
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The Gate of the Sun by A. Feraud
The Gate of the Sun by A. Feraud
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Paragliding in Plaine-Joux
Paragliding in Plaine-Joux
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Himalayan footbridge linking the village of Pateau d'Assy to the green lake and resort of Plaine Joux
Himalayan footbridge linking the village of Pateau d'Assy to the green lake and resort of Plaine Joux
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Mont Blanc Triathlon at Passy
Mont Blanc Triathlon at Passy
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Varan Refuge (© C.Martelet)
Varan Refuge (© C.Martelet)
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Plateau d'Assy
Plateau d'Assy
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Col d'Anterne
Col d'Anterne
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Lake Anterne
Lake Anterne
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Plaine Joux resort
Plaine Joux resort
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The resort and Mont Blanc
The resort and Mont Blanc
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Snowshoeing to Ayière
Snowshoeing to Ayière
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The municipality
The municipality
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The municipality
The municipality
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The municipality
The municipality
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The church
The church
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The church
The church
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War Memorial
War Memorial
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Weather

Friday 13 june
Min. 14°C - Max. 27°C
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Saturday 14 june
Min. 14°C - Max. 25°C
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Sunday 15 june
Min. 14°C - Max. 21°C
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Visits, leisure and activities nearby

Leisure activities

Last nameActivity typeRateCity
Canoraft and kayakrafting on the Arve from Passy, near Chamonix
Sports sensations40 € Passy
Rafting down the Arve from Passy, near Chamonix
Sports sensations30 € Passy
Hydrospeed initiation on the Arve from Passy, near Chamonix
Sports sensations60 € Passy
Bespoke wellness treatments in the Mont Blanc area
Well-being80 € Passy
Snowshoeing Excursion in Combloux, facing the Mont Blanc
Nature and the great outdoors75 € Combloux (6.2 km)

Outings

Last nameOuting typeDifficultyDurationDeparture municipality
Discovering the alpine pastures of Prapacot
HikeEasy2:40Combloux (4.6 km)
North Balcony
HikeIntermediate2:30Chamonix-Mont-Blanc (14.3 km)
The Bourgeoise
HikeIntermediate2:30Samoëns (18.1 km)
Tour de Haute Pointe
HikeIntermediate4:50Mieussy (28 km)
Hiking: The Mount Brion Tour
HikeAthletic4:55Abondance (36 km)

Restaurants

Bed & breakfasts

Vacation rentals

Campsites

Hotels

Your holidays
A hotel
A vacation rental
A bed & breakfast
A campsite
A leisure activity
A restaurant
A rental car
A plane ticket
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