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Saint-Jean-de-Sixt

Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Haute-Savoie

Saint-Jean-de-Sixt - Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Haute-Savoie
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In Haute-Savoie, in the heart of the Massif des Aravis, the village Saint-Jean-de-Sixt proves to be a true corner of paradise. Enjoying a privileged location between Lake Annecy, Mont Blanc and Switzerland Saint-Jean-de-Sixt invites you to enjoy the best of the mountain.

Go on a hike or snowshoe, ski engage, seize the opportunity of a first flight in paragliding or dog sled in landscapes. Discover the unspoiled nature by taking the time to contemplate the wonderful backdrop: the Aravis Chain.

Village family par excellence, located at 960 m altitude, Saint-Jean-de-Sixt has preserved its soul mountain village with its rich architecture typical of cottages and old farmhouses and heritage filled with historical and cultural treasures. Going to meet these traditions and the art of living is to find all values that make Saint-Jean-de-Sixt an authentic village.

Geographical information

MunicipalitySaint-Jean-de-Sixt
Postcode74450
Latitude45.9231610 (N 45° 55’ 23”)
Longitude6.4098260 (E 6° 24’ 35”)
AltitudeFrom 828m to 1860m
Surface area12.21 km²
Population1502 inhabitants
Density123 inhabitants/km²
PrefectureAnnecy (29 km, 36 min)
Insee code74239
IntercommunalityCC des Vallées de Thônes
DepartmentHaute-Savoie
TerritoryAlps
RegionAuvergne-Rhône-Alps

Nearest cities & towns

Le Grand-Bornand2.7 km (3 min)
La Clusaz3 km (5 min)
Les Villards-sur-Thônes5.2 km (8 min)
Thônes8.8 km (10 min)
Glières-Val-de-Borne10.7 km (13 min)
Les Clefs11.8 km (16 min)
La Balme-de-Thuy13 km (16 min)
Manigod14.6 km (19 min)
Alex16.2 km (17 min)
La Giettaz16.2 km (24 min)
Serraval18.2 km (22 min)
Saint-Pierre-en-Faucigny18.8 km (23 min)
Bluffy20 km (21 min)
Dingy-Saint-Clair20 km (21 min)

Things to see and do

Places of interest

Information points
Leisure centres

Events and festivities

Carnival: in February. In the heart of winter, the carnival warms the village with its palette of colors and disguises.

Caricature Festival of Drawing of Humor and Press: in March.

Photos

The commune
The commune
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St. John the Baptist Church
St. John the Baptist Church
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The interior of the Saint-Jean-Baptiste church
The interior of the Saint-Jean-Baptiste church
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The commune
The commune
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The commune
The commune
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The commune
The commune
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The commune
The commune
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The town hall
The town hall
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The commune
The commune
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St. John the Baptist Church
St. John the Baptist Church
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The interior of the Saint-Jean-Baptiste church
The interior of the Saint-Jean-Baptiste church
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Weather

Saturday 20 april
Min. -3°C - Max. 8°C
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Sunday 21 april
Min. -7°C - Max. 0°C
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Monday 22 april
Min. -9°C - Max. 0°C
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Visits, leisure and activities nearby

Leisure activities

Last nameActivity typeRateCity
Dog sled outing
Nature and the great outdoors35 € Mont-Saxonnex (14.9 km)
Thrilling canyoning descent to Lake Annecy - Beginner/intermediate level
Sports sensations55 € Talloires-Montmin (18 km)
Helicopter flight over Annecy and Beaufortain
Sports sensations600 € Les Saisies (21 km)
Introduction to paragliding in Beaufortain
Sports sensations100 € Hauteluce (21 km)
Maiden paraglider flight in Annecy
Sports sensations85 € to 190 € Doussard (21 km)

Outings

Last nameOuting typeDifficultyDurationDeparture municipality
100% organic ride
HikeEasy40 minCombloux (18.5 km)
Discovering the alpine pastures of Prapacot
HikeEasy2:45Combloux (19.7 km)
Snowshoes itinerary : l'Alpage de Prapacot
Snowshoe hikeEasy1:50Combloux (19.8 km)
Snowshoe tour: Planset Alp
Snowshoe hikeEasy1:30Combloux (19.8 km)
Taillefer Duingt loop
HikeIntermediate3:30Lathuile (22 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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