Are you interested in exploring the various places of interest and secret views of our villages without expending too much energy? Have a go on one of our battery-assisted touring bikes, an eco-friendly mode of transport which is accessible to all.
When you walk around the village of Crest-Voland, it feels like you’re going back in time and stopping the clock in hamlets that are full of history, traditional architecture and the epic character of this little resort with its timeless appeal.
From the Tourist Office, go in the direction of Le Cernix and through the little village of Le Crest. At Le Cernix, go left on the little road that runs above and back towards the village. You’ll be able to enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Aravis mountain range. At the place known as Paravis, go left in order to return on the road leading back to the village centre.
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- Le Cray, ou Crest, indique une arrête rocheuse. C’est un des hameaux principal de Crest-Voland.
- Le nant du Moulin, appelé autrefois nant Becq puis Lebet, sépare les communes de Crest-Voland et de Cohennoz. Il était autrefois équipé de plusieurs bâtiments hydrauliques, dont deux moulins, ce qui a donné son nom au quartier.
- Le hameau du Cernix appartient à la commune de Cohennoz, distant de 5km. En raison de cet éloignement, les habitants du Cernix allaient à l’école, voir à l’église de Crest-Voland. - Le nom même de Cernix désigne à la fois une forêt défrichée en cercle et un groupe de fermes
- Le lieu-dit « les Mouilles » un « terrain humide, où suintent de petites sources intermittentes »
- La colonie des Bérets Verts, avec sur le devant le petit oratoire en pierre surmonté d’une croix. A partir d’une ancienne ferme, un patronage de la région parisienne aménage une colonie où séjournent la 1ère « colo » en 1929, puis en 1959 la 1ère classe de neige.
- Le lieu-dit « Paravis » dérive sans doute de « Paradis », dans le sens d’un lieu où la terre est de qualité et facile à cultiver.
- La paroisse a été fondée en 1585 sous le patronage de la Nativité de Notre-Dame et de saint Grat (protecteur des récoltes). Auparavant, Crest-Voland était un hameau de Saint-Nicolas-la-Chapelle et il fallait se rendre à l’église située sur le versant d’en face, de l’autre côté de l’Arly !
The church of Crest-Voland, which is dedicated to the Nativity of Our Lady, was built between 1863 and 1866 on the site of the old 16th century church.The neo-Gothic style church has a single nave with three spans, separated by granite pillars, and a large, low-built chancel. Note the beautiful stained glass windows installed in 1913, the bright colours of the paintings inside and the altars made from white Carrare marble. The bell tower houses a collection of ten bells which ring regularly everyday.
Restaurant/pizzeria open all year round, menu, takeaway pizzas.
Originally dedicated to St Claude, this chapel existed already in 1677. Rebuilt around 1850 and placed under the protection of Ste Marie. Look out for its polygonal bell tower, neo-classical altar and golden statue of the Virgin Mary. Recently restored.NB: this chapel is not open. You can only see it from the outside.
Piano bar pub, musical atmosphere, wifi, sports broadcasting. Snack bar on the spot or to take away. Open all year long.
Restaurant and bar. In a warm wooden atmosphere, savour our family and traditional cuisine (specialties, menu, set menus).
Come and visit Ainoz watermill, living testimony of Crest-Voland Cohennoz's history. Ghislaine and Patrick will reveal to you the secrets of this unique building that was once a watermill as well as a flourishing manufacturer of wooden handles.The Ainoz watermill, which bears the name of the family that has owned it since 1750, sits on a piece of land called Nant du Moulin, natural border between the two villages of Crest-Voland and Cohennoz. The miller was an important person in any village: it is he who received everyone’s grain harvest to mill it into flour, which was then used to make bread, a basic daily food. Originally the mill was equipped with an impeller which used the stream water to power three grind stones: one for barley, one for oats and one for wheat. In the 1930s, the miller’s business declined: the three Ainoz brothers decided to diversify their business and installed wood lathes. The impeller was replaced by a hydraulic turbine. Another turbine was installed to work the lathes. The little Ainoz factory made all sorts of wooden handles for hand-tools, saucepans, knobs etc. But also dolls’ legs for the famous shop, La Samaritaine, in Paris! The business flourished and production was intense (300 handles per hour). But the arrival of plastic soon brought an end to the business. The mill finally closed its doors in 1963, sealing all its treasures inside. The mill’s inheritors have done an amazing amount of restoration work to open the site to the public and by doing so, have given life back to this historical building.
A simple wayside shrine in 1663, the chapel dedicated to Saint Aubin and Saint François de Sales was blessed in 1668. The facade has a recess, font and the date of the blessing. The tavaillon-covered roof is topped with an open pyramid-shaped pinnacle.
Place du Cernix, authenticity and conviviality. The restaurant bar offers Savoy specialties, menus, buffet dinner and drinks, local produce. Terrace.
Pub Bar Too Schuss, on Place du Cernix, open all year long. Tapas, take-away pizzas, Canal +, sports broadcasting, themed nights and Wi-Fi access. Concerts.
Restaurant - Bar serving Savoyard specialities at the foot of Le Cernix slopes, ideal viewpoint over ski kindergarten in a welcoming setting.
Phone : 04 79 31 62 57
Email : sentiers@valdarly-montblanc.com
From 01/05 to 01/11.
Office de Tourisme du Val d'Arly - 23/01/2024
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