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La cote-d'arbroz, Haute-Savoie, Rhône-Alpes

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Nestled in the heart of the majestic mountains of Haute-Savoie, La Côte-d'Arbroz is a hidden gem in the Rhône-Alpes region. Picture an authentic alpine village where wild nature harmoniously coexists with age-old traditions. Just a few kilometers from the famous Morzine ski resort, La Côte-d'Arbroz offers tranquility and a relaxed atmosphere rarely found in more popular destinations. In winter, th...See more

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Tour of the "Battante" with a video presentation on Wednesday
2.9 km

Tour of the "Battante" with a video presentation on Wednesday

Discover the work of sawing wood in an authentic sawmill, restored by members of the association “La Battante Morzinoise”! In the good smell of sawdust, the paddle wheel, the cogs and the swinging saw. An ancestral heritage Have you heard of “la battante”? That’s the name the old-timers of Morzine used to give their sawmills, powered by the energy of the mountain streams. “La Battante Morzinoise” invites you to discover the world of the sawmill—a true world of insiders! Gaze at the waterwheel, admire the gleaming machinery, and listen to the song of the saw—a sound that accompanied scenes of life in Morzine for centuries... In a world of planks, sawdust, cast iron, and steel, a member of the association will reveal all the secrets of this quintessentially mountain-region machinery. Join our guided summer tours, available in three formats: Free admission with a voluntary donation at the end of the tour, at the visitors’ discretion - By registration: Wednesdays at 3:00 p.m. with a video screening: online registration required Screening of an 18-minute video on the theme: “MORZINE 1840–1990 / 150 Years of Sawmill History Linked to the Development of Tourism” in the hall of the former Pléney power plant at the entrance to Dérêches Park Watch the sawyers at work The Battante Loop Trail, offering views of the outdoor waterwheel and the interior machinery Option to explore the trail on your own on foot, located between Place de l’Eglise and La Battante, to discover how water power drives the sawmill without the use of electricity. - Free admission on Fridays all day from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., with the sawmill in operation - Organized group tours available upon prior request / contact labattante@orange.fr

502 Route du Palais des Sports 74110 Morzine
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Montriond Lake
4.7 km

Montriond Lake

This stunning lake - known also as the emerald green lake - sits quietly at the foot of immense cliffs and is a favourite with children and adults thanks to the idyllic vision it offers and the feeling of calm it evokes. Lake Montriond was created after a part of the Nantaux mountain fell away to the north-west. Although it is unclear when this landslide happened - estimates vary from 300 to 4500 years ago!) the landslide created a natural dam in the existing river which became the lake we see today. The water level was nonetheless prone to serious fluctations and a huge project to rectify this was completed in 1990 thanks to Montriond town hall. Since then the tourist industry has flourished... Montriond Lake is a huge outdoor playground with something for everyone...it includes a swimming area that's suitable for even very young swimmers, while other visitors can try pony riding, canoeing, paddle or mini-golf. Older children and adults also enjoy walking around the lake to take in the intoxicating beauty of it all... The Lake is also a jewel of a find for anglers, with its healthy stock of fario trout and rainbow trout, char and tiddlers! A fishing licence is required so enthusiasts must wait until the snow has melted before they can start to uncover the riches that lie beneath the surface... In figures, Montriond Lake is 33 hectares in size, or 25000 to 35000m2 depnding on the water level. Lake Montriond is a Chablais UNESCO Global Geopark Key Site. As you walk around Montriond lake you will discover the glacial history of the valley, the Sarde land registry and also the tale of the extravagant Baron de l'Espée...

Route du lac 74110 Montriond
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Caution!
We have no information on the difficulty of this circuit. You may encounter some surprises along the way. Before you go, please feel free to inquire more and take all necessary precautions. Have a good trip! 🌳🥾