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discover the charms of Verchaix, Haute-Savoie, Rhône-Alpes

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Nestled in the heart of the Alps, Verchaix, Haute-Savoie, Rhône-Alpes is a true haven for nature enthusiasts and those seeking tranquility. Close to Samoëns and Morillon, this quaint village provides privileged access to a myriad of activities throughout the year.

In winter, take advantage of the snow-covered slopes of the Grand Massif ski area. Skiing enthusiasts will surely appreciate the diver...
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Walking around Verchaix

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Mountain bike itinerary: Morillon > le Fer-à-Cheval
1 km

Mountain bike itinerary: Morillon > le Fer-à-Cheval

If there's one itinerary you really shouldn't miss, it's this one. The Cirque du Fer à Cheval is a splendid amphitheatre of rock cliffs, some over 1,900 metres high, with numerous waterfalls. From the Lac Bleu in Morillon, follow the banks of the Giffre river and cross the "Etelley" wood to reach the narrow footbridge of "La R'Biolle" (km 2.35), on your left, in the direction of the Lacs aux Dames in Samoëns. You pass alongside the Lacs aux Dames and the Giffre, then cross the Clévieux to reach the Vallon plain. A very good path crosses the plain and you soon reach the "Perret" bridge (km 6.92). Cross the bridge and turn left onto a pleasant path that leads through the village of Les Faix, past the chapel of Notre Dame des Grâces and on to the footbridge of Bas des Tines (km 8.30). After crossing the footbridge, you return to the road on a steep path, passing by the footbridge of Les Tines before going back down to the old railway bridge that once linked Annemasse to Sixt (km 9.03). Cross the bridge and you'll find yourself in a quarry. Once past the quarry, you continue along the Giffre and are not far from the village. The path gradually becomes a tarmac road and you pass through the village alongside the Giffre. You soon come to the "Curtets" footbridge. Take this footbridge and then follow the road for 400 metres before crossing the Giffre once again by the "Saugy" footbridge. Further on, the path becomes narrower and you cross a section with some technical difficulties. Be careful not to leave the path or ride through the meadows. You then arrive above the village of "Brairet" (km 12.14), and the path, on the edge of the forest, quickly reaches the "nant du Dard" (a mountain stream, the waters of which are channelled by large embankments built of boulders). You then cross a vast clearing facing the villages of Molliet and Nambride before reaching the Pelly campsite on a path running alongside the Giffre and through a forest. You walk alongside the campsite before crossing the "nant des Pères" and then the "nant des Joathons" by the bridge at the entrance to the Cirque du Fer-à-Cheval cirque.

17 km
Medium
Lac Bleu Morillon village 74440 Morillon
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Les Cycl'O gourmandes : Half chapels half lakes (departure: Morillon)
1.3 km

Les Cycl'O gourmandes : Half chapels half lakes (departure: Morillon)

A 12 km loop through the villages of Morillon, La Rivière-Enverse, Taninges and Verchaix, with a stop at the Boisier farm to discover local specialities. The tasting break will take place on the banks of "Lac des Vernays" (1) Departure from "Précision Ski". Cross the crosswalk to Visigny and continue on route de Visigny. After the "Pont de la Perrière" bridge, turn left onto the "route des champs", cross the village of "Vers le Pont" and follow the blue e-bike signs for the "Les Grands Bois" circuit. to the center of the village of La Rivière-Enverse (2). Discover the village center of La Rivière-Enverse, a typical Savoyard village with its Baroque-style church, school and traditional housing. Take the "route de la Brochère" to Ferme Boisier (3), where you can buy a selection of products for tasting. On leaving the farm, take the D4 road on your right as far as the "Fargot" sign, where you'll take the path on your right towards "Lac des Vernays". Be careful, the RD4 road is a busy one. Take the small climb to cross the Giffre by a footbridge. You can stop at Lac des Vernays (4) for a well-deserved tasting break. Continue along the Giffre to Verchaix. You will arrive near the artisanal zone. Turn right, following the "Les Grands Bois" signposts for pedestrians and mountain bikers. Cross the Giffre bridge to change banks and follow the Giffre towards La Rivière-Enverse. At the signpost "Pont Perrière" / "La Grasse" cross the RD4, take the route des champs, then the Pont de la Perrière, the route de Visigny and return to "Précision ski" (1).

2 h
13 km
Medium
106 Route de Cluses 74440 Morillon
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Les Cycl'O Gourmandes : From the village to the resort (departure: Morillon)
1.4 km

Les Cycl'O Gourmandes : From the village to the resort (departure: Morillon)

A 14 km loop to discover the village of Morillon and its resort at 1100 m altitude, Les Esserts. A stop can be made on the terrace of "Aux délices des Esserts" in the heart of the resort, before heading back down to the village. (1) Start from "Denarié Sport 2000" in Morillon village. Turn left out of the store, then left again onto route de Visigny. After the "Pont de la Perrière" bridge, turn left onto the "route des champs" and cross the locality known as "Vers le Pont". Admire the gates of Atelier Saint-Martin, a renowned metal-work shop. Climb up to the hamlet of Les Miaux and its 16th-century chapel (2), then on to the hamlet of Les Champs, continuing straight ahead on the Chemin de la Biolle, through the hamlets of Les Rasses and Chozal Raymond. Be careful, the road is narrow. After a final climb through the forest, turn right onto the RD54 or route des Esserts (at the "Chatelard sud" sign), which you will take up to Les Esserts, a resort on a human scale, where it's good to stay for its family atmosphere and its many activities and shops. Take a right after the first residences, then the first left to reach the first stores under the arcades. "Aux délices des Esserts" (3) is just past the Intersport store. Take advantage of the terrace to sample some of their home-made products. Then return to the road you came from and this time take the road on the right to pass under the gondola lift leading from the resort to the village and past the Odalys residence. Take the route du Mas devant or route d'été down to the hamlet of Le Verney and its chapel. Caution, narrow and winding road.Take the route du Verney on your left and then the route de Samoëns or RD4 on your left. Opposite the cable car, stop for a moment at the Savoyard restaurant, Le Yéti. Pass the tourist office and, at the Hôtel le Morillon, take the route du lac bleu on your right. At the roundabout, take the route des Grands champs on your left and at the next intersection, turn left onto the route de Cluses to reach the "Denarié Sport 2000" store (1).

2 h
14 km
Easy
75 Route de Cluses 74440 Morillon
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Sport 2000 Morillon 1100
3.4 km

Sport 2000 Morillon 1100

Rental and ski equipment sales and snowboarding. Clothing sales of skis and accessories. Maintenance and caretaking . Sport 2000 in Morillon 1100, at the foot of the Grand Massif ski slopes, at the heart of the resort, offer equipment hire (all durations) for skiing, snowboarding and other mountain sports (ski-touring, snowshoeing, sledging, etc.). We are here to listen and are committed to providing a top-quality service and welcome, to providing you with the right advice, offering the most recent equipment that is adapted, well-prepared and adjusted to guarantee your safety... all at the right price... To make sure you have great fun in the mountains, quite simply! We have a technical area where you can try on skis and boots before buying. Helmets, goggles, sunglasses, accessories, protective gear, clothing: we have selected all the best-known brands for you, offering the best value for money. In our clothing range: treat yourself with our wide range of jackets, trousers, après-ski gear, etc. Our staff are passionate skiers themselves and they will take good care of your equipment and prepare everything for you with great care and attention. Morillon, the Grand Massif, skiing... this is our passion... come and share it with us! In the summer, come and discover some new activities: An exciting outing for the whole family on Fatscoots: downhill scooters with disc brakes are available to hire, equipped with telescopic fork and wide low pressure tyres, to be able to have great fun in complete safety, on adapted trails that can be accessed using the ski lifts.

17 impasse du Forum Le Praz des Esserts Morillon 1100 74440 Morillon
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What to visit in Verchaix

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Where to eat in Verchaix

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Where to sleep in Verchaix

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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! 🌳🥾