Visit of the Battante Morzinoise

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
Ever heard of the "battante"? It's the name the old Morzinois gave to their sawmills, driven by the energy of the torrents. "La Battante Morzinoise" invites you to discover the world of sawmills, a veritable insider's world! Contemplate the paddle wheel, admire the gleaming machinery and discover the song of the saw, which for centuries has accompanied the scenes of Morzine life... In a world of planks, sawdust, cast iron and steel, a member of the association will reveal all the secrets of this typically mountain equipment.

Join one of our 3 guided tours this summer:
Free admission with voluntary participation at the end of the tour, at the discretion of visitors

- Registration required: Wednesdays at 3pm with video projection: registration required on the Tourist Office website, under the "visits and discoveries" menu item accessible from the battante website: www.labattante.fr
Projection of an 18-minute video on the theme:
"MORZINE 1840 - 1990 / 150 ans d'histoire des scieries en lien avec le développement du tourisme" in the room of the former Pleney power plant at the entrance to Parc des Dérêches.
Meeting sawyers in action
Tour de la Battante trail with views of the outdoor waterwheel and indoor machinery
Take the self-guided walk between Place de l'Eglise and La Battante to discover how the water that powers the sawmill works without the need for electricity.
-Open all day on Fridays from 10am to 12pm and from 2pm to 4pm, with the sawmill in operation.
- Groups by prior arrangement / contact labattante@orange.fr