Heritage

La cascade des Fours

Very beautiful mountain waterfall, taking its source in the famous Gouille des Fours Lake, at the foot of the Pierre Fendue (Split rock), in the Aravi...

La Cascade d'Arpenaz

At a height of 270m, this magnificent waterfall, dominating the hamlet of Luzier, is the 3rd highest waterfall in France and is of geological interest...

Chapelle des Caches

The Caches chapel and school was built in 1831 by Abbé Jacquier, since at that time the village had no school or chapel. One single building would hou...

Les Lacs des Ilettes

Very beautiful "spot" in Sallanches for a moment of tranquility and contemplation close to nature, 2 km from the city center. At the edge of the lake...

La Tour de Disonche

The castle known as "Tour de Disonche" is an old defensive tower built in the 13th century. The castle was also called Château Pissard or Château d'Is...

La Sallanche

The eponymous river that crosses the town from west to east. Its source is at 2,000m altitude in the Combe des Fours and it descends to Lévaud to join...

Place St Jacques

This is the oldest square in the town. In an unusual triangular shape, it was redeveloped in 1866 on the approximate location of the medieval market s...

L'alpage de Mayères

Beautiful pasture in the heart of the Aravis range with breathtaking views over the Mont-Blanc and Fiz ranges.

Grotte mariale de Méribel

A small grotto in the hamlet of Méribel in Sallanches, dedicated to the Virgin Mary, in homage to Our Lady of Lourdes. Likely built after one of the t...

Le Cadran solaire de St Martin

Are you on sundial time? Located on the south façade of Saint-Martin-sur-Arve church, this sundial intrigues with its simplicity and history. Already...

Chapelle de La Provence

This chapel, located in the heart of the village, was built between 1764 and 1766. It was financed by a villager who wanted to dedicate the chapel to...

La Cascade de Reninge

Charming small waterfall on the hillside of St Martin, very visible in the spring. Taking its source in the Fiz mountain range, it continues its cours...