Chavanod: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

The Sentier des Gorges du Fier crosses a large part of Chavanod, is 6.7 km long and takes approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes. It connects Chavanod and Lovagny and provides access to the Gorges du Fier and Château de Montrottier. The trail begins at the Salle de l’Étang car park, runs along an open slope and offers views from Mont Veyrier to La Tournette, as well as parts of the Aravis range all the way to the summit of Mont Blanc. Along the Sentier des Gorges du Fier, visitors will find elements of rural Savoyard architecture, including farms, former fortified houses such as the Montagny town hall and a bread oven.

Anyone planning a stay in Chavanod may wish to rent a holiday apartment.

Trails and Landscapes

The Paysages des Lanches circular trail is 9 km long in total and passes through Chavanod. There are also walking trails through forests and fields and along the Fier River, including a route from Chavanod to the Gorges du Fier in Lovagny. The Boucle du Fier cycling route passes through Chavanod via the D16, known as the Route des Creuses.

Leisure

In Corbier, around the municipal stadium, there is a leisure area for sports and recreation that is accessible to children, teenagers and adults. It includes a skate park, a multisport court, a children’s playground and a fitness area.

Culture

Chavire is a free, family-friendly cultural and musical event held every year at the end of August, combining rock and electronic music in a free, family-friendly event format.

The L’Esty Auditorium is intended for hosting cultural events. It has 156 seats, sound and lighting control facilities, and a 6 × 8 metre screen. Visitors arriving at the L’Esty Auditorium by car can use the free car park near the Salle polyvalente. The church of Chavanod was built in 1882.

History

Chavaroche Castle is now partly in ruins and was besieged in 1344. Archaeological excavations at Crêt d’Esty uncovered rock pits and circular structures that probably date from the 1st or 2nd century BC. A stone dedicated to Jupiter and Roman graves at Crêt d’Esty attest to the Gallo-Roman presence in Chavanod. Maclamod consists of medieval fortified houses that have now been converted into homes.

Other places: Arthaz-Pont-Notre-Dame, Neuvecelle, Thyez, Vallorcine, Lugrin, Marcellaz-Albanais, Brens, Marin

To the higher-level travel overview: Haute-Savoie.