La Vernaz: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

A technical hike leads to the summit of Mont Billiat; the descent over exposed rock requires sure footing.

Those who choose La Vernaz as a holiday destination may wish to rent a holiday apartment here.

Nature

The Gorges du Pont du Diable were formed by a slow erosion process that began beneath a glacier thousands of years ago.

The visitor site of the Gorges du Pont du Diable is located in Le Jotty, 74200 La Vernaz, France.

The peaks around La Vernaz include Pointe de Cercle, Mont César, La Grande Pointe and Montagne des Mémises.

Hiking

The hike to Les Hermones begins in the village and leads to the summit of Les Hermones and the Chapelle des Hermones.

The hike to the Refuge de Mévonne begins at the car park of the Gorges du Pont du Diable and leads to the Refuge de Mévonne.

It follows a shady forest path along a stream and passes rock faces.

Culture

The village discovery trail leads to the hamlet of La Villaz, whose architecture is considered typical.

The educational activity “Voyage au centre de la Verne” includes a hike to a former quarry and a return route through the forest to a viewpoint overlooking the valley.

The educational activity “Voyage au centre de la Verne” focuses on pink marble and granite, as well as their role in the local architecture and landscape.

The Portes de la Garde, also known as Portes des Véros, are preserved pillars of fortifications that mountain dwellers built in the 16th century to repel invasions from the Swiss Confederacy.

The Cinémathèque suisse is an archive in the wider region around La Vernaz.

Regional Cuisine

The Gorges du Pont du Diable snack bar serves regional cold cuts and cheeses, as well as sandwiches and panini.

Other Places

Praz-Sur-Arly, Habère-Lullin, Armoy, Faucigny, Rumilly, La Côte-D'arbroz, Sales, Bogève.

Haute-Savoie: Haute-Savoie.