Holiday apartment in Praz-sur-Arly: mountains, lake and special experiences

A holiday apartment in Praz-sur-Arly opens up a holiday between mountain landscapes, water-based experiences, outdoor activities and unusual cultural moments. The village combines sporting activities with details that spark curiosity: on the mountain, the Crêt du Midi chairlift takes you up to an altitude of more than 1,700 metres in 10 minutes. In the valley, there is a swimming lake, creative leisure experiences and opportunities for active days together. When choosing your accommodation, you can therefore focus on whichever aspect best suits your holiday plans.

Mountain views and winter sports history

The Crêt du Midi chairlift makes the change in altitude itself a striking experience. It reaches an altitude of more than 1,700 metres in just 10 minutes. The development of winter sports in Praz-sur-Arly is also linked to a specific historical detail: the first mechanical ascent aid was created during the 1938–39 season as the Monte-pente de Combe Noire. This direct connection with the early development of access to the mountains gives the village a particular historical depth alongside its present-day activities.

Water, games and relaxing activities

The swimming lake in Praz-sur-Arly is divided into two separate areas. On the one hand, there is a swimming area supervised by lifeguards and open to everyone free of charge. On the other, there is a dedicated area for water sports activities. Praz Lac Aventures also has a large water park on the lake. There, you can rent paddleboards and ride across the calm water. This allows you to combine more active and more relaxing water-based experiences.

Active holiday days with different focuses

Mountain biking enthusiasts will find 10 signposted mountain bike routes in Praz-sur-Arly. Those looking for a playful way to stay active can discover the Sentier des Contrebandiers, a route that uses a comic book as a guide for a treasure hunt in the mountains. The Parc Aventures complements this offering with four courses, each comprising 12 to 15 stations. The different formats make it easier to plan varied days without every activity having to be the same kind of experience.

Art and special local moments

The Mini-Golf artistique des Belles offers an unusual combination of leisure and art. The facility has 18 themed holes and includes around 20 works of Art brut. The Montgolfiades Internationales also add a distinctive touch: at their 34th edition, they were a ballooning festival held in Praz-sur-Arly over a weekend. Alongside sport and nature, these activities provide additional themes to consider when choosing your holiday apartment or holiday home.

Market and summer orientation

The weekly market on the church square offers, among other things, cured meats, cheese and honey. For getting around in summer, a free shuttle connects the free car park at the mountain lifts with the swimming lake, the Les Belles leisure facility, the hamlet of La Tonnaz and the village centre. When selecting accommodation, these documented destinations and connections can help you organise your personal holiday priorities.

Compare other destinations

If you would like to compare other destinations in addition to Praz-sur-Arly, you can find further location pages here: Ayse, Argentiere, La Vernaz, Lovagny, Manigod, Seyssel, Magland, Thonon-Les-Bains.

To the overview of the wider region: Haute-Savoie.