Mouxy – Mountain Landscape, Rack Railway and Trails to Revard

Mouxy lies on the first slopes of the Massif des Bauges in the Pre-Alps and combines mountain scenery with an unusually vivid railway history. Part of the western Mont Revard lies within the municipality. Those looking for a holiday apartment or holiday home in Mouxy will find a place where nature experiences, historical traces and routes towards Revard can be combined.

Landscape and Trails around Revard

Various trails lead through the landscape around Mouxy. The “De Mouxy au Revard” circular route follows the Crémaillère trail to Revard and then descends again via the Pas du Rebollion and the Col du Pertuiset. This sequence makes the route an opportunity to get to know the surrounding area on one continuous tour. When planning, take the specified trail sections and the route as a whole into account.

Another specific point of reference is the route from Mouxy to Revard: over 7.5 kilometres, it follows the former route of the rack railway. The historic character of this route remains a distinct aspect of the tour. During walks in the countryside around Mouxy, you can also observe golden eagles above the Bauges peaks. This makes it possible for families with different interests to plan a stay combining activity, landscape observation and cultural discoveries, without limiting the days to just one type of activity.

Rack Railway and Visible History

The historic 9-kilometre rack railway to Revard included a stop in Mouxy. The former stop was faithfully rebuilt by an association. There is a car park near the restored station. A historic device for shoeing cattle has also been installed between the car park and the station. A locomotive stands in front of the station. Together, these preserved and reconstructed elements make the former importance of the railway line in the local landscape understandable, without requiring you to limit yourself to a purely hiking experience.

Memorial Sites and Local Culture

One of the distinctive markers of the local history is “Le poilu de Mouxy”. The obelisk bears a crucifix beside a soldier. The soldier looking towards Christ gives the memorial site a particular commemorative meaning: mourning and hope for divine mercy for the fallen soldiers are at the centre. Such places are suitable as a quieter, more contemplative complement to the trails through the landscape.

The “Balade autour de Mouxy” hike follows a trail dedicated to discovering the characteristic cultural heritage of Mouxy and Clarafond. This allows you to choose a different form of local discovery than the route to Revard. While the former railway line and mountain landscape define the route there, this hike focuses on the cultural heritage of the two places mentioned.

Which Travel Idea Is Right for Mouxy?

If you would like to combine nature and history on holiday, when looking for accommodation you can consider whether you would prefer to focus on hikes, local history or a mixture of both.

To compare other places in the same area, you can also look at Saint-Sorlin-Darves, Arbin, Les Marches, Valmorel, Entremont-Le-Vieux, Saint-Colomban-Des-Villards, Saint-Paul and Aillon-Le-Jeune.

For the broader travel overview: Savoie.