Heritage

Le Cadran solaire de l'Eglise St Jacques

This decorative sundial dates from 1842. The markings enable the local solar time to be read between 9am and 4pm. To do this, you need to look for the...

Les Gorges de Lévaud

Magnificent gorges that emerge from the meeting of the Torrent de Coeur and the Torrent de Fours. In the summer you can bathe there to refresh yoursel...

Grotte mariale de Lévaud

The Grotte Mariale de Lévaud is a religious monument dedicated to the Virgin Mary in the form of a replica of the cave in Lourdes. It was built after...

Le Vieux Pont de Saint-Martin

First mentioned in 1225, this bridge probably existed even earlier. Until 1880 it was the only crossing point to access Sallanches. It has had Histori...

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 de Blancheville

Built in 1656, this chapel is dedicated to St Laurent. With a modest appearance, one single window and a small entrance door, it is the smallest chap...

Les Quatre Têtes

The very beautiful peaks of the Aravis range culminate at 2,364m altitude for the highest of the 4 Têtes. Very visible from the valley of Sallanches,...

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 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...

Tour de la Frasse

A building flanked by a tower with a round base and an octogonal roof, located just above the church. The castle dates from 1602. A 17th and 18th cen...

La Vallée de Sallanches est un Théâtre

This quote by Victor Hugo characterises Sallanches and its many viewing points. The imposing Mont-Blanc range that can be seen in its immensity from S...

Chapelle de Sainte-Anne

This chapel, first built in 1651 and rebuilt in 1724 is located in an exceptional setting with a stunning view over the nearby mountains. It has harmo...