Natural heritage

L'Arve

The Arve River springs from the Col de Balme in the Mont-Blanc range. It crosses the hamlet of St Martin then follows several valleys before rushing i...

La Tête du Colonney

Very beautiful panoramic summit at 2692 m altitude in the Fiz mountain range. It dominates the Désert de Platé and faces Mont Blanc. Access is via the...

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 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...

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...

Le Sommet de la Miaz

La Miaz is a Sallanches peak, part of the Aravis range, which stands at an altitude of 2,336 metres. It is located on the eastern side of the Aravis R...

Le Doigt Cassé (1820 m)

An unusual rock above the Mayères mountain pasture, which looks like a finger pointing towards the sky. Be aware of the risk of landslides, which do...

L'alpage du Fresnay à Doran

At the foot of the Pointe Percée peak and to the sound of the bells of the Abondances (cows), Bernard and Jean-Louis Ballet-Baz welcome you to their a...

La Cascade de Doran

With its 70-meter drop, perched 600 meters higher in the middle of a forest, this mountain waterfall is well worth the effort! It has been classified...

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...

La Gouille des Fours

At the heart of the Aravis, Gouille des Fours offers a wild, unspoilt landscape dotted with small pools and wetlands. At 2,030 m, it is associated wit...

La Pierre à Voix

La Pierre à Voix is a natural limestone monolith site, which can be seen sticking out above the forest from Sallanches. Access is from the hamlet of...