A must-see halfway between the shores of Lake Annecy and the resorts of the Aravis Massif , Thônes and the 7 villages in the heart of the valleys allow you to radiate outwards over a territory with varied outdoor activities, cultural treasures and natural gems to be discovered.
Nature getaway
The Thônes Cœur des Vallées destination consists of Thônes and 7 villages which allow for cultural and natural getaways.
Leisure plain
Along the Plaine du Fier and its tributaries
At the edge of the rivers: the Nom, the Malnant and the Fier, on the edge of Lake Thuy and Sensitive Natural Areas, activities are combined in the plural in respect of biodiversity and the preservation of landscapes.
The Sensitive Natural Area of the Plaine du Fier has been developed to offer you an educational discovery of the river.
It's up to you to choose your entry point between Digny-Saint-Clair , Alex and La Balme-de-Thuy to enjoy 12 km of very accessible trails.
The activities
- Walking tour
- Moutain Bike
- Cycling et equestrian
- Climbing
- Cultural heritage : Departmental Museum of the Haute-Savoie Resistance – Departmental Memorial of the Deportation and National Necropolis of Glières and Abri sous Roche (former archaeological excavation site)
Freedom space
On the paths of Glières and the traces of Parmelan
A stronghold of the resistance and a magnificent natural site, the Plateau des Glières offers a multitude of outdoor activities in summer and winter, while also being a true historical pilgrimage site in the footsteps of the heroes of the Second World War, while the Parmelan , an unmissable hiking area and fabulous viewpoint, opens up the perspective on the Annecy basin.
The activities
- Hiking
- Mountain biking
- Climbing
- Cross-country Skiing
- Snowshoeing
- Cultural heritage : Memory of the Maquis des Glières
Secret valley
Discovering the wild Val Sulens
Secret and totally preserved, the villages of Val Sulens ( Les Clefs , Serraval , le Bouchet-Mont-Charvin ) and the slopes of La Tournette hold treasures of walks and hiking trails.
The activities
- Hiking
- Mountain biking
- Ski touring
- Cultural heritage : Apple and Biscantin House – Farm visit (in summer)
Full nature horizon
At the top of Beauregard, Mont Blanc in sight
A gem of the territory, the Beauregard Plateau and its foothills open the way to the surrounding peaks; the Aravis massif as a perspective, the tip of Mont Blanc as a focal point and a 360° panorama as an exceptional environment.
A playground in all seasons , winter activities give way to the riches of pastoralism once the flowers bloom.
The activities
- Hiking
- Mountain biking
- Alpine Skiing
- Cross-country Skiing
- Ski touring
- Snowshoe hike
- Farm visit (in summer)
Base camp
Heart of the valleys
In Thônes, base camp at an altitude of 620m
An essential meeting point and a true link connecting the destinations of Annecy and the Aravis, Thônes is the central link.
Allow 20 minutes to reach the resorts and 25 minutes to reach the shores of Lake Annecy and the city center.
The town of Thônes brings together, in all four seasons, all the cultural and heritage offerings as well as the services you will need during your stay.
The activities
- Fishing
- Via ferrata
- Horse riding
- Path in the trees
- Tennis
- Swimming-pool
- Pétanque bowl field
- Walking tours
- Bike outings
- Cultural heritage : Heritage Museum of the Pays de Thônes – Founders: François and Lucien Cochat, Model Room, Wood and Forest Ecomuseum, Manoir de la Tour, Saint-Maurice Church
- Farm visit (in winter)
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