Thône les Aravis Mountain side

Between Annecy and the Mont-Blanc lies the « Happy Valley » of Thônes protected by the mountains the Aravis. Capital of Reblochon, Thônes is a city lied at the mountain bottom, real link between Annecy and the Aravis mountain chain. With its market, its numerous shops and its civil services, Thônes offers the advantage of a full natural life nearby the mountain and the lake.

The majestic and intimidating Aravis mountain chain lies at the bottom of the valley. However, when you are closer, you seen full mildness mountains which charm you thanks to legends related to them. Also the history, with resistant fighters from the Plateau des Glières, the Via Ferrata built during the war to go through the pass by escaping German’s notice.

Composed by two ski resort sisters of Grand Bornand and La Clusaz, each one with its nature, the first one turned toward the family and the young people who make it, the second one more sportive, one of the most beautiful points of view on the Mont-Blanc mountain chain since the Aravis pass’ foothills, this chain will charm young and older and take a part of each tourist’s spirit on the top of its Pointe Percée.

Easy to be approached thanks to the nearness of Annecy and Geneva, the Aravis valley is a place for main of holiday property privileged by its geographical and economical situation. It remains voluntarily protected by an excessive development from its inhabitants and its elected representatives. The Aravis valley offers an ideal and protected environment to every newcomer.