The Aravis massif rises majestically between the Lake of Annecy and the Mont Blanc range. The highest point in the massif, a succession of broad combes, plateaux and hanging valleys, is the Pointe Percée, rising to 2753 m (9,032 ft).This unique mountain landscape is home to four traditional and authentic mountain villages: La Clusaz, Le Grand Bornand, Manigod and Saint-Jean de Sixt. These communities escaped the horrendous resort developments of the 1970's, and today they remain proper little villages with a warm and friendly atmosphere.
With their excellent snow records, these villages have become top ski resorts with an excellent reputation. Only 6 km (3 ½ miles) apart, they have developed two astonishingly varied and extensive ski areas, with a total of more than 220 km of pistes !
In the summer, the AravisRange is a haven for hikers, from beginners to experts, with more than 250 km (155 miles) of well marked and maintained footpaths. |
