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Welcome to the Chablais region

The Chablais region is the first chain in Pre-Alps mountains between Lake Geneva and the Mont-Blanc mountain range. Its mountains are home to forests, alpine pastures and winter sports resorts.

The lower Chablais country or “Pays du Léman” forms an amphitheater that gradually rises behind the 50 kilometers of lakeside on the French side of Lake Geneva; Evian and Thonon mineral waters take their source at the heart of these ancient glacial deposits.

Lake Geneva is so big that it influences the climate of the whole of this region; it has been the center of major historical struggles between Geneva and the Savoy House, whose court resided at Ripaille at the start of the XVth Century, before choosing to reform and gradually improving relations with the Bernois.

The Chablais province, part of the Savoy region, which itself only became part of France in 1860, is on the outskirts of the region and remains highly influenced by the proximity of Geneva and the Swiss cantons.

The “Chablais Heritage” Association aims to help visitors discover the wealth and diversity of the Lake Geneva region’s cultural, historical and natural heritage.

  • Jardin d'eau
  • Palais lumière
  • Foret de Rippaille
  • Funiculaire
  • Source Evian
  • Musée de la préhistoire
  • Musée des Pompiers
  • Vieille douane
  • Galerie Etrave
  • Gorges du pont du diable

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Agenda

  • Finale des critérium jeunes bosses

    Finale des critérium jeunes bosses

    Saturday 5 April 2025.

    Moguls skiing single competition for young skiers (minimes, benjamins and poussins categories).

  • Exposition "Paris-Bruxelles, 1880-1914. L'Effervescence des visions artistiques»

    Exposition "Paris-Bruxelles, 1880-1914. L'Effervescence des visions artistiques»

    From 19/04/2025 to 04/01/2026 between 10 am and 6 pm. Closed on Monday. Open from Wednesday to Sunday 10h-18h, Tuesday 14h-18h (10h-18h during school holidays) and public holidays (closed on 25 December and 1 January).

    Immerse yourself in the creative effervescence of the late 19th and early 20th centuries with an exceptional exhibition of nearly 400 works of art from a rare and fascinating private collection.

  • Trail du Grammont

    Trail du Grammont

    Saturday 14 June 2025.

    Discover the Grammont mountain, Lac de Taney and the villages of Saint-Gingolph and Novel during the Trail du Grammont.

  • Festival Parsi-Parla

    Festival Parsi-Parla

    Friday 13 June 2025 between 7.30 pm and 11.30 pm. Saturday 14 June 2025 between 5.30 pm and 11.30 pm.

    A festival for sharing and discovering Persian culture, combining music, poetry and dance. A magical setting on the shores of Lake Geneva to meet the artists, a universal vibration.

  • Châtel Chablais Léman Race

    Châtel Chablais Léman Race

    From Saturday 21 to Sunday 22 June 2025.

    Two types of terrain and different distances for beginners or experienced cyclists, for an unforgettable day in an idyllic setting between lake and mountains in the heart of the Portes du Soleil.

  • Pass'Portes du Soleil MTB

    Pass'Portes du Soleil MTB

    From Friday 27 to Sunday 29 June 2025.

    The Pass'Portes is a major MTB event taking place in the Portes du Soleil resorts spanning France and Switzerland. An event of international stature packed with plenty of impressive and memorable moments and shared sporting memories with plenty of laughs...!

  • La Pass'Portes pédestre

    La Pass'Portes pédestre

    From Friday 27 to Sunday 29 June 2025.

    The Portes du Soleil offer non-mountain bikers a hike to discover the Franco-Swiss territory of the Portes du Soleil. A moment of escape to the summits that promises unforgettable memories.

  • Pass'Portes Gravel

    Pass'Portes Gravel

    Saturday 28 June 2025.

    Come and try out gravel biking in the Portes du Soleil!

  • Journées du Patrimoine de Pays - Balade Branchée à Abondance

    Journées du Patrimoine de Pays - Balade Branchée à Abondance

    Saturday 28 June 2025, every Saturday. Departures at 10 am, 2 pm and 4 pm.

    The Abbey and Maison du Fromage Abondance invite you to discover the secrets of the wood on a fun trail. With map, notebook and activity bag in hand, solve the final enigma by deciphering the hidden clues. Ready to take up the challenge?

  • Journées du Patrimoine de Pays - Concert de l'ensemble vocal Non Nobis & orgue

    Journées du Patrimoine de Pays - Concert de l'ensemble vocal Non Nobis & orgue

    Saturday 28 June 2025, every Saturday at 8 pm.

    On Saturday June 28, 2025, at 8pm, as part of the Journées du Patrimoine de Pays (local heritage days), enjoy sacred chants by the Non Nobis vocal ensemble, accompanied on the organ by Monseigneur Descourtieux, in the heart of the Abondance abbey church.