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Thyez

Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Haute-Savoie

In the heart of the Arve valley lies the pretty town of Thyez. Haute-Savoie City, it is at the limit of Cluses in the district of Bonneville, about forty kilometers from Chamonix and its ski slopes.

Mountain town, and largely occupied by forests, Thyez was originally a small Gallo-Roman village located on the road leading to the Col du Grand-Saint-Bernard. Regularly affected by floods Arve, the town preserved Savoyard however an interesting architectural and natural heritage.

Rewarded with two flowers in the competition of cities and flowered villages of France, Thyez owes its charm and beauty to its parks and breathtaking landscapes. mountain town, it is a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts.

Geographical information

MunicipalityThyez
Postcode74300
Latitude46.0844890 (N 46° 5’ 4”)
Longitude6.5421440 (E 6° 32’ 32”)
AltitudeFrom 461m to 1347m
Surface area9.81 km²
Population6567 inhabitants
Density669 inhabitants/km²
PrefectureAnnecy (62 km, 46 min)
Insee code74278
IntercommunalityCC Cluses-Arve et Montagnes
DepartmentHaute-Savoie
TerritoryAlps
RegionAuvergne-Rhône-Alps

Nearest cities & towns

Marignier3.9 km (8 min)
Cluses4.6 km (8 min)
Châtillon-sur-Cluses5 km (9 min)
Marnaz5 km (10 min)
Scionzier5.4 km (11 min)
Vougy7.4 km (12 min)
Taninges8.7 km (12 min)
Saint-Sigismond9.2 km (15 min)
Ayse9.3 km (17 min)
La Rivière-Enverse10 km (14 min)
Mont-Saxonnex10.5 km (19 min)
Magland11 km (17 min)
Saint-Jeoire11.2 km (17 min)
Nancy-sur-Cluses11.2 km (18 min)

Things to see and do

Built in the twelfth century, Theodule church takes place on a much older shrine. May especially appreciate its bell tower.

Mount Orchez offers unique panoramic views of the surroundings.

Several marked hiking trails allow you to enjoy the charm of Thiez and the local fauna and flora of the area.

Places of interest

Natural sites

Events and festivities

A food market is held every Friday morning.

In September, place Celthy Lakes festival dedicated to the Celtic culture with several activities such as concerts and dance demonstrations.

Weather

Sunday 2 june
Min. 6°C - Max. 15°C
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Monday 3 june
Min. 7°C - Max. 11°C
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Tuesday 4 june
Min. 7°C - Max. 14°C
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Visits, leisure and activities nearby

Leisure activities

Last nameActivity typeRateCity
Dog sled outing
Nature and the great outdoors35 € Mont-Saxonnex (6.1 km)
Canyoning all year with a guide
Sports sensations45 € Morillon (10.6 km)
Canyoning in Haute-Savoie
Sports sensations45 € to 60 € Viuz-en-Sallaz (12.3 km)
CrazySchool - Cultural and educational leisure park
Entertainment25 € Cranves-Sales (23 km)
Hike in Scotland
Nature and the great outdoors850 € Monnetier-Mornex (27 km)

Outings

Last nameOuting typeDifficultyDurationDeparture municipality
Tour de Haute Pointe
HikeIntermediate4:50Mieussy (8.4 km)
The Bourgeoise
HikeIntermediate2:30Samoëns (14.3 km)
Mijouet circuit through the woods of Juffly
HikeEasy1:30Fillinges (17.5 km)
100% organic ride
HikeEasy40 minCombloux (23 km)
Hiking: The Mount Brion Tour
HikeAthletic5:05Abondance (23 km)

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