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Villy-le-Bouveret

Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Haute-Savoie

Villy-le-Bouveret is a commune in Haute-Savoie in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, 22 km north of Annecy.

The village, which has about 600 inhabitants, is situated on an average mountain at the foot of Mount Salève and its territory whose altitude varies from 600 to 800 m is bordered by streams.

The activity has always been agricultural (breeding, cultivation of cereals and fruit trees). The villagers also once cultivated beans, a specificity that gave their name: the Favis.

Depending on a small seigneury, Villy-le-Bouveret like all Savoy did not reintegrate France until 1860. Its small patrimony, its green environment and its associative vitality make it a pleasant stage for the amateurs of green tourism.

Geographical information

MunicipalityVilly-le-Bouveret
Postcode74350
Tourism label
Latitude46.0425580 (N 46° 2’ 33”)
Longitude6.1622389 (E 6° 9’ 44”)
AltitudeFrom 626m to 802m
Surface area3.49 km²
Population625 inhabitants
Density179 inhabitants/km²
PrefectureAnnecy (23 km, 31 min)
Insee code74306
IntercommunalityCC du Pays de Cruseilles
DepartmentHaute-Savoie
TerritoryAlps
RegionAuvergne-Rhône-Alps

Nearest cities & towns

Menthonnex-en-Bornes1.6 km (4 min)
Vovray-en-Bornes5.5 km (12 min)
Groisy6.3 km (11 min)
Cruseilles8.5 km (14 min)
La Chapelle-Rambaud8.9 km (15 min)
Arbusigny10.1 km (17 min)
Villy-le-Pelloux10.8 km (19 min)
Allonzier-la-Caille11.9 km (18 min)
Charvonnex12.1 km (23 min)
Saint-Blaise12.3 km (18 min)
La Muraz12.7 km (21 min)
Etaux12.9 km (17 min)
Copponex13 km (19 min)
Le Sappey14.2 km (19 min)
Cuvat14.3 km (22 min)

Things to see and do

In the built heritage, the village church dedicated to Saint Peter was rebuilt in 1898 in a neo-Gothic style. The previous building dates back to the 16th century. It was noted that a bell dating from 1582 was registered and protected by the Ministry of Culture. It has a high silver content, hence a very special timbre when it tingle.

Also worth seeing are two oratories: one at the entrance of the town, the other at the place called Crêt à l'Âne, the highest point of the village (accessed via a steep path).

This can be a walk or hiking goal. Several trails to be made on foot or by mountain bike include the village and its territory. Be careful to learn about any difficulties related to the relief. Brochures and information on 0820 00 73 74 or +33 4 50 45 00 33.

In winter, some sections can be used for snowshoeing. And on specific circuits, the landscape can also be apprehended in a motorized way, by driving quads on adapted circuits. Join the local club on +33 4 50 44 11 15.

In a different register, an association offers exhibitions and pottery classes. Contact us at +33 4 50 68 08 77.

Events and festivities

The second Saturday of June, Court of Africa Festival. Program, meals, entertainment and workshops, concert.

The first weekend of July, a peasant festival with costumed parades, evocation of rural scenes of yesteryear, traditional meals and musical entertainment.

In mid-September, autumn festival with country market (local products and crafts), animations on the theme of the apple, concerts.

Weather

Tuesday 4 june
Min. 10°C - Max. 19°C
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Wednesday 5 june
Min. 13°C - Max. 21°C
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Thursday 6 june
Min. 15°C - Max. 19°C
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Visits, leisure and activities nearby

Leisure activities

Last nameActivity typeRateCity
Themed Escape Game
Entertainment24 € Annecy (8.5 km)
Hot air balloon flight around Lake Annecy
Sports sensations280 € La Balme-de-Sillingy (11.4 km)
Hike in Scotland
Nature and the great outdoors850 € Monnetier-Mornex (12 km)
Canyoning trip to Annecy's most beautiful spots
Sports sensations50 € to 65 € Annecy (14.3 km)
Bike hire on the shores of Lake Annecy
Sports sensations12 € to 20 € Annecy (15.8 km)

Outings

Last nameOuting typeDifficultyDurationDeparture municipality
Mijouet circuit through the woods of Juffly
HikeEasy1:30Fillinges (19.1 km)
Circuit The low mountains of the Pays de Gex
HikeIntermediate4:45Péron (24 km)
Taillefer Duingt loop
HikeIntermediate3:30Lathuile (29 km)
From the Senoche wine estate to Pierre à Martin
HikeEasy1:30Ballaison (31 km)
Mountain Coal
HikeIntermediate6:00Lathuile (31 km)

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