Saint-Jean-de-Sixt / The Aravis / Haute Savoie

Surrounded by traditional chalets and farms, Saint-Jean-de-Sixt retains its soul as a mountain village nestled in the heart of the Aravis Massif. Close to La Clusaz, Grand-Bornand, and Thônes, an authentic nature where tourism and agriculture coexist harmoniously.

A family village par excellence, nestled at an altitude of 960 m, Saint-Jean-de-Sixt offers in winter sledding slopes, snowshoe trails and footpaths, for beginners in skiing, an introduction to skiing in complete safety thanks to the snow wire and its green slope. As for the more seasoned, they can take advantage of the 220 km of downhill ski slopes and 130 km of cross-country skiing offered by the proximity of the renowned resorts of La Clusaz/Manigod and Le Grand-Bornand... Inter-resort shuttles take you to the foot of the slopes.

In summer, the beauty of the landscapes of the Aravis massif is revealed along the many hiking trails to explore on foot, by mountain bike, or by climbing the mythical passes used by the Tour de France by bike or motorbike.

Throughout the year, farms where the delicious Reblochon des Aravis is made are open to the public visit.

Also benefit from the exceptional location of our establishment in Saint-Jean-de-Sixt to visit Annecy "the Venice of the Alps" with its canals winding through the old town, its castle and its famous lake. An hour away, Chamonix, the world capital of mountaineering, at the foot of Mont Blanc, the Mer de Glace and its little rack railway, the Aiguille du Midi cable car at 3800 m.

The Haute-Savoie is a superb region to discover with family or friends, summer and winter the activities and leisure activities are numerous and varied.

Nearby, less than an hour away, Geneva and its international airport…..