What to see and do in June
LEISURE AND SPORTS ACTIVITIES
In Praz sur Arly:
– Themed Hikes (marmots, ibex, glaciers, panorama of Mont Blanc, etc) and supervised half-days. Contact Mountain Guides Office: 04 50 21 55 11.
– Initiation flights in a hot air balloon: Contact Alpes Montgolfière: 04 50 55 50 60.
In the area:
– Côte 2000 Aventure in Megève: Tree climbing course (from 5 years old). Open every day by appointment: 06 76 29 71 04.
– Paint Ball Expérience: open all year from 9.00 to 22.00, by reservation on 06 09 81 31 17.
– Paragliding: Fabien JAMBON on 06 70 07 51 21 or contact Megève Baptême Parapente: 06 62 13 27 71.
– Saint-Gervais Thermal Baths. Reception and baths: open from Sunday to Wednesday, 10.00 to 20.00, Thursday and Friday, 10.00 to 21.00; and Saturday, 9.00 to 21.00. Treatments: from Monday to Sunday, 10.00 to 19.00. Tel.: 04 50 47 54 57.
The Palais des Sports in Megève – the largest sports complex in the Alps
– Indoor pools:
From 09/05 to 16/06/2023
Opening hours on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday between 12 pm and 2 pm and between 5.30 pm and 7.30 pm. On Wednesday between 12 pm and 9 pm. On Saturday and Sunday between 10 am and 12 pm and between 2 pm and 6 pm.
– Outdoor Olympic pool:
From 17/06 to 23/06/2023
Opening hours on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday between 12 pm and 2 pm and between 5.30 pm and 7.30 pm. On Wednesday between 12 pm and 9 pm. On Saturday and Sunday between 10 am and 12 pm and between 2 pm and 6 pm.
From 24/06 to 03/09/2023
Opening hours on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday between 10 am and 7.30 pm. On Wednesday between 10 am and 9 pm.
– Balneoform:
From 24/06 to 03/09/2023
Opening hours on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday between 2 pm and 7.30 pm. On Wednesday between 2 pm and 9 pm. On Saturday and Sunday between 10 am and 7.30 pm.
– Gym:
From 09/05 to 03/09/2023
Opening hours on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday between 8 am and 9 pm. On Saturday between 9 am and 6 pm. On Sunday between 9 am and 1 pm.
– Olympic Skating Rink:
From 08/07 to 03/09/2023 between 2.30 pm and 4.30 pm.
Also indoor tennis court, climbing wall, fitness, saunas et media library available in the Sports Centre.
LEISURE AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES
In Praz sur Arly:
– Visit of Louis Chabaud’s workshop, painting and sculptures at the Meurets Farm. 04 50 21 95 11.
– The Belles Leisure Park: open from Wednesday to Sunday, 10.30 to 18.00. Closed on Monday and Tuesday.
– “A mountain of inspiration” exhibition – Praz sur Arly as seen by artists, in the Tourist Office and also outside along the banks of the Arly River: Praz sur Arly, A Mountain of Inspiration
In the area:
– The Merlet Animal Park in Les Houches open daily except Monday from 10.00 to 18.00 from 29/04/23 to 01/10/23 (inclusive). Also open on public holidays: 1 May, 8 May, 18 May (Ascension Day) and 29 May (Whit Monday). Reservations obligatory on weekends and public holidays.
– Mont Blanc Cinema in Sallanches (18km): 04 50 18 39 10.
– The Fairytale House in Notre Dame de Bellecombe (7km), open daily from 10.00-19.00. An unusual, unique and original exhibition, imagined and created with the family, for young and old alike, in paper paste and salt paste.
– Val d’Arly Cheese Cooperative in Flumet (2.5km) open daily from 8.30 to 19.30.
– Visit the Saint-Nicolas-la-Chapelle Church (7km) with its double-lantern bell tower.
– MEGEVE: The town centre and the Saint-Jean-Baptiste Church (5km). The Calvary Walk (an hour’s walk above Megève with fifteen chapels and oratories representing the Stations of the Cross). The Upper Val d’Arly Museum (04 50 91 81 00).
– THE VAL D’ARLY AND THE BEAUFORTAIN: Notre-Dame-de-Bellecombe, Col des Saisies (18km), Hauteluce (Baroque church), Beaufort (cheese factory), Arêches, return via Conflans (medieval city) and Albertville.
– THE ARAVIS PASS: Go through Flumet towards La Clusaz and stop at the Aravis Pass. A change of scenery guaranteed! You can also reach Annecy and its famous lake in less than 1 hour.
– COMBLOUX: Its baroque church with its typical bulb; and the granite path: a 1km walk through the forest where huge glacial erratic rocks, deposited about 15,000 years ago during the retreat of the glacier, still remain.
– CORDON : walk around and discover the village. Exceptional view of the Mont Blanc.
– CHAMONIX: a must-see destination, the capital of mountaineering at the foot of the famous Mont Blanc. (1h.30 drive). Aiguille du Midi in Chamonix Mont-Blanc (36km): continuous cabins, or every 10, 15 0r 30 minutes depending on numbers. Le Montenvers, Mer de Glace, from 10.30 to 13.30 every hour, and from 14.00 to 17.00 every 30 minutes. Cable car and ice grotto closed from 9/5/23 to 2/6/23 inclusive.
EVENTS
PRAZ SUR ARLY:
MEGEVE: Market on Friday morning –
COMBLOUX: Market on Wednesday morning –
SAINT-GERVAIS-LES-BAINS :
LES CONTAMINES MONTJOIE: Market on Tuesday morning from 8,00 to 12.00 – from 09/05 to 21/07/23 daily: 25th Baroque du Pays du Mont-Blanc « Fêtons la nature ».
PASSY:
SALLANCHES: Market on Saturday morning –
CHAMONIX: Market all year round on Saturday from 7.00 to 13.00 –
For additional information, don’t hesitate to contact the various Tourist Offices in the region.
