Entremont: Hotels and Accommodations
Accommodation in Entremont
Culture
The men's abbey of Entremont was founded in the mid-12th century and existed for approximately six centuries, until the second half of the 18th century. The abbey church of Notre-Dame-de-Tous-les-Saints contains furnishings and sacred works of art protected as historic monuments, including a double Baroque altarpiece, Gothic choir stalls, and medieval pieces from the treasury.
The church of Notre-Dame-de-Tous-les-Saints in Entremont also preserves trompe-l’œil paintings, a Baroque altarpiece, Gothic choir stalls, and pieces from the abbey treasury. The Chapelle de la Rivière is a chapel from the second half of the 17th century, typical of the Counter-Reformation, and was modified in the 19th century. At the entrance to Entremont, it has a rare roof in the style of Philibert Delorme.
If you would like to book a hotel in Entremont, choosing accommodation is a separate step in planning your personal trip.
Nature and Trails
The Montagne des Auges in Entremont belongs to an area that was added to the register of protected landscapes by a ministerial decree dated June 12, 1947.
The Chemin des moulins hiking trail begins in Entremont and leads through forests, along streams, and over old paths to the abbey, offering mountain views in the Bornes Massif.
The third stage of the GRP Massif de Tournette-Aravis passes through Entremont and climbs to the Plateau des Glières. It follows the Overan watercourse through alpine pastures and wooded sections to the Refuge des Mangeurs de Lune. The fourth stage follows the Nant Debout watercourse to the Cascade de Morette.
The Circuit des Auges loop trail from Malvoisin passes through alpine pastures and by high-altitude chalets and mountain ridges.
Visitor Information
For the church of Notre-Dame-de-Tous-les-Saints, openings were scheduled on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays from 3:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., as well as guided tours by appointment from July 10 to August 29. An opening was also scheduled for the French Heritage Days in September.
Other destinations: Évian-Les-Bains, Saint-Ferréol, Ayse, Vétraz-Monthoux, Saint-Jean-D'aulps, Champanges, Doussard, Bellevaux
For the higher-level travel overview: Haute-Savoie.
