La Côte-D'arbroz: Hotels and Accommodation
In La Côte-d’Arbroz, a winter wildlife protection zone is located at the Col de l’Encrenaz, at Char des Quais and within the Roc d’Enfer Natura 2000 site. The village stretches along a south-facing slope at an altitude of 1,000 to 1,300 metres near the Col de l’Encrenaz, and lies between forests, alpine pastures and distinctive mountain ridges.
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Nature
The area around Col Ratti, Char des Quais and Vallon de Foron is protected by a prefectural biotope protection order. Motorised traffic is prohibited there, and dogs must be kept on a lead. Alpage de l’Aup is an alpine pasture with views of Mont Blanc, the Aravis range, the Dents du Midi and the peaks of the Vallée d’Aulps. From May to September, dairy cows of the Abondance breed graze there. In summer, herds also move into the higher areas of the Col de l’Encrenaz.
The path to Col Ratti passes through an alpine pasture with Abondance cattle; with a little luck, chamois can be spotted on the lower slopes of Roc d’Enfer. Alpage de l’Aup can be reached from the Col de l’Encrenaz via a 15-minute walk. Another access route is a hike from the village of Graydon along the “Le tour du Roc d’Enfer” circular trail.
Activities
The “Tour du Char des Quais” leads after the Col de la Basse through an alpine pasture to the summit of Char des Quais. The route is moderately difficult, 5.7 kilometres long and includes 308 metres of ascent and 308 metres of descent; it takes two hours. The Circuit de l’Encrenaz passes over the Col de l’Encrenaz and through Foron along quiet mountain roads.
Relief Montagne offers guided mountain experiences from Chalet La Tapiaz in La Côte-d’Arbroz, including excursions with meals in an alpine hut as well as half-day or full-day hikes. From its base in La Côte-d’Arbroz, Relief Montagne also organises excursions focusing on fauna and flora, activities involving edible plants and cooking workshops.
At Alpage de l’Aup, visitors can watch the cows being milked free of charge every evening at around 5 p.m. From early June to mid-September, it is also possible every day from 5 to 6 p.m. to watch the cows at Ferme du Caly being milked.
Culture and History
La Côte-d’Arbroz was formerly a hamlet of Les Gets and became independent in 1784. A bishop’s decree of 23 April 1722 allowed La Côte-d’Arbroz to build a church separate from Les Gets. The name “Côte-d’Arbroz” means “wooded slope”; the use and management of the forest was historically an important activity in village life.
A local tradition is the annual “Emmontagnée” of Christian and Mathieu, their animals and many friends. It offers an opportunity to discover this local tradition and sample regional products. At “Le vin chaud des Darbelains”, the Darbelains association offers welcome drinks with mulled wine and small pastries on 31 December and on three Sundays in February.
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