Lathuile: Hotels and Accommodation
Accommodation in Lathuile
Lathuile lies on a hillside at the foot of the Taillefer and overlooks the wetlands of Bout-du-Lac. Near Lathuile lies the Parc naturel régional du Massif des Bauges, a geopark considered to be well preserved and characterised by villages, meadows, forests and impressive limestone formations.
For your stay in Lathuile, you can find a hotel.
Nature
La Boucle du Taillefer is an easily accessible hike at Lac d’Annecy. It follows the Taillefer ridge and then passes through the agricultural valley of Entrevernes. The Boucle des Bochettes is suitable for experienced hikers, takes 2 hours and 10 minutes, and reaches a maximum altitude of 1,000 metres.
The Cascade de Nanceau is visible year-round, but carries less water during dry periods. Canyon – La Mine is a vertical canyoning descent with suspended pools; good command of rope techniques is required.
Trails
The Sentier de la Mine follows in the footsteps of 20th-century miners through forests, mountain pastures and hamlets. The history of coal mining there ended in 1948.
Les Balcons de Lathuile passes the Église de Lathuile at kilometre 1.77. The route is designated as a 5.51-kilometre circular trail starting from the Le Polé car park and leads onto the voie verte cyclable before returning to the starting car park. The Chemin du Facteur leads to the discovery of Lac d’Annecy, villages and the regional heritage.
The guided hike to the Pointe de Banc Plat begins at the Montgellaz meeting point in the municipality of Lathuile; carpooling is possible. It is classified as very difficult and involves seven hours of walking.
Culture
The parish church of Saint-Ours in Lathuile was built in 1862–1863 and features a Neo-Gothic design. The Château de Reveu has been documented since 1485; its stair tower dates from the 15th century. Later, probably in 1889, the Château de Reveu became the town hall and school.
Cuisine
In the vicinity of Lathuile, the Refuge de la Combe offers locally produced organic goat’s and sheep’s cheese as well as Savoyard cuisine made with farm products, including cheese, charcuterie, salad and a dessert of the day.
To the higher-level travel overview: Haute-Savoie.
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