Villard: Hotels and Accommodations
Accommodation in Villard
Villard is located at an altitude of 800 m in the heart of a small valley with gentle slopes, the Vallée Verte. The town covers 742 hectares and lies halfway between Thonon and Annemasse in the Alps of Léman. The Menoge River and the 1,581 m-high Pointe de Miribel border Villard.
Finding your hotel in Villard can be part of planning your stay.
Nature
The Plateau de Plaine-Joux lies partly within Villard and partly within the municipalities of Bogève, Onnion, Saint-Jeoire, and Viuz-en-Sallaz. It is included as a remarkable natural area in the departmental scheme for Espaces Naturels Sensibles.
Culture and History
The first chapel was built in 1302 on the site of today’s Saint-Jean-Baptiste Church.
Saint-Jean-Baptiste Church houses the 18th-century painting “Adoration des Mages.” It has been listed as a protected object since April 18, 1983.
The original 16th-century Sardinian church was rebuilt after the Revolution and designed in the Neoclassical style.
The Calvaire de Miribel consists of 17 blocks of pink limestone. In 1804, they were carved on site by the stonemason Joseph Marie Félisaz, known as “le Miton,” from the hamlet of Bourgeau.
The pilgrimage associated with the Pointe de Miribel takes place every year on the Sunday after August 15.
The Croix de la Veillaz Derrière stands in the center of Villard. Joseph Marie Félisaz, known as “le Miton,” created it in 1803; it is classified as a historic monument.
The Pointe de Miribel became a pilgrimage destination in 1774 after an oak cross was erected there.
Villard has been home to the “La Trace” cinema since 1992. It is classified as an Art et Essai cinema and is run with several partners, including an association of volunteer projectionists.
Hiking
The “La pointe de Miribel, depuis Villard” hiking trail begins at Villard’s town hall square.
The “Le tour de Miribel” hike follows an uphill trail to the Pointe de Miribel. From there, it offers 360-degree views over Haute-Savoie, the Vallée Verte, and Mont Blanc.
Local Products
In Villard, GAEC de Combasseron offers direct sales of Abondance AOP, Reblochon, milk, raclettes flavored with caraway, pepper, or smoke, Tomme, mountain Tomme, garlic Tomme, caraway Tomme, and fresh cheese in faisselle format. Sales take place from a sales van opposite Villard Town Hall.
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To the overview of the broader destination: Haute-Savoie.
