Albiez Montrond: Hotels and Accommodation
Accommodation in Albiez Montrond
The Albiez ski area offers 35 kilometres of pistes across 70 hectares and is accessible to skiers of all levels. Its 360-degree panorama stretches from the Aiguilles d’Arves to the Parc Naturel des Ecrins and its Glacier de l’Etendard. The ski area also features the “Marmot’ride” fun piste for beginners and children.
Anyone wishing to book a hotel in Albiez Montrond has already chosen the destination for their travel plans.
Swimming and hiking
The Plan d'eau du Col du Mollard bathing area has a grassy beach, a swimming area and a natural paddling pool. The Tour du Châtel is an easy, 1.9-kilometre circular hiking trail starting in Albiez-Montrond. The trail passes through a short stretch of forest before opening up to views of the Aiguilles d'Arves.
Culture and history
The Écomusée Le Temps d'Antan offers insights into life in the mountain village of Albiez around a century ago and highlights the work and skills of women. On display are kitchen utensils, children's toys, traditional costumes, looms and furniture, as well as historical objects such as the blacksmith's 1.75-metre-high bellows and a mousetrap. Visitors to the Écomusée can also learn how to make butter.
Along the Opinel circular trail, information panels present the Opinel family and its history. The historic Opinel circular trail in Gévoudaz is a 1.5-kilometre hiking trail leading to the ruins of the first Opinel workshop.
Geographical location
Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne (Convent), a historical site, is located near Albiez-Montrond. Tête d'Albiez-le-Vieux, a summit, and Pointe d'Émy, a summit, are located in the surrounding area. Also in the vicinity are Fort du Télégraphe, a fort; Roche du Bonhomme, a summit; les Trois Croix, a mountain; and Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne Cathedral, a church. In the wider regional area around Albiez-Montrond lies Fort du Sappey, a fort.
More destination pages: Cruet, Trévignin, Aix-Les-Bains, Avrieux, Queige, Mouxy, Aigueblanche, Levassaix
To the higher-level travel overview: Savoie.
