Verchaix: Apartments and Holiday Homes
The Col de Joux Plane is located within the municipality of Verchaix at an altitude of 1,700 m. The pass is classified as a first-category pass and offers views of the Mont Blanc massif; from Verchaix, it can be reached on foot, by bicycle or by car.
Those who choose Verchaix as their destination may wish to rent a holiday apartment there.
Trails and Panoramas
The La Bourgeoise walk is considered very easy and offers a 360-degree panorama. The Sentier de Lornaz starts in Verchaix, is 2 km long, has 117 m of positive elevation gain and takes 1 hour 30 minutes. The trail includes 15 thematic information panels on topics such as fauna, flora and architectural heritage. The marked hike to the Chapelle de Jacquicourt leads to the chapel at its highest point. The Sentier de Lornaz is accessible every day all year round.
Culture and History
The present-day Chapelle Jacquicourt was built from 1986 to 1989 on the foundations of a chapel dating from 1679. A pilgrimage takes place at the Chapelle Jacquicourt every year in September. The Saint-Guérin Church in Verchaix was completed in 1783 and is accessible every day all year round.
Nature and Winter
The Plateau de Loëx is a protected Natura 2000 site with remarkable fauna and flora. Access to the Chapelle Jacquicourt is prohibited in winter and when there is snow, until mid-May, to protect wildlife. In winter, the Haut-Giffre ski bus offers free shuttle services in the Giffre Valley and the Grand Massif.
Local Life
The Marché Local takes place all year round every Friday from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. At the Marché Local, you can find fruit and vegetables, cheese, fresh pasta, Italian specialities, as well as meat and cold cuts.
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