6 july > 23 august

A village along the river (FR)

  • Cultural
  • Guided tour
  • Historic
Elevation : 1200m
Scierie de Villapeyron, Route de Pré la Joux, 74390 Châtel

Description

Discover the hamlet of Essert through the history of the Villapeyron sawmill and its traditional crafts, the Très-les-Pierres chapel nestled at the foot of the slate quarries, and plenty of stories about the resort and its development.
A walk from the Villapeyron sawmill to the 1861 Châtel Hostel (a snack will be provided at the chapel). A free shuttle will take you back to the sawmill. Please wear appropriate clothing for the walk (walking shoes, hat, water, sunscreen, etc.). Accessible to all, but not recommended for strollers. Registration will open at the beginning of July.

Services

Animals accepted

Rates

From 6 July 2026 to 23 August 2026

From 6 July 2026 to 23 August 2026
Adult
€5.00

Child
€3.50

Groups (Max capacity)

Groups (Max capacity)
  • 4 Person (s) mini
  • 20 Maximum number of people

Opening times

From 6 July 2026 until 23 August 2026

From 6 July 2026 until 23 August 2026
Wednesday
14:00 - 16:00
* Cancelled in case of bad weather

Location

A village along the river (FR)
Elevation : 1200m
Scierie de Villapeyron, Route de Pré la Joux, 74390 Châtel

Spoken languages

Spoken languages
  • French

Access

Access
  • Parking nearby.
    Shuttle line 1, 2 and 3, stop "Villapeyron" (summer and winter seasons)
Updated on 26 June 2026 at 16:47
by Châtel Tourisme
(Offer identifier : 5546731)
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