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

From the sawmill of Villapeyron to the chapel of Trés-les-Pierres, take the time to stroll with your family on the path along the banks of the Dranse. Awaken your senses for an unusual discovery of the hamlet of Essert.
The imposing Villapeyron sawmill will show you the stages of woodworking, an essential resource in the mountains. Guided by the flow of water, you will then go back in time to understand the evolution of the village resort. Finally, once you've arrived in the shade of the Très-les-Pierres chapel, a well-earned snack awaits you before you take the bus home! Registrations online or at the tourist office untl the day before at 6pm.

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 24 April 2026 at 09:32
by Châtel Tourisme
(Offer identifier : 5546731)
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