La Croix Fry

Mountain pass (alt: 1498m) – means of passage between Savoie and Haute Savoie. Magnificent views over Mont-Blanc. Alpine meadows, hiking trails, restaurants…

The "Sainte Foy Church of La Clusaz was built in 1821 according to Camille Ruphy's plans, architect of Annecy. There has been a church in La Clusaz since 1285.In 1974, the church was extensively rebuilt as it was in a state of disrepair. The bulb bell tower was built between 1751 and 1762. This characteristic is no doubt the alpine expression of baroque art, which was at this time, to be seen on various monuments in Europe.

La Clusaz has several chapels round the village.Fernuy chapel, built in 1738, is located at the Fernuy ; Ste Anne chapel, built in 1650, is located at the Col des Aravis ; Parc chapel, built in 1631, is located at the entrance to the village ; The Var chapel, built in 1676, is located at the Var ; Gotty chapel, built in 1691, is located at the Gotty ; the Confins chapel, built in 1834, is located at Les Confins.

Manigod church was built in baroque style.Originally, the church was a wooden building with a dirt floor. At the end of the 17th century, it was rebuilt in the baroque style that can be found on the facade with its portal. The bulbous bell tower of the church, typical of the time, is not satisfactory, because the sound of the bells is not heard enough in all the surrounding hamlets. Extension work on the church was carried out at the end of the 19th century. The bell tower is then rebuilt and moved. Inside the church, you find ridge vaults and cruciform pillars. The writings concerning her only date back to 1414, on the occasion of the pastoral visit of MGR Bertrand, Bishop of Geneva. Disability accessibility: The church is accessible, a door has been specifically designed for access to people in accompanied wheelchairs. Note that the right door opens from the inside.

Discover the six chapels of Manigod during a hiking or a car-trip.Manigod is a very extensive valley and is made up of 6 hamlets. Each of its hamlets all have their chapels and bread ovens. The chapels date from the Baroque period, a rural Baroque. They are all built with donations from the locals. The chapel route is a new project, proposed by the neighborhoods of the valley, as well as the City of Manigod. They are used for protection: protection against famines, protection of inhabitants, crops, natural disasters; but also for certain requests such as good weather or rain. The route offers a heritage and historical discovery of each of the six chapels present on the territory. The chapels concerned are called: Villard-Dessous, Montpellaz, Plan des Berthats, Joux, Tournance and La Charmette. For each, an outdoor information panel explaining their history is available to visitors. This route of the chapels which is to be done by car, can be the object of a walk thanks to a pedestrian path between the chapels of Joux, Tournance and La Charmette. Guided tours are also organized with the Thônes Guides Office. An accompanying brochure is available and free at the Tourist Office of the village of Manigod, but also at the two tourist information points of Croix Fry and Merdassier.

Admire the heritage-listed framed altarpiece from the 18th century.Located in the heart of Thones, the St Maurice church was built in the 17th century. Between the french revolution and the 1944 bombardments, there have been many stages of restoration, lasting until today. Witness to the baroque period which dominated Savoy eclesiastical architecture between 1650 and 1750, the onion bulb clock tower and the framed alterpiece are noteworthy. You will be seduced by the balance of its architecture and the theatricality of the statuary. The clock tower houses 4 cast bells : 2 from the Gautier foundry and the other two cast by the Paccard Brothers. The framed alteripiece was created by the sculptor J. Jacquetti. This unique piece is an assembly of finely sculpted and painted woodwork, which supports the altar. In 1923 the framed altar was listed as a historical monument.

Gallery to discover the history and heritage of our valley. Large animated models of houses, chalets, sawmill, mill, etc. Old photographs. Exhibition "The bombings of August 3 and 4, 1944, in Thônes and Villards-sur-Thônes".

Discover the Mobalpa Showroom at Thônes. Over 2000 m² of exhibition (kitchen, bathroom, Storage unit..)Has rain or fog hit the resort? Use this opportunity to head down to Mobalpa. Kitchen, bathroom or storage space: as a couple or with children, dressed in everyday clothes or ski suits, take the slope of your dreams and reach the summits of well-being!

Municipal Museum : history and local heritage. Its rich collections also make it a museum of France. Personalized welcome, free or guided tours, fun and interactive activities for young people scheduled regularly.