Larringes brings together several themes for a trip of discovery: historical points of interest include the Château and Chapelle Chez Crosson, while the Pierre Gauloise offers a prehistoric connection. The “Boucle du château” walking route passes through the village and offers views of Lake Geneva and the Alps. Les Bois de Larringes highlights the landscape, while the Foire adds culinary offerings and a gathering of breeders and producers. Which of these facets matters to you depends on whether history, nature, views or market life will shape your stay.
Château history and walking route
The Château de Larringes is a former fortified house dating from the 10th century. It is privately owned and cannot be visited. So bear this in mind when planning: the Château is a historical point of reference, but not a sightseeing destination. The “Boucle du château” walking route passes through the village of Larringes and offers an insight into the history of Savoy at the Château. It also offers views of Lake Geneva, the Valais Alps and the French Pre-Alps. The route thus brings together two distinct interests: the historical context of the place and the scenery along the way.
Glacial erratic and chapel near Chez Crosson
The Pierre Gauloise near Chez Crosson is a glacial erratic. Its circular depressions were made by prehistoric people. The stone thus brings together two aspects: its classification as a glacial erratic and the depressions made by humans. Those interested in early traces of human activity will find a different historical perspective here than at the Château. The Chapelle Chez Crosson marks another point in time: Père Milliet, a priest from Larringes, built it in 1895. This places the chapel well after the fortified house of the 10th century, while the depressions on the Pierre Gauloise reach further back into prehistory.
Woodland and scenery
Another highlight is Les Bois de Larringes: the woodland covers more than 100 hectares and includes century-old beech trees. Alongside individual buildings and historical traces, there is also a vast landscape with old-growth trees. While the Boucle du château is associated with views of the lake and the Alps, the woodland and beech trees connect Larringes with nature.
Foire de Larringes
The Foire de Larringes offers a different focus from the buildings and landscape. Culinary specialities are available there, and breeders from the Plateau de Gavot and producers gather at the same time. As a recurring market, the Foire differs from the individual places mentioned. Its character comes both from the culinary offerings and from the gathering of these groups.
Discover more destinations: L'etale, Loisin, Fillinges, Neuvecelle, Sales, Vétraz-Monthoux, Faverges, Lullin.
For the broader travel overview: Haute-Savoie.
