A specific starting point for planning a hike in Montagny-Les-Lanches is the Sentier Paysages des Lanches: it begins in the village and is 9.06 kilometres long. The municipality is also situated on a small hill between the Annecy plain and the Albanais plain. This combination of a trail and a scenic setting makes the village especially interesting for travellers who want to include nature and outdoor activities when choosing a place to stay.
Hills, mountain views and farming
From Montagny-Les-Lanches, there are open views of the Massif du Semnoz, Parmelan, Mont Veyrier, the Dents de Lanfon, the Massif de la Tournette, the Massif des Bauges and the Chaîne des Aravis. The views thus take in several distinctive mountain ranges and give the landscape a clear focus for planning your trip.
The rural setting includes four farms engaged in dairy farming, mixed farming and livestock breeding. Alongside the mountain views, local agriculture is also part of Montagny-Les-Lanches’ character. If you would like to consider both the scenery and the rural surroundings when choosing where to stay, you will find a range of things to explore here, without having to focus your visit on just one theme.
The Sentier Paysages des Lanches
The Sentier Paysages des Lanches starts in Montagny-Les-Lanches and is 9.06 kilometres long. Factor the route into your day’s plans if you want to include it in your stay. This lets you make the hike a dedicated part of your itinerary and combine it with the local history or other interests, rather than treating it as just a brief stop.
The trail is open every day throughout the year, provided weather conditions are favourable. Before setting out, check whether the weather allows access. The year-round opening is therefore subject to this practical condition; it does not mean that the weather will be suitable for every visit.
Where to stay and how to plan your visit
The “le Pré Ombragé” nature campsite offers 15 pitches in a shady orchard. If camping suits your style of travel, you can include this specific accommodation option in your plans. Check the campsite’s availability and operating dates before your trip.
You can then search for the type of accommodation you want and check the details of a specific place to stay for your travel dates.
Church and local history
The neo-Gothic church in Montagny-Les-Lanches was rebuilt in 1881 on the site of an older chapel. The plans for the church are also associated with Canon and jurist Poncet, a specialist in neo-Gothic architecture: he asked his friend Thomas Ruphy, an architect from Annecy, to draw up the plans.
From the 14th to the 18th century, counts and lords took turns ruling Montagny-Les-Lanches. Another historical trace is the story of a former fortified residential complex: it was converted into a cheese dairy and later became the present-day town hall. Together with the church, this development shows how the village’s history reflects both successive rulers and changes in the use of individual buildings.
Public activities
The Association Culture et Loisirs de Montagny organises sports, cultural, educational and festive activities for the public. This adds a broad range of possible interests to a stay, alongside hiking and local history. Individual activities may vary depending on the season. If you want to plan your trip around a particular activity, check whether it is scheduled for your travel dates.
This makes it possible to choose Montagny-Les-Lanches for a variety of interests: open views of the surrounding mountain ranges, the hiking trail, local history or public activities. When choosing accommodation, you can match these interests with your preferred type of stay and check availability and operating dates before travelling.
Discover more destinations: Margencel, Talloires, Veigy-Foncenex, Menthon-Saint-Bernard, Vailly, La Côte-D'arbroz, Saint-Jeoire, Thénésol
See the regional travel guide: Haute-Savoie.
