Naturally fed water, steep vineyards and traces of several centuries give Serrières-en-Chautagne a varied character. Visitors planning a stay here can choose between cultural history, winegrowing and trails through forests and countryside, each offering a different focus.
Water, Winegrowing and Landscape
The Plan d’eau de Serrières-en-Chautagne is fed by natural water. Agriculture and winegrowing have also shaped the town for a long time; the municipality attributes this development to the landscape and climate. Serrières-en-Chautagne is also part of the Vin de Savoie Chautagne appellation of origin. The appellation places the town within a named wine-growing area, while the landscape itself offers other points of interest.
The Domaine de Veronnet brings the geological and landscape conditions of winegrowing to life: its vines grow on steep slopes of glacial molasse in the Vieux Foug range. The estate offers tastings of its wines. This connects an interest in winegrowing with a view of the distinctive hillside setting and underlying geology. The estate was built in 1640 and was once an outbuilding of the Château de Fortis—a historical connection that extends beyond winegrowing.
The Church and Traces of Water Use
Saint-Maurice Church dates from the 12th century and is considered the oldest church in the Chautagne. Its architecture combines Romanesque and Gothic styles. Its construction date and blend of styles offer two different ways to appreciate the church: as a testament to its era and through the combination of architectural styles.
Another glimpse into history awaits at the Minoterie Pressevot. It is the last surviving testament to the water installations on the Clarafond stream. The church and the mill therefore represent different historical themes: at Saint-Maurice, age and architecture shape the impression; at the mill, it is the surviving link to the former water installations. Together, they offer history enthusiasts more than one point of interest.
On Foot or Along the ViaRhôna
The Sentier pédestre du Châtaignier leads through the forest and passes near the cliffs of Gros Foug. The remains of a former tuff factory and a petrified waterfall are also close to the trail. Visitors interested in landscapes and traces of history can find both along the same route; the sights mentioned are nearby, but not necessarily directly on the trail.
For cycling, the ViaRhôna offers a different kind of route. Between Serrières and Pont de la Loi, it includes shared, low-traffic road sections as well as a greenway. These details give a concrete impression of the route sections without reducing the entire route to a single surface or type of road. You can therefore see the cycling sections described and the forest trail as different ways to get outdoors.
You can choose from several clear themes to shape your stay: historic architecture and water use, winegrowing and landscape, or routes on foot and by bike. The variety lies precisely in these different ways to explore the area—from the oldest church in the Chautagne to steep vineyards and sections of the ViaRhôna.
Discover more destinations: Bonneval-Sur-Arc, Bourg-Saint-Maurice, Chamoux-sur-Gelon, Viviers-Du-Lac, Doucy-en-Bauges, Belle-Plagne, Champagneux, La Trinité.
See the overview of destinations in the region: Savoie.
