Discover Cranves-Sales

In Cranves-Sales, there are various themes to choose from for a stay: Romanesque church architecture, trails through different landscapes, a Sunday market and a film festival in March. The Alpage du Loty and cultural and sensory game trails also offer their own points of interest. What suits your trip depends, among other things, on your interests and the time of year.

Culture and local offerings

The church of Cranves-Sales and its bell tower are Romanesque in style. The church has been dedicated to Saint John the Baptist since 1606. This brings together two distinct historical aspects: the architectural style of the church and tower, and the church’s dedication. If you would like to include a cultural and historical site in your stay alongside outdoor activities, the church offers a specific point of interest.

The Carnets d’Aventures festival takes place every year in March. It consists of five evenings of adventure film screenings, followed by discussions with the participants. If you would like to combine film screenings with a chance to talk afterwards, you can make the festival a focal point of your visit. Check the dates for the relevant edition if you are planning your trip around it.

The Marché de Cranves-Sales is a weekly food market on the Place du village. It takes place year-round on Sundays from 7:30 am to 1:00 pm and offers fresh produce as well as dedicated vegetable growers. This gives you a specific time frame for your visit. As market information can change, it is worth checking the opening hours locally.

Alpage du Loty and protected area

The Alpage du Loty is a preserved area of just over 30 hectares, located partly in Cranves-Sales and partly in Lucinges. It is suitable for family walks. In winter, the lower section along the Route du Chemenoud is used for sledging; this activity depends on snow conditions. Walks are therefore distinct from this explicitly wintertime, snow-dependent activity.

For the Massif des Voirons, a biotope protection order regulates traffic, forestry activities, construction and other works, as well as sporting and tourist activities. If you are planning activities in the Massif des Voirons, take these regulations into account.

Walking and cycling trails

The Sentiers de Cranves-Sales pass through forests, across fields and along the Menoge. On foot or by bicycle, they provide access to natural areas and viewpoints. There are three signposted trails within the municipality. These landscapes offer different points of reference when choosing a trail, without assuming a particular walking or cycling time.

The Voie verte du Grand Genève is a designated, safe route that passes through Cranves-Sales. It can be used on foot, by bicycle, in a wheelchair, on a skateboard, roller skates or a scooter, or with a pushchair. The signposted Circuit de la Pierre aux Fées is another named cycling route that also passes through Cranves-Sales. As road conditions can change, check them in advance if you are planning a specific cycling trip.

Match your travel dates to your interests

The timing varies: the market takes place year-round on Sundays, Carnets d’Aventures is held in March, and sledging is a winter activity that depends on snow conditions. For a trip on fixed dates, the festival dates and market hours are therefore relevant; for a winter activity, snow conditions also matter. Trail conditions can also vary seasonally.

For Crazy School in Cranves-Sales, a description updated in October 2025 mentions cultural and sensory game trails for families, groups, schools and other audiences. If you would like to include this activity, check the current options before your visit. Base your search for a hotel in Cranves-Sales on your travel dates and the focus that matters for your stay—such as culture, the market or outdoor activities.

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