Entrevernes: Mountains, Trails and Village History

Entrevernes is a village in the mid-mountain region, at an altitude of 810 metres. The valley near Entrevernes is bounded to the east by Roc des Bœufs and to the west by the Massif du Taillefer. These two named mountain ranges provide a clearly defined landscape setting for the valley. There are also hikes, viewpoints and historic buildings to explore, offering different themes for your stay. If you are considering Entrevernes as a travel destination, you can decide whether to focus primarily on the landscape and trails, or also on the village’s history.

Landscape in the Parc des Bauges

Entrevernes has been part of this nature park since the Parc naturel régional des Bauges was established. Col de la Frasse is the highest point in the municipality. Entrevernes also lies within the Type 2 ZNIEFF area “Massifs orientaux des Bauges,” whose characteristics include ecological, faunal, floral and landscape significance. These place references relate to different scales: 810 metres describes the village’s elevation, the pass is the municipality’s highest point, while the park and ZNIEFF refer to broader landscapes.

Hiking and views

There are several walking and hiking routes around Entrevernes. Depending on your fitness level, they can be explored on foot or by bicycle; conditions may vary from route to route. Choose a route that matches your fitness level. Entrevernes is also visited by hikers on the GR 96. Hikes offer views of Tournette, Salève and Lac d’Annecy. The Panorama de l’Oratoire is also highlighted as a viewpoint in Entrevernes. Fitness level and mode of transport are relevant when choosing a route; the three views identify specific destinations, while the Oratoire is highlighted as a distinct viewpoint.

Church and Droblesses

The church in Entrevernes was built in 1717 and extended in 1826. It dates from the 18th century; its façade also features two carved stones from a chapel. The dates distinguish the original construction from a later extension, while the stones are another detail of the façade. Together, the building’s history and the stones provide two specific points of reference when considering the church as part of the village’s history.

The Droblesses are unique 19th-century barns in Haute-Savoie. Their façades feature interwoven branches. You can spot the Droblesses on a walk through the village. Compared with the church, the focus here is on the distinctive façade material and barn design, while the church is notable for its construction phases and carved stones.

A glimpse into the village’s history

A lignite mine was discovered in Entrevernes in 1794 after a landslide. This means that, alongside its historic buildings, the village is also associated with a precisely dated event from its industrial history. The dates offer a comparison: the church was built in 1717, the mine was discovered in 1794, the church was extended in 1826, and the Droblesses date from the 19th century.

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