6 july > 23 august

A village along the river (FR)

  • Cultural
  • Guided tour
  • Historic
Elevation : 1200m
Scierie de Villapeyron, Route de Pré la Joux, 74390 Châtel

Description

Discover the hamlet of Essert through the history of the Villapeyron sawmill and its traditional crafts, the Très-les-Pierres chapel nestled at the foot of the slate quarries, and plenty of stories about the resort and its development.
A hike from the Villapeyron sawmill to the 1861 Châtel Hostel (a snack break is planned at the chapel). You can return to the sawmill via a free shuttle. Be sure to wear appropriate clothing for the hike (hiking sneakers, a hat, water, sunscreen, etc.). Accessible to everyone, but not recommended for strollers.

Services

Animals accepted

Rates

From 6 July 2026 to 23 August 2026

From 6 July 2026 to 23 August 2026
Adult
€5.00

Child
€3.50

Adult: 5 €, Child (8-14 years): 3.50 €.

Free entry for children under 8.

Groups (Max capacity)

Groups (Max capacity)
  • 4 Person (s) mini
  • 20 Maximum number of people

Audience

  • Minimum age (in years) : 8

Opening times

From 6 July 2026 until 23 August 2026

From 6 July 2026 until 23 August 2026
Wednesday
14:00 - 16:00
* Cancelled in case of bad weather

Location

A village along the river (FR)
Elevation : 1200m
Scierie de Villapeyron, Route de Pré la Joux, 74390 Châtel

Spoken languages

Spoken languages
  • French

Access

Access
  • Parking nearby.
    Shuttle line 1, 2 and 3, stop "Villapeyron" (summer and winter seasons)
Updated on 29 July 2026 at 11:42
by Châtel Tourisme
(Offer identifier : 5546731)
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