Sunday 28 june from 14:00 to 16:00

Country and Mill Heritage Days - A village along the river (FR)

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

Description

Discover the hamlet of L’Essert through the history of the Villapeyron sawmill and its 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 walk from the Villapeyron sawmill to the 1861 Châtel Hostel (a snack break is planned at the chapel). A free shuttle will take you back to the sawmill. Please wear appropriate clothing for the walk (walking shoes, a hat, water, sunscreen, etc.). Accessible to all, but not recommended for strollers. Booking until the eve at 6pm.

Services

Animals accepted

Accessibility

Not accessible in a wheelchair

Rates

Free of charge.

Groups (Max capacity)

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

Opening times

On 28 June 2026
  • 14:00 at 16:00

Cancelled in case of bad weather

Location

Country and Mill Heritage Days - 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 12 June 2026 at 14:05
by Châtel Tourisme
(Offer identifier : 6959382)
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