Philippa’s guidebook

Philippa
Philippa’s guidebook

Sightseeing

A beautiful ruin 10 minutes drive away
28 locals recommend
La Chapelle-d'Abondance
28 locals recommend
A beautiful ruin 10 minutes drive away
The lake is a serene spot for walking around, or taking part in the many activities in summer. It is stunning on a crisp winters day. Great for dog walks too.
125 locals recommend
Lac de Montriond
125 locals recommend
The lake is a serene spot for walking around, or taking part in the many activities in summer. It is stunning on a crisp winters day. Great for dog walks too.
Great for walkers, runners, pony rides ect
35 locals recommend
Parc des Dérêches
502 Rte du Palais des Sports
35 locals recommend
Great for walkers, runners, pony rides ect
Great for skiiing advanced slopes and a whole day out over to Chatel in powder snow is priceless
83 locals recommend
Avoriaz
83 locals recommend
Great for skiiing advanced slopes and a whole day out over to Chatel in powder snow is priceless
Beautiful old town, lovely squares for people watching.
445 locals recommend
Geneva
445 locals recommend
Beautiful old town, lovely squares for people watching.

Food scene

The best pan-asian food this side of Geneva
13 locals recommend
Hideout Hostel
60 Rte des Udrezants
13 locals recommend
The best pan-asian food this side of Geneva
Great SAvoyard and international cuisine. Ideal for date night
52 locals recommend
La Chaudanne
590 Rte de la Plagne
52 locals recommend
Great SAvoyard and international cuisine. Ideal for date night
Traditional savoyard, cosy with great service
21 locals recommend
La Grange à couscous
60 Chem. de la Coutettaz
21 locals recommend
Traditional savoyard, cosy with great service

Neighborhoods

Chilled vibe next to a lovely little stream. Lots of goats and good hikes up to the waterfall Brochaux
8 locals recommend
Ardent
8 locals recommend
Chilled vibe next to a lovely little stream. Lots of goats and good hikes up to the waterfall Brochaux
Amazing for mountain bikers. Good food and excellent for kids too. Visit the lake in the summer for fun on the Wibit - a giant inflatable playground on water
86 locals recommend
Les Gets
86 locals recommend
Amazing for mountain bikers. Good food and excellent for kids too. Visit the lake in the summer for fun on the Wibit - a giant inflatable playground on water

City advice

Travelling with kids

The local creche is an excellent resource.

If you are travelling with toddlers the creche offers affordable childcare while you ski
Useful phrases

Bonjour, Ou est la toilet s'il vous plait

where is the toilet please
Ways to save

Pack a picnic for the mountain. Food can be pricey.

The local supermarket offers good salad boxes and baguettes