Circuit découverte : Le Genevois et le Vuache (passage par la Suisse)

The Maison du Salève is a lively, friendly place where you can discover the history and heritage of the Salève massif through exhibitions, workshops, guided tours, discovery trails, conferences and even anniversaries.<br/>Located in the countryside at Présilly, Maison du Salève offers unusual activities connected to its exhibitions, including guided tours, workshops, lectures and nature trails. Walks suitable for people of all ages start from the Maison, including the ‘In the footsteps of the Carthusians’ discovery trail, the pilgrim route to Santiago da Compostela, and the Chemin des Convers, which takes you to summit of the Salève.

The Maison du Salève’s eco-boutique features local artisans, food producers and writers.

All year round, discover the home of Santa Claus and his elves, Mother Christmas and the Attic with its sandman. A marvellous world offering a variety of activities depending on the season, but always at the heart of the magic of Christmas.<br/>It's in the Savoy region of France that Santa Claus has made his home, and opens the doors of his dwelling to you. You'll plunge into his daily life as you visit his workshop, his kitchen, his bedroom... all places that have been kept secret until now, and which will be revealed before your very eyes...
A little further on, push open the door of the Maison des Mères Noël to discover their very feminine world. They'll then invite you to come and listen to one of their wonderful stories by the fire in the storytelling house in the garden.
Finally, the Marchand de Sable, guardian of the splendid attic, will encourage children who are old enough to give up their pacifier forever by placing it on the giant luminous Christmas tree.
To prolong the magic a little longer, the crêperie and souvenir store await you.
Open at different times of the year, don't hesitate to check the opening times and seasonal activities. Santa Claus, Mothers Claus and the Sandman will be there every time you visit, to meet you and tell you their many anecdotes.

France's 8th largest theme park, the Grand Parc d'Andilly welcomes you with its four universes that punctuate the year.<br/>Discover the different worlds of the Grand Parc d'Andilly, designed and run by the Petit Pays association.
- Les Grandes Médiévales d'Andilly, a 5-day festival in the heart of the Middle Ages in spring.
- The Grand Parc d'Andilly in summer
- Le Hameau du Père Noël open from spring to early winter.
-Le Grand Parc in winter

Farm visit and discovery of food produced by Mother Nature. Horticultural and kitchen garden greenhouses. Meet donkeys and other farm animals.<br/>La Ferme de Chosal is an educational farm where children can celebrate their birthdays, take part in mini-internships, experience sensory trails, go for walks with a donkey, discover the greenhouses where flowers and vegetable seedlings are produced and sold, and the gardens, and stroll along the Art and Nature trail.

Our eco-boutique also offers vegetables from the Ferme de Chosal and from natural, sustainable agriculture (you can also subscribe to our vegetable baskets), as well as local produce.

Our natural and unusual cabins await you to unwind and relax in an ideal setting on the banks of the Usses river.

We also have rooms available for corporate seminars.

The Ecoboutique, a point of sale and information, a first discovery of our know-how. Here you'll find products grown directly on the farm. You'll be served by disabled workers.<br/>In our store you'll find a range of products: our speciality is vegetables and by-products (spreads, ketchup, etc.), but we also sell herbs and aromatic plants, natural flower arrangements, souvenirs of the visit (wooden toys, specialized books, local handicrafts), local products to tide you over, and gourmet baskets for the holidays.

200m from the oratory, discover a beautiful view over Jura Montains and Rhone river<br/>According to the legend it was built by a peasant girl after she saw her barn miraculously filled with hay.

Atout Pom has 75 acres of orchards on the slopes of the Vuache mountain and benefits from a specific microclimate. We favour natural protection for our crops, which are organic and are produced using integrated fruit production methods.<br/>We grow more than 15 varieties of apples and 5 varieties of pear, chosen for their eating quality. Each year we harvest 1,000 tonnes of apples and 200 tonnes of pears.

Concerts, festivals, events and exhibitions, enjoyed by thousands of visitors, make Fort l'Ecluse an unmissable place to discover and enjoy... Well beyond the borders of Pays de Gex.<br/>Perched above the Rhône, Fort l'Ecluse dominates the skyline. Dating back 700 years, it has many stories to tell. Come and discover them during self-guided or guided tours, through the fascinating scenography of the exhibition ‘Au cœur de la Cluse’ (At the heart of the Cluse) and the spectacular sound and light show "Fort l'Ecluse: 20,000 years of history ". There's something for everyone!
Thanks to its immersive exhibitions, dive into ‘Au cœur de l'orage’ (In the heart of the storm) and set off to ‘discover the lesser horseshoe bats’, the Fort's bats, and explore the temporary exhibition ‘Intuitions croisées’ (Crossed intuitions).
The summer events will thrill you: the 13th edition of the Jazz in Fort l'Ecluse festival, classical concerts by the Soloist Academy, Nuit des étoiles (Night of the Stars), and more.
And for those who want to get active, there are sporting activities: an adventure course with breathtaking views at the Upper Fort, a free-access via ferrata and hikes. Not to mention the challenge of obtaining the famous staircase diploma: climbing the 830 steps of the underground gallery that connects the Lower Fort to the Upper Fort.

We welcome you to Vitam's spacious and bright premises, where you'll find a wide range of brochures on the Monts du Genevois and Haute Savoie regions. You'll also find a calendar of events for the area!<br/>We propose various services like:

- A trilingual reception service
- Topographic guides for sale
- Available documents from 8 am to 10pm even if the reception is closed
- Wifi access

A unique leisure centre, 30 minutes from Annecy and 15 minutes from Geneva. It brings together many leisure options within one space (Aquatic, Vitam'Ludic, Wellbeing & Spa, Fitness, racket sports and climbing), a shopping gallery and restaurants<br/>The region's largest aqua centre offers you fun, multi-track slides (4 indoor, 5 outdoor) a fun paddling pool, a swimming pool, and a balneotherapy area heated to 33°, for all the family, with a torrent river and bubble beds to delight everybody. During the summer, bring the family to take advantage of outdoor leisure activities: grassy beaches and the beach volleyball court! Family rate 15% off (minimum 4 paid entries including one adult and one child).
The latest generation Fitness area gives you an opportunity to vary your pleasures with a climbing hall with natural light, 8 squash and badminton courts, and a set of 110 fitness machines to keep you in trim.
The Well-being & Spa area is a place apart, entirely dedicated to well-being and escape. From the moment you enter this haven of peace, everything invites you to let go of your tension. Relax completely as you pass through the hydro-jets of a vast balneotherapy pool that opens onto a beautiful Mediterranean garden. Around you is a peaceful environment of saunas, hammams, pools heated to different temperature, a rest room and a tea room... Access to the pool area is included in your entry to the well-being area.
To continue your de-stress, Vitam's shopping galley offers retail therapy. Come and discover 20 chill-out shops (home décor, fashion, beauty and well-being), a variety of restaurants, an Ibis Styles hotel that will prolong your well-being through to the early hours, and also the new Migros supermarket where you'll find all our regional products.