famous road
Route des Grandes Alpes
France's ultimate driving route: ~700 km from Lake Geneva to the Riviera over 16 great alpine cols including Iseran and Galibier. Pin marks the traditional start at Thonon-les-Bains.
20 km · about 25 min drive
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Saint-Jean-d'Aulps
Rhône-Alpes, France · Europe
About Saint-Jean-d'Aulps
Saint-Jean-d'Aulps works well as a base: 15 minutes from Morzine, 20km from Route des Grandes Alpes.
Saint-Jean-d'Aulps is in Rhône-Alpes, France, with about 1,200 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Morzine, about 7 km away.
Saint-Jean-d'Aulps (French pronunciation: [sɛ̃ ʒɑ̃ do]; Arpitan: San Zhan) is a commune in the Haute-Savoie department in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region in south-eastern France. Situated in the heart of the Vallée d'Aulps, as well as being the home to an active farming community, it is popular with holiday-makers inRead more
the Summer, for walking, and in the Winter for skiing as it is a part of the massive Portes du Soleil ski area.
The inhabitants are called (in French) the "Jovanétiens". The commune is spread over 40.2 km2 (15.5 sq mi) and has 1,558 inhabitants (2019), 6,900 beds for tourists, 464 main residences, and 1,358 secondary residences. The population density is 39 inhabitants/km2 (2019). Saint-Jean-d'Aulps is surrounded by the communes of Seytroux, Le Biot, Abondance, Essert Romand and Bellevaux. The closest town is Thonon les Bains 25 km (16 mi) away. The river "la Dranse de Morzine" is the main water course through the village. In the commune, at an altitude of 805 m (2,641 ft), is the ski-area "l'Espace Roc d'Enfer". One can ski between 900 and 1,800 m (3,000 and 5,900 ft) above sea level and offers, amongst wild, unspoilt, and preserved terrain, 20 pistes (ski-runs) givings a total of 40 km (25 mi) of tracks. A large portion of these tracks are covered by artificial snow-making machines to make the skiing more snow-sure in lighter Winters. Saint-Jean-d'Aulps also offers many summer-time activities, namely: rock climbing, via ferrata, walking and hiking, mountain-biking routes, fishing, and para-gliding.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Saint-Jean-d'Aulps?
Within an hour or so of Saint-Jean-d'Aulps: Route des Grandes Alpes (20 km), Cascade du Rouget (25 km), Lake Geneva (Lac Léman) (25 km), Lac d'Emosson (28 km).
Are there any good drives near Saint-Jean-d'Aulps?
The nearest famous roads are Route des Grandes Alpes, Col de la Forclaz (Valais) and Col des Aravis.
Where is Saint-Jean-d'Aulps?
Saint-Jean-d'Aulps is in Rhône-Alpes, France, about 7 km from Morzine.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 1,177
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- France
- Region
- Rhône-Alpes
- Timezone
- Europe/Paris
- Coordinates
- 46.2344, 6.6533
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Worth the detour from Saint-Jean-d'Aulps
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
waterfall
Cascade du Rouget
Known as the 'Queen of the Alps,' this dramatic 90-meter double waterfall cascades down a cliff face in Haute-Savoie.
25 km · about 30 min drive
natural wonder
Lake Geneva (Lac Léman)
Western Europe's largest lake, shared with France, framed by the Alps and lined with vineyards, castles, and the famous Jet d'Eau fountain.
25 km · about 30 min drive
natural wonder
Lac d'Emosson
A high dam lake reached by a steep dead-end road, facing directly across to the Mont Blanc massif. Dinosaur trackways lie on the slabs above it.
28 km · about 30 min drive
castle
Château de Chillon
A medieval island castle on the shores of Lake Geneva, the most visited historic monument in Switzerland.
29 km · about 35 min drive
landmark
Montreux
The 'Pearl of the Swiss Riviera' on Lake Geneva, home to the famous jazz festival, Freddie Mercury's statue, and nearby Château de Chillon.
29 km · about 35 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Lavaux Vineyard Terraces
UNESCO-listed terraced vineyards cascading down to Lake Geneva, cultivated since the 11th century with spectacular views of the Alps.
29 km · about 35 min drive
mountain pass
Col de la Forclaz (Valais)
The pass above Martigny on the road to Chamonix, kept open all year and a natural gateway to the Mont Blanc valleys.
33 km · about 40 min drive
Driving roads near Saint-Jean-d'Aulps
- 20 kmRoute des Grandes AlpesFrance's ultimate driving route: ~700 km from Lake Geneva to the Riviera over 16 great alpine cols including Iseran and Galibier. Pin marks the traditional start at Thonon-les-Bains.
- 29 kmLavaux Vineyard TerracesUNESCO-listed terraced vineyards cascading down to Lake Geneva, cultivated since the 11th century with spectacular views of the Alps.
- 33 kmCol de la Forclaz (Valais)The pass above Martigny on the road to Chamonix, kept open all year and a natural gateway to the Mont Blanc valleys.
- 43 kmAiguille du MidiA vertiginous 3,842-meter granite needle reached by a spectacular cable car, offering face-to-face views of Mont Blanc.
- 43 kmCol des AravisA 1,486 m pass between La Clusaz and Flumet with a tiny chapel at the summit and a postcard head-on view of Mont Blanc framed by alpine pastures.
- 44 kmCol du PillonA 1,546 m pass in the Vaud Alps between Les Diablerets and Gstaad, the gateway to the Glacier 3000 cable car and a smooth, scenic link on any western Swiss Alps road trip.
Driving in France
- Drives on
- the right
- Petrol
- ~€1.85/litre
- Motorway tolls
- ~€10.00/100km
When to drive here
April to October
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