Thônes in Haute-Savoie is an authentic mountain village in the Alps. At an altitude of 650m, in the Aravis massif, it is ideally located between Lake Annecy, about fifteen kilometers away, and the ski resorts of La Clusaz, Le Grand Bornand, Manigod and Saint Jean de Sixt. In the heart of the unspoiled nature of Val Sulens, all year round, summer and winter, enjoy the charm of a green mountain resort from your hotel in Thônes, the capital of farmhouse Reblochon. You can also reach Switzerland and Geneva on the shores of Lake Geneva in one hour. The Relais Fasthôtel, your hotel in Thônes, 300 meters from the city center, offers you a warm welcome for your stays, weekends, on the road to your vacation or your stopovers.

Stays in Thônes with children: Famille Plus Nature label

The Relais Fasthôtel in Thônes is a reasonably priced hotel, ideal for enjoying your weekends and family vacations.

In 2006, Thônes obtained the "Famille Plus Nature" label awarded to tourist resorts that are involved in the quality of reception by offering activities and entertainment for all generations, children, young people and adults.

Summer in Thônes: nature and mountains in the Avaris massif

Thônes is a green resort from which you can enjoy all outdoor activities, in all seasons. With friends, family, for a day in the open air, during the holidays... Your hotel in Thônes Relais Fasthôtel welcomes all nature lovers and sports enthusiasts!

- Aravis Adventure Park: four levels of acrobatic courses in the forest for all generations and families with children from the age of three!

- Hiking and cycling: the region is a delight for hikers. From your Fasthôtel in Thônes, set off at your own pace for walks and long "nature" or sporty hikes. You can also prepare your itineraries for a few days and reach the mountain refuges of the Tournette and Dent du Cruet massifs.

- Canyoning is practiced in Haute-Savoie in mountain torrents and canyons. Enjoy the sites of the Morette and Belle Inconnue waterfalls. For rafting, canorafting and airboating: join the white waters of the Griffre des Dranses, Fier or Chréan. 15 minutes from Thônes: also enjoy the sports and recreational facilities of the Rando-Aqua park.

- Fishing: at Lake Thuy which is just one kilometer from the city center of Thônes as well as in the rivers Fier, Nom and Borne.

Winter sports from your hotel in Thônes - Haute-Savoie

In Haute-Savoie, the Relais Fasthôtel in Thônes is at the gateway to the ski resorts of Grand-Bornand, La Clusaz, Manigod and Saint-Jean-de-Sixt. With more than 210 km of downhill ski slopes and 215 km of cross-country ski trails, the Massif des Aravis offers an exceptional ski area as well as snow parks for fans of new snow sports.

Also discover the mountains in winter in the heart of wild nature during snowshoe hikes close to preserved flora and fauna.

Thônes and its region: Savoyard heritage and terroir

While the development of tourism in both summer and winter is a major asset for Thônes, agriculture and livestock farming as well as woodworking are still among the main economic activities in the region..

From your hotel in Thônes, set off to discover the rich rural and religious heritage of the town and its surroundings. Churches, hamlets, traditional chalets, chapels, sawmills... Are revealed at the pace of the walks whether they are "nature", family or sporty.

The Reblochon fermier cooperative: in Thônes, visit the production unit from Monday to Friday at 9 a.m. In the shop, open 7 days a week, you will find different raw milk cheeses as well as other mountain farm products.

The "Saveurs des Aravis" association brings together producers of Tomme fermière, Abondance, Reblochon and Chevroton from the valley and the mountain pastures, ambassadors of their land who preserve their know-how. Some welcome you to the farm and in the spring, with their herds of goats and cows that flourish in the green mountain pastures. Also discover the freshness of Biscatin, a mountain cider, made from apple and pear juice.

Thônes market: on Saturday mornings, you will find the flavors and beautiful products of the mountains!

Thônes and its region: festivals and celebrations

May - Les vocales de Thônes: a week with a very diverse program. Voice, choir, orchestra, humor, classical, contemporary music... 8 days during the 2nd half of May.

Mid-August - The Reblochon festival in La Clusaz: a great day dedicated to the famous cheese! A popular festival atmosphere, parade of herds and floats, folk dances, tastings and Savoyard meals, discovery of the productions and products of artisans, breeders and farmers... 1 day.

End of September - The Saint Maurice Fair in Thônes, which celebrated its 2012th anniversary in 700, is a large gathering of agricultural events with its competitions, crafts, commerce and popular events. Not to be missed! 2 days.

November - Resistance Film Festival: films, meetings and exhibitions about all forms of resistance. Past and contemporary, they have been conducted throughout the world to preserve all freedoms to be, to think and to live as well as the values ​​of peace, democracy and fraternity. About ten days around mid-November.

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