Passy is a commune of Haute-Savoie with an area of 80.03 km² and 11,319 inhabitants called the Passerands and Passerandes. Situated in the mountains, this village is part of the canton of Saint-Gervais-les-Bains and its peak reaches 2,880 metres. Its surface area of 8,003 hectares makes it the largest commune in the department.
[The commune of Passy is divided into several hamlets:
- Le Plateau d’Assy
- Chedde
- Marlioz
- Les Plagnes
- The Abbey
The town of Passy is twinned with the German town of Pfullingen.
History and Heritage
On the Assy plateau, sanatoriums were built to take advantage of the local microclimate. Today, the plateau has more than 2,000 beds spread over 20 health establishments. It also has more than a thousand employees.
The tourist sites of Passy
There are three major tourist sites: the Plaine-Joux ski resort, which is well suited to families, the Passy lake leisure centre and the Jardin de Cimes. For thrill-seekers, you should try the Himalayan footbridge at Nant Bordon and the beautiful via ferrata at Curallaz. The Jardin des Cimes is an opportunity to discover the flora of the Alps during an unforgettable walk.
Passy’s tourist attractions also include the Platé desert, which is made up of lapiaz, typically characteristic of a karstic relief.
Top rated hotels
There is no shortage of tourist accommodation, particularly flats, in Passy. They can be found on the hillside or in the valley, a twenty-minute drive from the Plaine-Joux ski slopes.
Depending on your budget, we have selected two establishments in Passy that offer excellent value for money and have very good customer reviews:
Hotel Le Tourisme
Rates start at € 65 per night.
Mont Blanc Views Apartments
From 140 € per night.
What to do in Passy in case of rain?
The resort offers many activities if the weather is not good:
- The municipal boulodrome with 8 indoor and 8 outdoor games for playing boule lyonnaise. Address: 844 avenue de l’Aérodrome, Marlioz, 74190 Passy.
- The cinema “La Caméra” which shows films every Monday for 5 €. Address: Rue de l’Église, 74190 Passy.
- The “Espace forme du Palais ” is the largest sports hall in the Alps with 1,200 m². Address : 247, route du Palais de sports 74120 Megève.
- Piscine de Marlioz: this indoor swimming pool has a 25-metre pool. In summer, the pool opens onto a shady park. Address: 489 avenue de Saint-Martin, 74190 Passy.
- Notre-Dame-de-Toute-Grâce church : a guided tour for juniors to understand the contribution of contemporary art in the construction of religious buildings. Address: place de l’église, 74190 Passy.
Cultural and sports facilities
Sports
The ski resort of Passy Plaine-Joux
Cultural events
The town of Passy offers a wide range of cultural and festive events throughout the year:
The Festival des Hauts Plateaux
The Musicales of Assy
The event takes place during the first week of August.
The Nature Autrement Adventure Film Festival
Address: rue de l’Église, 74190 Passy.
Péplum Odyssée et Cie
Education
There are several schools in the commune:
- The Abbey primary school: 62 rue du Lycée,
- The Chedde-Faubourg nursery school,
- Marlioz primary school, 61 avenue des Grandes Platières,
- Chedde-centre primary schools, 226 Grande rue Salvadore-Allende,
- Chedde-le-Haut primary school, 59 rue Pierre Bosson,
- Passy-chef-lieu primary schools, 65 avenue Henry Ducoudray,
- Plateau d’Assy primary schools, 108 rue des Clairs,
- The Varens secondary school, 361 avenue Paul Eluard,
- René Dayve Mont Blanc High School, 71 rue du Lycée.
Market in Passy
Public transport
It is necessary to register online, to go to the town hall or the tourist office to register and pay a weekly subscription of 15 € or 40 € for the year. Journeys can be booked by calling 0 800 20 13 74. Montenbus collects people with reduced mobility from their homes. This public transport service runs every day except Sundays and public holidays from 8.30am to 12.15pm and from 1.45pm to 6.30pm.
Town Hall
Passy Town Hall
It is located at 1, place de la Mairie 74190 Passy. The town hall is open: Monday to Thursday from 9 am to 12 pm and from 1.30 pm to 5 pm (closed at 4 pm on Fridays). Website of the Passy town hall
The Tourist Office
It is located in the reception hall of the Mountain Store, avenue Léman Mont Blanc. Website of the Passy Tourist Office
To ski in the area
- Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval ski resort
- Flaine ski resort
- Combloux ski resort
- Saint Gervais Mont Blanc ski resort