The resort of Praz de Lys Sommand is located in the Haute-Savoie region of France and offers a wide range of activities for your holidays, both in summer and winter. You can practice downhill or cross-country skiing.
The resort
Mieussy is a small village typical of the Haute-Savoie. You can taste the excellent Reblochon cheeseand the Savoy tomme at the Hauts-Fleury dairy.
The slopes
Top rated hotels
To be as close as possible to the ski slopes, you can rent a flat or a hotel room in Praz de Lys Sommand. So all you have to do is enjoy your stay in the Haute-Savoie resort.
Depending on your budget, we have selected five hotels in Taninges and Mieussy that offer excellent value for money. They have very good reviews:
L’Appart’hôtel du Pic
From € 80 per night.
Gîte Balnéo Au Cœur des Alpes
Prices start at € 209 per night.
Le Chalet du Pic Private SPA & Fitness
From €168 per night.
Chalet Hotel Vaccapark
From € 125 per night.
Residence Pierre & Vacances Les Mouflons I and II
Prices start at 110 € per night.
The most beautiful chalets
For an unforgettable holiday in the mountains, we offer you the rental of 3 chalets near Praz de Lys-Sommand which have received excellent customer reviews:
Prazdelys
Le Chalet Du Pic Private SPA & Fitness
Chalet aux 3 biches
Snowshoeing routes
This resort offers beautiful snowshoeing tours to discover the sleeping nature during the winter season:
The loop in the centre of the resort
The Farquet loop
The crossing of the Ramaz
Molly’s loop
The loop of the fir trees
A joëring ski ride
Ideas for summer activities
A wide variety of activities are offered to tourists in summer. They allow you to take advantage of this human-sized resort.
- Summer Fastcoot: this scooter has 4 inch low pressure tyres and a telescopic fork. Two downhill tracks are installed: a green agility track and a blue sensation track. The tracks are open from 11/07 to 23/08, the price is 3 € per descent. Address: Piste de Chevaly, Praz de Lys, 74440 Tanninges.
- The Agile Beech: this activity, supervised by a guide, allows you to learn to climb trees. This ecology lesson teaches you about vegetation and respect for nature. Tree climbing is practiced on the sites of Tanninges and Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval. Open from 01/06 to 31/10. The minimum age is 7 years. PRM are welcome.
- La Ferme aux Escargots d’Arno: this educational farm allows children to discover the job of a snail farmer and to play with gastropods. Located in Mieussy, the price is 5 € and 3 € for children aged 3 to 14.
- Taste at the farm: this gourmet outing offers a tasting of Savoyard products with the flavours of the mountain pastures. Schedule: Monday to Saturday from 4pm from 06/06 to 01/10. Price: 8 € and 6 € for children. Address: Chalets des Bons Fromages, Praz de Lys, 74440 Tanninges.
- Haut-Fleury chairlift: on the way to the 2,000 m altitude, picnic table and orientation are available at the top. It is the starting point for beautiful hikes towards the Haut-Fleury peak. The climb takes 15 minutes, price: 5 € adult, 3 € children. Open from 11/07 to 230/08. Address: Praz de Lys, 74440 Tanninges.
The Chartreuse de Mélan
This ancient monastery dedicated to women has been located in the Giffre valley, not far from Tanninges, for over 700 years. From 1285 to the French Revolution, it housed a community of nuns. Owned by the Haute-Savoie department, this monument can be visited and activities are also offered. The 12th century church has a painted decoration dating from the 15th century. The magnificent 16th century cloister is a testimony to the late Gothic style. At the same time, contemporary sculptures are exhibited in the park of the Charterhouse. The cloister hosts several concerts each summer.Address: Avenue Mélan, 74440 Tanninges, open from 10 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. and from 1.30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Closed on Tuesdays outside the months of July and August. The visit is free.
Every summer discover Festigrat’s
- La pointe du Haut Fleury: at an altitude of 2,000 m, open-air music is offered on this plateau. Access is by the Haut-Fleury chairlift and the descent the same way or on foot to discover the alpine pastures.
- The hamlet of Roche Pallud: located in Sommand, in the meadows, the hamlet of Roche Pallud welcomes every year groups of travelling musicians.
- The old village of Tanninges: from Tanninges, you will cross the old village to reach the park of the castle where the concerts take place.
- The Mieussy viaduct: in the centre of the village of Mieussy, the green esplanade can accommodate a large audience.
The festival offers rock, folk, blues and French song groups. Catering is available in Mieussy and Tanninges. All the sites are equipped with refreshment stands.
Access and public transport
To reach this resort, the choices depend on your means of transport:
- By car: take the A40 motorway. For Tanninges – Praz de Lys, take exit 18: Scionzier-Cluses. For Mieussy-Sommand, take exit 15 Vallée Verte. Important: in winter the Col de la Ramaz road is closed.
- By train: you can choose between the TGV stations of Cluses for Tanninges, Annemasse for Mieussy or Geneva for Praz de Lys Sommand. Transfer is then by taxi, bus or shuttle.
- By plane: Geneva-Cointrin airport is 40 km away.
In terms of public transport, during the winter season, an“eco- shuttle” connects the villages of Taninges and Mieussy with the high altitude sites (1,500 m) of the resort of Praz de Lys Sommand. This collective transport is practical for getting around and doing your shopping or getting to the foot of the slopes. Fare: 1.5 € per day, 13.50 € for a 10 day card. Tickets are on sale at the Tourist Office or individually in the shuttle.