Mont-Saxonnex, Mountain commune in Haute-Savoie, France.
Mont-Saxonnex covers approximately 126.28 square kilometers with elevations ranging from 580 to 2,438 meters above sea level, offering varied mountainous terrain and diverse landscapes suitable for year-round outdoor activities.
The commune's name derives from Latin and Celtic roots dating back to the 14th century, including the designation Sersenaco, believed to originate from mons saxorum nigrorum meaning mountain of black rocks.
Local legend tells that during the Middle Ages, a fire raged for seven years, turning the rocks black as coal, which contributed to the mysterious naming of this alpine community in the Savoyard region.
The commune is accessible via regional roads connecting it to nearby towns such as Cluses and Bonneville, with its official website mont-saxonnex.fr providing practical information and event calendars for residents and visitors.
Mont-Saxonnex maintains a watchmaking tradition dating from the 18th century, with local artisans historically producing watch components like pignons and axes that were exported to Geneva-based assemblers throughout the 19th and early 20th centuries.
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