Passy

Passy is an Alpine commune in Haute-Savoie, France, positioned at 532 meters elevation between the Arve River valley and the Fiz mountain range. The settlement spreads across diverse terrain including meadows, forests, and wooded slopes that slope toward the river valley below.

The area was inhabited in Roman times when settlers established a community called Paciacum, from which the modern name derives. This early settlement marked the beginning of continuous habitation in the valley.

The Plateau d'Assy contains the Notre-Dame-de-Toute-Grace church, constructed between 1937 and 1946, recognized as a historical monument since 2004.

The commune is accessible by road and has local services including a town hall administration at the central square. Visitors will find basic amenities and information about local activities and hiking routes in the surrounding mountains.

The area hosts an annual mountain literature festival that brings together authors and readers interested in climbing and mountain exploration. This event showcases writing about Alpine life and outdoor adventure, drawing visitors from across the region.

Location: canton of Saint-Gervais-les-Bains

Location: Haute-Savoie

Location: arrondissement of Bonneville

Elevation above the sea: 1,562 m

Shares border with: Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, Domancy, Les Houches, Magland, Saint-Gervais-les-Bains, Sallanches, Servoz, Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval, Vallorcine

Phone: +33450780003

Email: maire@mairie-passy.fr

Website: http://ville-passy-mont-blanc.fr

GPS coordinates: 45.92361,6.68639

Latest update: December 20, 2025 12:51