Les Contamines-Montjoie, Alpine commune in Haute-Savoie, France.
The commune stretches across an elevation of 1164 meters within the canton of Saint-Gervais-les-Bains, featuring mountains and natural reserves throughout its territory.
The administrative structure of Les Contamines-Montjoie evolved as part of the Haute-Savoie department, establishing its position within the arrondissement of Bonneville.
Local governance maintains strong connections with residents through regular council meetings, census activities, and support for community associations throughout the year.
The municipality provides essential services including waste management, water supply, and an online payment platform for various administrative fees and school-related expenses.
The hunting calendar permits activities on specific weekdays and holidays, with local authorities implementing protective measures for both hunters and wildlife populations.
Location: canton of Saint-Gervais-les-Bains
Location: Haute-Savoie
Location: arrondissement of Bonneville
Elevation above the sea: 2,075 m
Shares border with: Courmayeur, Beaufort, Bourg-Saint-Maurice, Hauteluce, Saint-Gervais-les-Bains
Phone: +33450470020
Email: accueil@mairie-lescontamines.com
Website: http://mairie-lescontamines.com
GPS coordinates: 45.82167,6.72917
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:41
The French Alps encompass several hundred kilometers of ski slopes spread across various mountain ranges. Ski areas such as the Three Valleys, linking Courchevel, Meribel, and Val Thorens, or Paradiski, connecting La Plagne and Les Arcs, provide extensive networks suitable for both beginners and experienced skiers. In Chamonix, the Mont Blanc massif offers technical descents, while high-altitude resorts like Tignes and Les Deux Alpes ensure snow cover thanks to their glaciers. Facilities include efficient ski lifts and simplified access from the valleys. Some resorts like Avoriaz stand out for their car-free organization, while others like Val d'Isère and Alpe d'Huez attract skiers with their significant elevation changes and long runs. These destinations enable winter sports from December to April, with opportunities for summer skiing on certain glaciers.
Les Contamines-Montjoie / Hauteluce
5.7 km
Evasion Mont Blanc
3.8 km
Église Notre Dame de la Gorge, près des Contamines-Montjoie
3.5 km
Dômes de Miage
5.5 km
Mont Joly
2.8 km
Aiguille des Glaciers
7.5 km
Aiguille de Tré la Tête
7.2 km
Glacier de Bionnassay
6.3 km
Armancette Glacier
4.2 km
Réserve naturelle nationale des Contamines-Montjoie
4.7 km
Glacier de Tré-la-Tête
5.8 km
Tête Sud des Fours
10.1 km
Aiguille de Roselette
6.4 km
Tête Nord des Fours
9.6 km
Mont Tondu
6.8 km
Aiguilles de la Penaz
8.8 km
Glacier des Glaciers
7.9 km
Glacier de Miage
5.3 km
Chalets de Miage
3.1 km
Mont Joux
5 km
Croix du Christ
4.2 km
Tête de la Cicle
8.1 km
Ruisseau du Dorinet
7.4 km
Mont Géroux
3 km
Lanchettes Glacier
7.3 km
Grès Singuliers
10 km
Aiguille de la Bérangère
4.4 km
Tête du Véleray
4.4 kmReviews
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