Manigod, Alpine commune in Haute-Savoie, France.
Description
Manigod is an administrative commune in Haute-Savoie that covers a mountainous area with elevations ranging from 719 to 2,485 meters. The terrain features alpine peaks, valleys, and scattered villages positioned throughout this landscape.
History
The area was established as a French commune and developed into its current administrative structure within the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. Over time, it grew as a local center with schools, services, and public facilities.
Culture
The local community maintains cheese-making traditions that shape daily life, with farmers following time-tested methods passed down through families. You can see this craft woven throughout the region's everyday practices and landscape.
Practical
The area has several ski areas and winter sports facilities that operate during the colder months. The high elevations and mountain terrain require appropriate gear and preparation for outdoor winter activities.
Did you know?
The River Fier originates within this territory and flows through the landscape as a defining waterway of the region. This water system has long shaped where people settled and how they used the land.
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