Montmélian

Montmélian is an administrative division in Savoie that spans multiple valleys and communities across varied terrain. The area includes towns nestled among rivers, hillsides, and agricultural land.

The area was established as an administrative unit in 1860 and took its current form in 2015 when it merged with a neighboring division. This reshaping brought together communities that were previously separate.

Wine production shapes the daily life and landscape of the area, woven into the identity of the communities here. You see vineyards everywhere and feel this tradition in how locals speak about their land.

The area is best explored by car since the communities are spread across varied terrain and distances. Local walking paths connect many villages and offer an alternative way to experience the landscape.

Historic wine presses and traditional equipment scattered throughout the communities reveal how wine production has worked here for many generations. These tools are displayed in local museums and visible in some village squares.

GPS coordinates: 45.50099,6.05880

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:25