The village of Saint Jean d'Aulps
Central to the Vallée d'Aulps, the village of Saint Jean d’Aulps has inherited its name from the old French word for "alpage", meaning high mountain pasture.
The monks who lived in the Abbey believe Saint Jean d'Aulps lays claim to be the ancestor of the surrounding villages in the Vallée d'Aulps.
Summer
The area is a haven for cyclists both for road and mountain biking with many of the big climbs rode in the Tour De France near by and the tracks and trails Of the Portes Du soliel ski area for the mountain bikers. It is an ideal way to take in the breathtaking views of the mountains for those more energetic.
Hikers and climbers can find beautiful summits and combs: the Graydon comb, the Roc de Tavaneuse and its lake, the Pic de la Corne and many more. There are also a number of outdoor pursuits available, including white water rafting nearby. Of course, there’s also plenty of relaxing to be done in this peaceful haven too.
Ski/Board
Saint Jean d'Aulps has also become an important winter sports resort supporting steady growth every year. It offers many natural advantages for skiers and snowboarders, including the famous Roc d'Enfer circuit (also popular with visitors in the summer). The ski resort has an excellent snow record, and is an integral part of the Portes du Soleil one of the largest in europe. The village has its own slopes and is very close to the areas of Morzine and Avoriaz.
Going out
This quaint little has many places to eat, drink and socialise, as you can imagine. Please check our useful links page for details on our recommendations.
Stats:
Elevation 734–2,240 m (2,408–7,350 ft)
(avg. 801 m/2,628 ft)
Land area1 40.19 km2 (15.52 sq mi)
Population2 1,172 (2006) -
Density 29 /km2 (75 /sq mi)
http://www.valleedaulps.com/file-introduction_patrimoine-1857-UK-N-1840-ETE-DECOUVRIR.html
The Portes de Soleil
The ski area
The Portes du Soleil is perfectly set-up for both summer and winter activities, whether it be skiing, boarding, x-country, mountain biking (VTT), climbing, hiking or white water rafting, the list is endless. There is a vast and beautiful mountain range for all to explore, hundreds of kilometres of trails for cyclists and snow fanatics alike, with many repair stations and an astounding lift network spanning 12 resorts in both France and Switzerland. These include Morzine, Avoriaz and Les Gets to name a few. For more details on these stunning surroundings, please follow this link to the Portes de Soleil site.