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Amancy

Rhône-Alpes, France · Europe

About Amancy

Amancy is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Arenthon, 26km from Lake Annecy.

Amancy is a town located in Rhône-Alpes, France. With a population of 1,949, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Amancy sits in France, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Paris time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Amancy to your route.

About Amancy

Amancy (French pronunciation: [amɑ̃si]; Savoyard: Amanfi) is a commune in the Haute-Savoie department in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region in south-eastern France.

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Where is Amancy located?

Amancy is located in Rhône-Alpes, France, Europe. The coordinates are 46.0729 latitude, 6.3289 longitude.

What is the population of Amancy?

Amancy has a population of approximately 1,949 people, making it a town in France.

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Quick Information

Population
1,949
Continent
Europe
Country
France
Region
Rhône-Alpes
Timezone
Europe/Paris
Coordinates
46.0729, 6.3289

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in France

Police
17
Ambulance
15
Fire
18
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

Carrying a warning triangle and hi-vis vest in your vehicle is mandatory. Motorway emergency phones connect to official breakdown services only.

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Worth the detour from Amancy

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

mountain pass

Col des Aravis

A 1,486 m pass between La Clusaz and Flumet with a tiny chapel at the summit and a postcard head-on view of Mont Blanc framed by alpine pastures.

25 km · about 30 min drive

natural wonder

Lake Annecy

Europe's purest lake, a dazzling turquoise jewel framed by the French Alps and the charming pastel-hued old town of Annecy.

26 km · about 30 min drive

waterfall

Cascade du Rouget

Known as the 'Queen of the Alps,' this dramatic 90-meter double waterfall cascades down a cliff face in Haute-Savoie.

30 km · about 35 min drive

famous road

Route des Grandes Alpes

France's ultimate driving route: ~700 km from Lake Geneva to the Riviera over 16 great alpine cols including Iseran and Galibier. Pin marks the traditional start at Thonon-les-Bains.

35 km · about 40 min drive

landmark

Chamonix-Mont-Blanc

The legendary Alpine resort town nestled at the foot of Mont Blanc, Europe's highest peak at 4,808 meters.

45 km · about 50 min drive

natural wonder

Lake Geneva (Lac Léman)

Western Europe's largest lake, shared with France, framed by the Alps and lined with vineyards, castles, and the famous Jet d'Eau fountain.

46 km · about 55 min drive

mountain pass

Col du Grand Colombier

A fearsome Jura mountain climb with four different approaches, all featuring extreme gradients up to 22% on narrow forest roads popular with cycling purists.

48 km · about 55 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Aiguille du Midi

A vertiginous 3,842-meter granite needle reached by a spectacular cable car, offering face-to-face views of Mont Blanc.

48 km · about 55 min drive

Driving roads near Amancy

  • 25 kmCol des AravisA 1,486 m pass between La Clusaz and Flumet with a tiny chapel at the summit and a postcard head-on view of Mont Blanc framed by alpine pastures.
  • 35 kmRoute des Grandes AlpesFrance's ultimate driving route: ~700 km from Lake Geneva to the Riviera over 16 great alpine cols including Iseran and Galibier. Pin marks the traditional start at Thonon-les-Bains.
  • 48 kmCol du Grand ColombierA fearsome Jura mountain climb with four different approaches, all featuring extreme gradients up to 22% on narrow forest roads popular with cycling purists.
  • 48 kmAiguille du MidiA vertiginous 3,842-meter granite needle reached by a spectacular cable car, offering face-to-face views of Mont Blanc.
  • 51 kmCormet de RoselendA 1,968 m Beaufortain pass whose road skirts the turquoise Lac de Roselend reservoir: one of the most photogenic climbs of the Tour de France and the Route des Grandes Alpes.
  • 53 kmMont Blanc TunnelAn 11.6 km tunnel beneath Western Europe's highest mountain, linking Chamonix in France with Courmayeur in Italy: the quickest year-round route between the French and Italian Alps.

Driving in France

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.85/litre
Motorway tolls
~€10.00/100km

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

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