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Menthon-Saint-Bernard

Rhône-Alpes, France · Europe

About Menthon-Saint-Bernard

Menthon-Saint-Bernard is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Sevrier, 2km from Lake Annecy.

Menthon-Saint-Bernard is a town located in Rhône-Alpes, France. With a population of 1,864, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Menthon-Saint-Bernard 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 Menthon-Saint-Bernard to your route.

About Menthon-Saint-Bernard

Menthon-Saint-Bernard (French pronunciation: [mɑ̃tɔ̃ sɛ̃ bɛʁnaʁ]; Arpitan: Menton), commonly referred to simply as Menthon, is a commune on the eastern shore of Lake Annecy in the Haute-Savoie department in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region in Southeastern France. As of 2023, the population of the commune was 1,891.

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Menthon-Saint-Bernard is located in Rhône-Alpes, France, Europe. The coordinates are 45.8599 latitude, 6.1955 longitude.

What is the population of Menthon-Saint-Bernard?

Menthon-Saint-Bernard has a population of approximately 1,864 people, making it a town in France.

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Quick Information

Population
1,864
Continent
Europe
Country
France
Region
Rhône-Alpes
Timezone
Europe/Paris
Coordinates
45.8599, 6.1955

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 Menthon-Saint-Bernard

8 notable places within an hour's 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.

2 km · about 5 min 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.

21 km · about 25 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.

35 km · about 40 min drive

mountain pass

Cormet de Roselend

A 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.

40 km · about 45 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.

46 km · about 55 min drive

mountain pass

Col de la Madeleine

A challenging Tour de France climb in the Savoie Alps at 1993m, with long, winding approaches through pastoral valleys and dense forest.

49 km · about 55 min drive

natural wonder

Mont Blanc

Western Europe's highest peak at 4,808 meters, a snow-capped giant straddling the French-Italian border in the Alps.

52 km · about 60 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.

53 km · about 60 min drive

Driving roads near Menthon-Saint-Bernard

  • 21 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 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.
  • 40 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.
  • 49 kmCol de la MadeleineA challenging Tour de France climb in the Savoie Alps at 1993m, with long, winding approaches through pastoral valleys and dense forest.
  • 54 kmAiguille du MidiA vertiginous 3,842-meter granite needle reached by a spectacular cable car, offering face-to-face views of Mont Blanc.
  • 56 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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Annecy

🇫🇷 France

8 km awayPop. 49,232

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🇫🇷 France

8 km awayPop. 21,521

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