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Saint-Jean-d'Aulps

Rhône-Alpes, France · Europe

About Saint-Jean-d'Aulps

Saint-Jean-d'Aulps works well as a base: 15 minutes from Morzine, 20km from Route des Grandes Alpes.

Saint-Jean-d'Aulps is a town located in Rhône-Alpes, France. With a population of 1,177, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Saint-Jean-d'Aulps 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 Saint-Jean-d'Aulps to your route.

About Saint-Jean-d'Aulps

Saint-Jean-d'Aulps (French pronunciation: [sɛ̃ ʒɑ̃ do]; Arpitan: San Zhan) is a commune in the Haute-Savoie department in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region in south-eastern France. Situated in the heart of the Vallée d'Aulps, as well as being the home to an active farming community, it is popular with holiday-makers in

Read more the Summer, for walking, and in the Winter for skiing as it is a part of the massive Portes du Soleil ski area. The inhabitants are called (in French) the "Jovanétiens". The commune is spread over 40.2 km2 (15.5 sq mi) and has 1,558 inhabitants (2019), 6,900 beds for tourists, 464 main residences, and 1,358 secondary residences. The population density is 39 inhabitants/km2 (2019). Saint-Jean-d'Aulps is surrounded by the communes of Seytroux, Le Biot, Abondance, Essert Romand and Bellevaux. The closest town is Thonon les Bains 25 km (16 mi) away. The river "la Dranse de Morzine" is the main water course through the village. In the commune, at an altitude of 805 m (2,641 ft), is the ski-area "l'Espace Roc d'Enfer". One can ski between 900 and 1,800 m (3,000 and 5,900 ft) above sea level and offers, amongst wild, unspoilt, and preserved terrain, 20 pistes (ski-runs) givings a total of 40 km (25 mi) of tracks. A large portion of these tracks are covered by artificial snow-making machines to make the skiing more snow-sure in lighter Winters. Saint-Jean-d'Aulps also offers many summer-time activities, namely: rock climbing, via ferrata, walking and hiking, mountain-biking routes, fishing, and para-gliding.

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Where is Saint-Jean-d'Aulps located?

Saint-Jean-d'Aulps is located in Rhône-Alpes, France, Europe. The coordinates are 46.2344 latitude, 6.6533 longitude.

What is the population of Saint-Jean-d'Aulps?

Saint-Jean-d'Aulps has a population of approximately 1,177 people, making it a town in France.

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Quick Information

Population
1,177
Continent
Europe
Country
France
Region
Rhône-Alpes
Timezone
Europe/Paris
Coordinates
46.2344, 6.6533

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 Saint-Jean-d'Aulps

8 notable places within an hour's 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.

20 km · about 25 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.

21 km · about 25 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.

25 km · about 30 min drive

castle

Château de Chillon

A medieval island castle on the shores of Lake Geneva, the most visited historic monument in Switzerland.

29 km · about 35 min drive

landmark

Montreux

The 'Pearl of the Swiss Riviera' on Lake Geneva, home to the famous jazz festival, Freddie Mercury's statue, and nearby Château de Chillon.

29 km · about 35 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Lavaux Vineyard Terraces

UNESCO-listed terraced vineyards cascading down to Lake Geneva, cultivated since the 11th century with spectacular views of the Alps.

29 km · about 35 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.

38 km · about 45 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.

43 km · about 50 min drive

Driving roads near Saint-Jean-d'Aulps

  • 20 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.
  • 29 kmLavaux Vineyard TerracesUNESCO-listed terraced vineyards cascading down to Lake Geneva, cultivated since the 11th century with spectacular views of the Alps.
  • 43 kmAiguille du MidiA vertiginous 3,842-meter granite needle reached by a spectacular cable car, offering face-to-face views of Mont Blanc.
  • 43 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.
  • 45 kmCol du PillonA 1,546 m pass in the Vaud Alps between Les Diablerets and Gstaad, the gateway to the Glacier 3000 cable car and a smooth, scenic link on any western Swiss Alps road trip.
  • 48 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

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