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.
26 km · about 30 min drive
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Ville-la-Grand
Rhône-Alpes, France · Europe
About Ville-la-Grand
Ville-la-Grand is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Gaillard, 26km from Route des Grandes Alpes.
Ville-la-Grand is in Rhône-Alpes, France, with about 7,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Gaillard, about 4 km away.
Ville-la-Grand (French pronunciation: [vil la ɡʁɑ̃]; Savoyard: Vela-la-Grand) is a commune in the Haute-Savoie department in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region in south-eastern France. The commune consists of the main town Ville-la-Grand and the small villages Crêt and Marsaz.
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What is there to see near Ville-la-Grand?
Within an hour or so of Ville-la-Grand: Route des Grandes Alpes (26 km), Lake Geneva (Lac Léman) (38 km), Lake Annecy (38 km), Col des Aravis (41 km).
Are there any good drives near Ville-la-Grand?
The nearest famous roads are Route des Grandes Alpes, Col des Aravis and Col du Grand Colombier.
Where is Ville-la-Grand?
Ville-la-Grand is in Rhône-Alpes, France, about 4 km from Gaillard.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 7,033
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- France
- Region
- Rhône-Alpes
- Timezone
- Europe/Paris
- Coordinates
- 46.2030, 6.2501
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in France
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 Ville-la-Grand
8 notable places within an hour's 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.
38 km · about 45 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.
38 km · about 45 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.
41 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.
45 km · about 50 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.
49 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.
50 km · about 60 min drive
natural wonder
Lac d'Emosson
A high dam lake reached by a steep dead-end road, facing directly across to the Mont Blanc massif. Dinosaur trackways lie on the slabs above it.
54 km · about 65 min drive
Driving roads near Ville-la-Grand
- 26 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.
- 41 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.
- 49 kmLavaux Vineyard TerracesUNESCO-listed terraced vineyards cascading down to Lake Geneva, cultivated since the 11th century with spectacular views of the Alps.
- 50 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.
- 60 kmCol de la Forclaz (Valais)The pass above Martigny on the road to Chamonix, kept open all year and a natural gateway to the Mont Blanc valleys.
- 61 kmAiguille du MidiA vertiginous 3,842-meter granite needle reached by a spectacular cable car, offering face-to-face views of Mont Blanc.
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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