Need some peace and quiet? A true natural and emotional rollercoaster, Nancy-sur-Cluses rises from 650 to 2220 meters in altitude: it will send you to cloud nine ! Here, there are no high-rises or crowds: far from real estate developments and mass tourism, the built heritage has remained authentic. Its houses, granaries, and twin ovens are typically Savoyard and have been preserved over time.
A past that combines with the present
From the 17th century onwards, some peasants from the village decided to seek their fortune in distant lands. They went abroad to trade during the off-season.
These itinerant merchants left Nancy-sur-Cluses without goods and got their supplies at the major Swiss fairs. With a basket on their backs or accompanied by a mule, the hawkers carried their goods and went on foot through mountains and valleys. True lovers of their village, those who made their fortune were keen to embellish their homes and offer their parish religious buildings that they had built and decorated. Nancy-sur-Cluses keeps intact the traces of its very present past.
I can't have tartiflette!
For all cyclists who, once they arrive at the Col de Romme, need to water the flowers, hydrate their throats or stock up on good local products, there is the La Rebloche café-bar-restaurant.
Far from being reserved for cyclists, this place is THE meeting place for lovers of Savoyard dishes. So at the table with Fabrice and Marina, the managers, who will introduce you to the country's specialties: fondue, tartiflette, potato fritters. Another local specialty, Vormy cheeses made in the mountain pastures and sold directly by farmers. At an altitude of 1855 meters there is a pleasant smell of fresh cheese.
As a dancer
As we say around here, "it's a tough climb" with this 9,4 km pass averaging 8,5%. A real challenge awaits those who love a good effort. Especially since the finish line isn't in the village of Nancy-sur-Cluses . There are still nearly 3 kilometers at over 9,5% average gradient to the summit: pure bliss! So yes, you'll be burning, suffering terribly, but to the sweet sound of cowbells and with a magnificent view, if you please! At the top, Heidi's homeland welcomes you. A typical hamlet, 100% chalets of the Haute-Savoie region.
Summer, we also like it *
In summer, hiking is the order of the day with Mont-Banc in the viewfinder.
The Col de Romme offers many walks for all levels. Accompanied or in complete freedom, you will necessarily find your happiness.
From the Col de Romme, the 360 ° view is sure to turn heads! View of the Aravis, the Chablais mountains and even the Mont-Blanc range, from the highest points of the village, at an altitude of more than 2000 meters. Enough to motivate the less enthusiastic hikers!
Otherwise, to occupy the children, but also the adults, we thought of everything! Adventure games in the heart of nature await you, each more magical than the next.
For adventurers of climbing, Romme is also a good spot. Recently equipped, the Vuardes cliff is reserved for seasoned climbers. It offers beautiful carbonated airways. Attention, non-mutant climbers refrain!
After waxing the sled *
In the hamlet of Romme, we don't just eat: make way for family skiing!
The village is small, but "friendly". There is no question of cutting corners here! In winter, the ski center is the meeting place for families. Moreover, you will certainly find them seated at around 16 p.m., a good waffle in your hands ...
The resort is "multipass": very accessible by the price of the pass, it offers a children's garden with a snow rope for the little ones up to the black run for experienced skiers who send powder between the bumps.
If you don't ski, put on the snowshoes! Otherwise, opt for a walk on the routes or accompanied by a professional in the heart of nature.
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