Places to see
Drouzin le Mont makes an excellent base to explore the surrounding alpine towns and villages.There are plenty of things to do and see, whether it be skiing further a field or visiting some of the nearby attractions.
Les Lindarets. In summer the village is home to a large herd of goats that amble between the visitors, restaurants and shops seeking out anyone willing to feed them. In winter, they leave and Les Lindarets is transformed into a snow-bound terrace - a great stop-off for lunch after a morning's skiing.
To get to Les Lindarets in winter, take the Ardent Telecabine (bubble lift) and walk, ski or snowshoe to the village.
Lake Montriond is a popular stop-off for visitors and locals alike, though at 33 hectares, it never feels crowded. In winter, the lake freezes and offers the opportunity for under-ice diving (see opposite). There are prepared tracks for cross-country skiing which is free of charge.
The Aulps Abbey is a beatiful ruin of a 11c Cistercian monestary. It is located in the village of St Jean d'Aulps, about 5km away.
The old monastic farm, has been restored and now houses the museum of the "Domaine de Découverte de la Vallée d’Aulps".
Les Gorges du Pont du Diable has been created by erosion in the limestones préalpes Chablais. The Dranse runs into the deep crack in the underground part, dominated by an impressive natural arch: the Devil's Bridge. The gorge is located at Le Jotty, about 10 minutes away.
Things to do
Fancy a day away from the slopes? There're plenty of other things to do around Drouzin le Mont:
LOCAL MARKETS -
Monday a.m: Thonon les Bains
Tuesday a.m: Evian les Bains
Wednesday a.m: Morzine, Châtel
Thursday a.m: Les Gets, Thonon les Bains
Friday a.m: Evian, La Chapelle d’Abondance
Sunday a.m: Abondance
ICE SKATING - There are ice skating rinks in many of the nearby towns.
DOG-SLEIGH - Dog-sleigh driving takes place at La Baume or around Drouzin le Mont.
SNOWSHOE WALKS - Trekking begins at Le Biot. For more information enquire at the ski school at Drouzin le Mont.
UNDER ICE DIVING - Ice diving at Lake Montriond begins as soon as the ice forms at the start of winter. Divers are attached by carabiner to a rope running through the water! Instructors will stay by your side at all times.
SLEDGING BY NIGHT - This toboggan run in Morzine takes place at dusk once the last skiers have left the mountain. Your safety is assured by Mountain Safety teams.
FAMILY SWIMMING - Fabulous pools at La Cite de l'eau in Publier. Includes a wave pool, jacuzzis and wading pool for younger children.
THERMAL SPA - Want something more relaxing? Benefit from the exceptional virtues of the warmest thermal water in Switzerland at Les Bains de Lavey. The two outdoor pools, one measuring more than 1000 m2, and the indoor pool are open all year round and maintain a temperature of 32°C to 36°C (90° to 97°F).