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Fillière
ℹ️Practical info — Fillière
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🌤 Weather — 5 days
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💡 Tips
- To avoid the crowds of nearby Annecy, start your mountain hikes early in the morning.
- The weather in the Savoy Alps can change quickly, always pack an extra layer even in summer.
- When driving on the winding mountain roads between the villages, yield to ascending vehicles.
- Look out for farm signs selling fresh Reblochon and Tomme cheese directly from the producers.
- The Plateau des Glières is not only a nature spot but a significant WWII resistance memorial; respect the historic atmosphere.
🍽 Food
Enjoy this rich potato and Reblochon cheese dish at a traditional mountain auberge.
Savoyard sausages usually served with polenta, best tried in a local village tavern.
Ask for farm-direct Reblochon and Abondance in the local grocery stores.
🛍 Shopping · 🧘 Quiet spots
Find regional Savoyard products and mountain gear in the largest village of the municipality.
Buy honey, cheese, and cured meats straight from the alpine farms scattered across the valleys.
A vast, peaceful plateau well-suited for snowshoeing in winter and calm walks in summer.
Stroll along the riverside paths for a cooling and tranquil nature break.
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Fillière is a 'new commune' in the Haute-Savoie department, established on January 1, 2017, following the merger of five municipalities: Aviernoz, Évires, Les Ollières, Saint-Martin-Bellevue, and Thorens-Glières. The municipal territory is geographically diverse, ranging from rolling hills to the rugged limestone cliffs of the Bornes massif. Historically, Thorens-Glières holds particular significance as the birthplace of Saint Francis de Sales and as a crucial center for the French Resistance on the Glières Plateau during World War II. Today, Fillière is a dynamic residential community that benefits from its proximity to Lake Annecy and the Swiss border. The local economy is a blend of traditional mountain agriculture, including cheese production, local craftsmanship, and tourism, specifically focused on hiking and winter sports.
- Location: Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
- Top sights: Plateau des Glières · Château de Thorens · Château de Sales
- Nearby: La Roche-sur-Foron (9 km)
- Population: ~10.075
Best time to visit & climate
The most pleasant time to visit is Jun–Aug.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °C | -1 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 4 | 0 |
| Rain mm | 98 | 73 | 90 | 75 | 111 | 100 | 93 | 99 | 76 | 92 | 96 | 106 |
Geography
Facts
- Population: 10,075 residents (2021 data).
- Area: The extensive municipal territory covers 89.15 km².
- Elevation: Ranges from 480 to 2,004 meters (Pointe de Sous-Dine).
- History: The Glières Plateau was a vital site for weapons airdrops in 1944.
- Notable figure: Saint Francis de Sales was born in 1567 at the Château de Thorens.
- Climate: Typical mountain climate with snowy winters.
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