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Les Contamines-Montjoie
Les Contamines-Montjoie (French pronunciation: [le kɔ̃tamin mɔ̃ʒwa]; Savoyard: Lé Kontamnè-Monzhoué) is a commune in the Haute-Savoie department in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region in south-eastern France.
The original name of the village, Les Contamines, is from the word contamines, which in the ancient local dialect meant ploughable land on the estate of the squire.
In 1760, the parish became independent of the parish of Saint-Nicolas de Véroce.
The creation of the local Mountain Guides Company which was established in 1850, marked the first corporation in the village dedicated to tourism. Further development surged after 1900, in the form of hotels, restaurants, and, in 1911, a local ski club. The first ski lift began operation in 1937.
After World War II, in 1949, the name was changed to Les Contamines-Montjoie. The first chair lift opened three years later, in 1952, along with a summer attraction at l'Etape.
Les Contamines-Montjoie is located in the French Alps. It is approximately 11⁄4 hours from the airport of Geneva and 15 minutes from the Saint-Gervais-les-Bains-Le Fayet train station and from the A40 Highway (exit 21). Les Contamines-Montjoie is situated in between the well known resorts of Chamonix and Megève, it is close to Mont Blanc which means that it is used for both mountain climbing in the Summer and skiing in the Winter. Its proximity to Chamonix means that access to Italy is easy via the Mont Blanc Tunnel.
The village of Les Contamines-Montjoie is a jewel at the heart of the Mont Blanc region. The sensation of a hidden valley results in a very close knit local community. The village has preserved its historic aspect. More than 70% of old farm buildings have been restored in respect of the local Savoy architecture.
Created in 1979, the nature reserve, La réserve naturelle des Contamines-Montjoie, covers more than 5,500 hectares (14,000 acres) of varied terrain rising from 1,100 to 3,800 meters (3,600 to 12,500 ft) high and covering forests, pastures, torrents, rocks, snow fields and glaciers. A local association ensures a link between the reserve and the general public. The information centre, located in the village centre, can recommend various activities for all age groups.
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Les Contamines-Montjoie
Les Contamines-Montjoie (French pronunciation: [le kɔ̃tamin mɔ̃ʒwa]; Savoyard: Lé Kontamnè-Monzhoué) is a commune in the Haute-Savoie department in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region in south-eastern France.
The original name of the village, Les Contamines, is from the word contamines, which in the ancient local dialect meant ploughable land on the estate of the squire.
In 1760, the parish became independent of the parish of Saint-Nicolas de Véroce.
The creation of the local Mountain Guides Company which was established in 1850, marked the first corporation in the village dedicated to tourism. Further development surged after 1900, in the form of hotels, restaurants, and, in 1911, a local ski club. The first ski lift began operation in 1937.
After World War II, in 1949, the name was changed to Les Contamines-Montjoie. The first chair lift opened three years later, in 1952, along with a summer attraction at l'Etape.
Les Contamines-Montjoie is located in the French Alps. It is approximately 11⁄4 hours from the airport of Geneva and 15 minutes from the Saint-Gervais-les-Bains-Le Fayet train station and from the A40 Highway (exit 21). Les Contamines-Montjoie is situated in between the well known resorts of Chamonix and Megève, it is close to Mont Blanc which means that it is used for both mountain climbing in the Summer and skiing in the Winter. Its proximity to Chamonix means that access to Italy is easy via the Mont Blanc Tunnel.
The village of Les Contamines-Montjoie is a jewel at the heart of the Mont Blanc region. The sensation of a hidden valley results in a very close knit local community. The village has preserved its historic aspect. More than 70% of old farm buildings have been restored in respect of the local Savoy architecture.
Created in 1979, the nature reserve, La réserve naturelle des Contamines-Montjoie, covers more than 5,500 hectares (14,000 acres) of varied terrain rising from 1,100 to 3,800 meters (3,600 to 12,500 ft) high and covering forests, pastures, torrents, rocks, snow fields and glaciers. A local association ensures a link between the reserve and the general public. The information centre, located in the village centre, can recommend various activities for all age groups.