Thônes: capital of Reblochon

Just ten minutes' drive from our chalet in Entremont lies the atmospheric market town of Thônes, the beating heart of the valley of the same name. Anyone who wants to taste the real Savoie — literally and figuratively — has come to the right place. Thônes is known as the capital of Reblochon, the famous creamy mountain cheese.

The heart of the Vallée de Thônes

Thônes lies at the crossroads of the valleys leading to La Clusaz and Le Grand-Bornand. The town has a convivial, authentic atmosphere with arcades, a fine church square and mountains rising on all sides. It is never mass-touristy — and that is precisely why a visit here feels genuine.

The cradle of Reblochon

Reblochon originated centuries ago in the mountain pastures around Thônes. At the local cooperative you see how the farmers deliver their milk and how the cheese with AOP certification is made and matured. You can taste and buy plenty there, alongside other regional cheeses such as Tomme de Savoie and Abondance.

The market and regional produce

The weekly market is an experience in itself. Among the stalls you will find fresh cheese, charcuterie, honey, bread and seasonal vegetables from local farmers. It is the place to stock up for an evening of Savoyard cooking in the chalet.

From cheese to classic

Reblochon is the indispensable base of tartiflette, the most famous dish of the Savoie: a gratin of potato, bacon, onion and melted cheese. In the restaurants around Thônes you taste it at its best, and with a fresh cheese from the market you easily make it yourself in the chalet.

Church, history and culture

The Baroque church of Thônes, with its characteristic onion-shaped tower, is a fine example of Savoyard Baroque. In the town you will also find a regional museum that brings to life the history, rural life and the resistance in the mountains.

Nature and walks around

Around Thônes lie countless hiking and cycling routes through forests and along mountain streams. The green hills and the nearby water make it a fine base for a quiet day in nature, also with children.

An outing from Entremont

Thanks to the short distance you easily combine Thônes with a day hiking in the Massif des Aravis. Taste the Savoyard cuisine and bring the flavours back to the chalet. Take a look at the available dates and plan your stay in the Aravis.