Servoz
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What to see in Servoz ?
Enjoy a walk around Servoz to appreciate the natural surroundings and savour some time with the family. Stop of in the baroque-style church, Saint Loup de Servoz. It was built on the site of the former chapel of the Château de la Tour in 1537 and has been successively renovated and added to.
A little further along, the Diosaz waterfalls have been popular with visitors since 1875! There are five waterfalls in all, which you can follow to the heart of the canyon. Here time appears to stand still as you admire the beauty of your natural surroundings.
The imposing Maison du Lieutenant "house" stands out among the village’s other buildings. It was acquired by the municipal council in 2014 and is now an interpretation centre dedicated to mountain farming. Its permanent and temporary exhibitions help visitors understand the area from past to present. The Lieutenant’s house is also a hub of activity, hosting a series of cultural events. Why not stop off there to meet the people of Servoz who will be delighted to tell you all about their village?
In mid-October every year, Servoz hosts a lively sheep fair that is unmissable for anyone in the Chamonix-Mont-Blanc Valley. There is a sheep competition and a whole series of activities for every age, including cider-making, bougnettes (Savoyard potato fritters), music and a tractor show! It is an opportunity for the village to celebrate its farming traditions and culture.
If you want to take some time out and enjoy the simple things in life, Servoz is the ideal destination.
Orchard fresh
The village of Servoz has several orchards producing apples, pears and plums for some sweet indulgence! The place name Servoz is thought to come from Savoyard patois, derived from old French and refers to a woodland.
Located between the Fiz chain and the Mont Blanc Massif, the village invites you to slow down and enjoy the good things in life.
Diosaz's gorges suspended path
Your next adventures in Servoz
What to see in Servoz
You can visit its Baroque-style church, Saint Loup de Servoz. Successively renovated and expanded, it was built on the site of the former chapel of the Château de la Tour in 1537.
A little further on, the Diosaz Gorges have been welcoming visitors since 1875! There you’ll find five waterfalls and gain access to the heart of the canyon. It’s a timeless place where you can let yourself be lulled by its natural beauty.
An imposing building with a mysterious past, the Maison du Lieutenant stands out among the village’s other structures. Purchased by the municipality in 2014, it now serves as an interpretation center for mountain agriculture. Its permanent and temporary exhibitions bridge the gap between the region’s past and present. A space for community and sharing, the Maison du Lieutenant hosts numerous cultural events. Be sure to stop by to meet the residents of Servoz, who will be delighted to tell you about their village.
Every year in mid-October, Servoz comes alive for the Fall Fair, a must-see event in the Chamonix-Mont-Blanc Valley. There are plenty of activities for all ages: cider-making, bougnettes (Savoyard potato fritters), live music, and a tractor exhibition are all on the agenda! The village celebrates its local heritage and farming culture through this event.
Fresh from the Orchards
With its abundance of orchards, the village of Servoz produces apples, pears, and plums to the delight of food lovers! “Servoz” is believed to be a Savoyard dialect word, derived from Old French, meaning “wood.”
Nestled between the Fiz mountain range and the Mont Blanc massif, the village invites you to take the time to enjoy life’s simple pleasures.
Servoz by the Numbers
- 815 m
- Elevation at the center of Servoz
