Hautetour Fortified House

To make a day of it

Maison forte de Hautetour stands in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes (Haute-Savoie), in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France. Adult admission costs 5 EUR. Its opening hours and prices were verified at the source on September 7, 2026.

In Saint-Gervais-les-Bains, this 13th century building now houses a space dedicated to the history of mountaineering and the Compagnie des guides. Through archives, photographs and period objects, visitors learn about the early ascents of Mont Blanc from the Val Montjoie side. The site also hosts temporary contemporary art exhibitions and writers' residencies.

Practical information

Visit duration

Not verified

Wheelchair access

Full visit accessible

Dogs

Not allowed

Parking

Park at the free underground car park 2KM3 in the town centre, then a few minutes' walk ; no parking spaces around the maison forte, except for people with reduced mobility

Physical disability: disabled parking space, access ramp to the building, lift, accessible toilets, accessible by wheelchair with assistance or independently

Where this château is

Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · Haute-Savoie · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

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Address

114 Pass. Mont Joux, 74170 Saint-Gervais-les-Bains

Directions open from wherever you are, by car or public transport.

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Château phone number

+33 4 50 47 78 95

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Heritage status

Protection status unknown

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Sources

Identity, location and official references from Wikidata and the Mérimée register.

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• Wikidata Q67772561
• Official website

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