A village in the mountains

Albiez-le-Jeune, Albiez-Montrond and their many hamlets, such as Le Chef-lieu, Le Mollard and La Saussaz, offer an immersion in authentic mountain heritage. Each hamlet reflects a unique facet of mountain life, punctuated by the seasons and local culture.

• Gévoudaz: pronounced “G’voude”, the first hamlet in Albiez at 753 metres, Gévoudaz is the birthplace of Opinel cutlery, founded by the Opinel family in the 19th century. Today, there is a tourist trail where you can discover the history of this famous knife, a symbol of Savoyard craftsmanship.
• La Cochette: the hamlet of La Cochette, at an altitude of 1,362 metres, lies below the Chef-lieu on the D80. Probably named after its steep-sided position (“cocha” in Latin means “notch”), La Cochette still has its 19th-century chapel, which remains a central symbol for this traditional hamlet.
• Le Chef-lieu: situated at an altitude of 1,545 metres, Le Chef-lieu, also known as “Le Plan”, stretches across a vast alpine plateau, rare at this height. Thanks to its sunny exposure, its land was cultivated for rye, barley, oats, cabbage and potatoes. Divided into three traditional districts – the Rue d’en Haut, the Rue du Milieu and the Rue d’en Bas – the Chef-lieu has retained its historic character, while today it is home to shops, restaurants and the tourist office.
• Le Mollard: the hamlet of Le Mollard, at 1,595 metres, lies between Mont Emy and Crêt du Châtel. Overlooking Albiez-Montrond, it is a central point, along with the Chef-lieu, for activities and entertainment in summer and winter.