Time zone CET (UTC+1) Area 15.89 km² Population 558 (1999) | Canton Samoëns INSEE/Postal code 74294 /74440 Local time Sunday 8:57 AM | |
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Weather 7°C, Wind W at 0 km/h, 90% Humidity | ||
Verchaix is a commune in the Haute-Savoie department in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region in south-eastern France.
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Map of 74440 Verchaix, France
Geography
Verchaix is located on a small plateau above the north bank of the river Giffre. The commune spans an altitude of 654m to 2092m.
Industry
There are a small number of hotels and restaurants and Verchaix is a summer and skiing holiday destination.
Name
The name Verchaix is taken from the verdant south-facing slopes that have traditionally been used in viticulture.
References
Verchaix Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA