Manigod Explained

Manigod
Commune Status:Commune
Arrondissement:Annecy
Canton:Faverges
Insee:74160
Postal Code:74230
Mayor:Stéphane Chausson[1]
Term:2020 - 2026
Intercommunality:CC des Vallées de Thônes
Coordinates:45.8617°N 6.3706°W
Elevation Min M:719
Elevation Max M:2485
Area Km2:44.12
Demonym:Manigodins / Manigodines

Manigod (in French pronounced as /maniɡo/; Manegôd) is a commune in the Haute-Savoie department in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of Eastern France. In 2018, it had a population of 998.

Geography

The linked area of Manigod consists of several different ski areas: La Croix Fry, Merdassier, Manigod Village, among others. The village itself is small and traditional with very few shops, all selling local produce such as the locally made Reblochon. The Plateau de Beauregard is a famous local walk with a view of Mont Blanc.[2] The River Fier has its source in the commune. Nearby villages include Thônes, La Clusaz, Saint-Jean-de-Sixt and Le Grand Bornand. Farther away are the larger cities of Annecy (prefecture) and Chamonix.

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Répertoire national des élus: les maires. data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises. 13 September 2022. fr.
  2. https://en.manigod.com/the-beauregard-plateau-a-natura-2000-site.html The Beauregard Plateau, a Natura 2000 site