Verchaix Explained

Verchaix
Commune Status:Commune
Image Coat Of Arms:Blason ville fr Verchaix.svg
Coordinates:46.0972°N 6.6769°W
Arrondissement:Bonneville
Canton:Cluses
Insee:74294
Postal Code:74440
Mayor:Joël Vaudey[1]
Term:2020 - 2026
Elevation M:788
Elevation Min M:654
Elevation Max M:2092
Area Km2:15.89

Verchaix is a commune in the Haute-Savoie department in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region in south-eastern 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.

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Répertoire national des élus: les maires. data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises. 2 December 2020. fr.