Savoy district, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

Places to visit near Frontenex

Frontenex is a town in Savoy district, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, home to about 1,732 people. Within 50 km by road there are 160 places to visit — 86 hill stations & viewpoints, 39 forts & heritage, 25 churches and 5 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Château de Sainte-Hélène-sur-Isère (3 km), Château de Chevron (6 km) and Le Pécloz (8 km).

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Frontenex, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Frontenex, Savoy district, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Frontenex at a glance

Location
Savoy district, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
Population
about 1,732
Coordinates
45.6334° N, 6.3117° E
Places within 50 km
160 (160 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Frontenex

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Frontenex: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Frontenex

170 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Frontenex. The closest is Le Pécloz (8 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Frontenex

59 forts & heritage within 100 km of Frontenex. The closest is Château de Sainte-Hélène-sur-Isère (3 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Frontenex

37 churches within 100 km of Frontenex. The closest is Église Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption (10 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Frontenex

10 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Frontenex. The closest is Parc Naturel Régional du Massif des Bauges (15 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Frontenex

5 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Frontenex. The closest is Lac de Lessy (51 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Museums near Frontenex

3 museums within 100 km of Frontenex. The closest is Maison Rouge (10 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Frontenex

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 36 km on the road.

  1. Start in Frontenex
  2. 3 km Château de Sainte-Hélène-sur-Isère · heritage site, Savoy
  3. 9 km Le Pécloz · viewpoint, Savoy
  4. 5 km L'alpage Et le Col d'Orgeval · viewpoint, Savoy
  5. 10 km La Belle Étoile · viewpoint, Savoy
  6. 3 km Château de Chevron · heritage site, Savoy
  7. 6 km Back to Frontenex

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Frontenex by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints86170Le Pécloz (8 km)
    Forts & heritage3959Château de Sainte-Hélène-sur-Isère (3 km)
    Churches2537Église Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption (10 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens510Parc Naturel Régional du Massif des Bauges (15 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs05Lac de Lessy (51 km)
    Museums33Maison Rouge (10 km)
    Parks12Parc Floral des Thermes (39 km)
    Caves12Grotte de Lamartine (45 km)
    Waterfalls01Cascade de l'Arpenaz (57 km)
    Treks01Via Alpina Red R120 (61 km)

    Frontenex: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Frontenex?

    Château de Sainte-Hélène-sur-Isère (heritage site, about 3 km), Château de Chevron (heritage site, about 6 km), Le Pécloz (viewpoint, about 8 km), L'alpage Et le Col d'Orgeval (viewpoint, about 8 km), La Belle Étoile (viewpoint, about 9 km), Maison Rouge (museum, about 10 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Frontenex?

    160 places on Spotwander: 86 hill stations & viewpoints, 39 forts & heritage, 25 churches, 5 wildlife, forests & gardens, 3 museums.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Frontenex?

    Le Pécloz, about 8 km by road; L'alpage Et le Col d'Orgeval (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Frontenex?

    Château de Sainte-Hélène-sur-Isère, about 3 km by road; Château de Chevron (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Frontenex?

    Église Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption, about 10 km by road; Église Saint-Barthélémy (15 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Frontenex?

    Start in Frontenex, visit Château de Sainte-Hélène-sur-Isère, then Le Pécloz, then L'alpage Et le Col d'Orgeval, then La Belle Étoile, then Château de Chevron, and drive back — about 36 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Frontenex?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Frontenex

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Frontenex’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Frontenex on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.