Mieussy
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Mieussy
Miœci (Savoyard) | |
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 A view of the bridge of Mieussy | |
 Coat of arms | |
 Location of Mieussy | |
  Mieussy  Mieussy | |
| Coordinates: 46°08′05″N 6°31′24″E / 46.1347°N 6.5233°E | |
| Country | France |
| Region | Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes |
| Department | Haute-Savoie |
| Arrondissement | Bonneville |
| Canton | Cluses |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2020–2026) | Régis Forestier[1] |
Area 1 | 44.45 km2 (17.16 sq mi) |
| Population (2023)[2] | 2,530 |
| • Density | 56.9/km2 (147/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code | 74183 /74440 |
| Elevation | 571–2,011 m (1,873–6,598 ft) |
| Website | Mieussy.eu |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Mieussy (French pronunciation: [mjøsi]; Savoyard: Miœci)[3] is a commune in the Haute-Savoie department in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France. It is a traditional Alpine farming village in the Vallée du Giffre, around 35 kilometers east of Geneva. The area is known for its scenic views, skiing, and local foods. It is host to the "Foire d' Automne", a harvest festival which runs for two days in October.
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 1968 | 1,141 | — |
| 1975 | 1,167 | +0.32% |
| 1982 | 1,169 | +0.02% |
| 1990 | 1,346 | +1.78% |
| 1999 | 1,739 | +2.89% |
| 2007 | 2,052 | +2.09% |
| 2012 | 2,118 | +0.64% |
| 2017 | 2,340 | +2.01% |
| 2023 | 2,530 | +1.31% |
| Source: INSEE[4] | ||
Winter skiing
Mieussy has its own high-altitude ski resort, Sommand,[5] starting at 1,500 metres (4,900 ft) and with 60 kilometres (37 mi) of downhill runs suitable for all levels. This is integrated over and around the surrounding mountains to the neighboring ski resort of Praz de Lys.[6]
Summer
Mieussy has one of the largest commune areas with many traditional chalet farm hamlets. These small rural farms continue the traditions with the passing of century, making a range of savoyard products, including reblochon.[citation needed] The Fruitiere in the village sells locally made farm produce, including reblochon.
In the summer, maps of the surrounding hiking trails lead through meadows and forests up into the mountains and are available from the Mieussy tourist office.
Each year the village is host to the traditional farmers harvest market, Mieussy "Foire d' Automne", when thousands spill into its streets to buy sweet chestnuts, fresh pressed apple juice, Savoyard meats and cheeses in a general celebration of the harvest. The festival runs for two days in October and is the largest authentic farmers festival in the region.
