Discover Florentia

Florentia combines a river landscape with three districts, specific routes and historical references to the area. This gives you a range of interests to consider when planning your trip: a peaceful walk along the Suran, mountain biking, running or learning about older place names. If you’re looking for a hotel in Florentia, these topics can help you tailor your stay to your own interests.

Districts and historical references

Florentia consists of three districts: Les Babeys, Les Ravaux and the Quartier d'en Bas. These names give the municipality a clear internal structure. If you explore the different areas as you plan your trip, these three names can help you get a more precise sense of Florentia.

The area’s history also offers different points of reference across time. The part belonging to Sacrinia, “en Chagrigna,” is now within the municipality of Florentia. Historically, Sacrinia lay between Florentia and La Balme-d’Épy. The first reference places a subarea within today’s municipality; the second describes Sacrinia’s former location between Florentia and La Balme-d’Épy. For visitors interested in historical landscape features, the distinction between present-day municipal affiliation and the historical description of its location is particularly illuminating.

Walk and linger along the Suran

On the route from Florentia to Liconnas, you can follow the Suran. It meanders quietly along the valley floor, and the surroundings invite you to walk and linger. Here, the river and the landscape take centre stage. This offers a different experience from the sports routes described by length and difficulty: the route along the Suran is a peaceful option for walking and spending time outdoors.

Mountain biking and running on two routes

Two different activities are described for a sporting outing. The “Florentia VTT n°2” route is an easy, 24-kilometre mountain biking trail around Florentia. The “Florentia CAP n°2” route is a moderately difficult, 17-kilometre running route, also around Florentia. The routes therefore differ both in activity and in length and stated difficulty.

At 24 kilometres, the mountain biking route is seven kilometres longer than the running route. When choosing, first consider whether you’d rather cycle or run; then take the respective length and difficulty rating into account. Check the route conditions and availability before setting out.

The Chapelle de la Balme d'Epy

The Chapelle de la Balme d'Epy is located outside Florentia. A pilgrimage is held there every year on 15 August. The chapel stands where an underground stream resurfaces. This distinctive feature connects the site with the stream’s course underground and its reappearance at the surface.

The chapel is a good spot for picnics and relaxing. Together with the pilgrimage, it offers two different perspectives on the site: the annual religious event and the landscape around the point where the stream emerges. The chapel and its surroundings thus complement the walking and sporting opportunities with a destination of their own, shaped by the landscape.

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