Mercury is a village on the mountain slopes above Albertville. Home to around 3,500 people, it sits in Savoie at the meeting point of several Alpine valleys, with forests covering about half of its land. Its inhabitants are still called Chevronnais, from the commune’s former name, Chevron. It is a calm base for the Beaufortain, the Tarentaise and the ski resorts.
Why stay in Mercury
You get mountain views and village calm, minutes from Albertville and within easy reach of lakes, passes and ski areas.
Things to see in and around Mercury
The Fort de Tamié
Overlooking the valley, the Fort de Tamié was built in 1876 to guard the entrance to the Alpine valleys around Albertville. It offers wide views over the mountains.
Heritage of the Chevron lords
The commune had two castles: the Château-Vieux, mentioned in the 12th century and destroyed by fire in the 14th, and the château de Chevron near the church. The neo-Romanesque church of Saint-Pierre dates from 1834.
Albertville and Conflans
In Albertville, host of the 1992 Winter Olympics, the medieval hilltop village of Conflans is a must.
Lakes and mountains
Lake Annecy, the Beaufortain with its famous cheese, and the ski resorts of the Tarentaise are within an hour or so.
Best time to visit
June to September for hiking and lakes; December to April for skiing.
Getting there
Albertville station has trains to Chambéry and Lyon, and seasonal services from Paris. The nearest airports are Chambéry, Geneva and Lyon. A car is essential in the mountains.
What to eat
Beaufort cheese, tartiflette, reblochon, diots (Savoie sausages) and Savoie wines.
FAQ
Is this Mercury in Savoie?
Yes – this page is about Mercury near Albertville, in Savoie.
How far is Mercury from Albertville?
Just a few kilometres – about 10 minutes by car.
