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Mieussy
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| name | Mieussy |
| commune status | Commune |
| image | Mieussy.jpg |
| caption | A view of the bridge of Mieussy |
| image coat of arms | Blason ville fr Mieussy.svg |
| arrondissement | Bonneville |
| canton | Cluses |
| INSEE | 74183 |
| postal code | 74440 |
| mayor | Régis Forestier |
| term | 2020–2026 |
| coordinates | |
| elevation min m | 571 |
| elevation max m | 2011 |
| area km2 | 44.45 |
| population | |
| population date | |
| population footnotes | |
| website | Mieussy.eu |
| native name | Miœci (Savoyard) |
|image coat of arms = Blason ville fr Mieussy.svg Mieussy (; Savoyard: Miœci) 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.
Population
|1968 |1141 |1975 |1167 |1982 |1169 |1990 |1346 |1999 |1739 |2007 |2052 |2012 |2118 |2017 |2340
Winter skiing
Mieussy has its own high-altitude ski resort, Sommand, starting at 1500 m and with 60 km 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.
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. 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.
Paragliding
Mieussy became known as the birthplace of paragliding when in June 1978 three friends, Jean-Claude Bétemps, André Bohn, and Gérard Bosson, were inspired by an article on ‘slope soaring’ in the Parachute Manual magazine. They calculated that on a suitable slope, a square parachute could be inflated by running down a slope; Bétemps launched from Pointe du Pertuiset, Mieussy, and flew 100 m. Andre Bohn followed him and glided down to the football pitch in the valley 1,000 m below. ‘Parapente’ was born (pente being French for slope).
A paragliding school and introductory tandem flights are offered by the Mieussy football pitch.
References
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References
- (13 September 2022). "Répertoire national des élus: les maires". data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises.
- [https://www.insee.fr/fr/statistiques/4515315?geo=COM-74183#ancre-POP_T1 Population en historique depuis 1968], INSEE
- "Accueil - ESF Sommand".
- (2018-11-26). "Praz de Lys Sommand Tourisme - The resort with great deals".
- Murillo, Xavier. "David Barish, The Forgotten Father of Paragliding". Flyaboveall.com.
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