Verchaix  Verchaix is a commune in the Haute-Savoie department in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region in south-eastern France. Verchaix is located on a small plateau above the north bank of the river Giffre. The commune spans an altitude of 654m to 2092m. There are a small number of hotels and restaurants and Verchaix is a summer and skiing holiday destination. The name Verchaix is taken from the verdant south-facing slopes that have traditionally been used in viticulture.