Towns & Villages

War memorials in memory of the inhabitants of the town of Aime who died for France.

Known as Axima during the Roman Empire, Aime has always been a transit town, for commerce first of all and then for tourism. The small town continues the Savoyard tradition of welc…

The vineyard at the gateway to the Maurienne Situated at the confluence of the Arc and Isère rivers, Aiton marks the entrance to the Maurienne valley from the Combe de Savoie.

Self-tour visit of the heritage of the Albertville's Olympic Park (1992). You can visit the new museum "Tremplin 92" in the Olympic Hall and saunter in the Olympic Park with the s…

The medieval city of Conflans offers the charm of yesteryear. discover its narrow streets, old shops, gardens, and baroque church.

After 52 twists and turns through deep forest, the Albiez-le-Jeune plateau emerges, a jewel in its green setting, with the majestic Aiguilles d'Arves as its diamond.

The result of the union of two communes: Albiez-le-Vieux and Montrond. Albiez-Montrond lies on a plateau overlooking the Maurienne valley, opposite the Aiguilles d'Arves.

Its vineyards and murgers, its agricultural plain, its hydroelectric power stations. A green village set against the Lauzière Massif.

The military cemetery was intended to welcome the dead garrisons Esseillon. You can watch the particular two altars where the bodies of the dead were deposited when the frozen grou…

Avrieux, authentic village of Haute Maurienne which can be discovered through its old streets, its Saint-Thomas Becket church, its Redoute Marie-Thérèse, essential element of the b…

The Avérole, at 2050 m is the highest hamlet of Bessans, it has retained its traditional architecture of stone and slate. The Vincendières, typical hamlet, cradle of sculptors Clap…

Located on the immediate outskirts of the Vanoise National Park and at the foot of the mythical pass of the Iseran, Bonneval sur Arc is a member of the association "The Most Beauti…

The hamlet of Ecot, located 2000 m above sea level, classified site since 1971, represents a treasure of preserved mountain authenticity. With its old stones and slate roofs it is …

Renowned for its baroque church of Saint-Martin de Tours, Hauteville-Gondon takes you back in time with its predominantly rural setting, which has kept its authenticity despite its…

This small pedestrian village of imposing stone and wooden houses is a stone's throw from the resort of Les Arcs. Situated on the heights of Bourg Saint Maurice, it allows you to e…

Bozel is located in the heart of the Savoie, in Tarentaise. Just after Moutiers, the Bozel’s valley is famous with its proximity of the Vanoise National Park. Bozel it’s at 860 m…

Located at 8 km from Bozel, the hamlet of la Cour is easy to reach only in summer. In winter, the road is closed from Villemartin.

Located at 6 km from Bozel, the hamlet of les Champs is easy to reach only in summer. In winter, the road is closed from Villemartin.

Lachenal has got nearly 20 resident. It has, like the other villages, its chapel and its “bachals”, basin built with rocks, which deserve to make a break to be contemplated.

The hamlet of le Moulinet (1100 m height) has got a real history well settle down with its beauty and its heritage, like the other villages of Bozel.

La Chapelle Saint Grat (Celebrate the 7th of septembre): Bishop of Aosta (Italy) Saint Grat is the patron of this hamlet. It is used against the bad weather and for the protection …

The hamlet of les Moulins (870 m height) has got a real history well settle down with its beauty and its heritage, like the other villages of Bozel.

Located at 6 km from Bozel, Tincave (1300 m height) has got nearly 50 resident. This hamlet has got its Chapel Saint Bernard of Menthon and also some relics of mines from the last …

The hamlet of Villemartin (1100 m height) has got a real history well settle down with its beauty and its heritage, like the other villages of Bozel.

Former 19th-century Napoleonic barracks transformed into a business and cultural centre.

The old own of Chambéry is characterised by a maze of streets and private mansions. The Piedmont-style architecture is often enhanced by decorative elements (trompe-l'oeil, ironwor…

Discover the large number of townhouses in the old town of Chambéry.

Nicknamed 'Savoie's Little Venice', Chanaz lies on the banks of the Canal de Savière. This village has kept all of its original charm, with its traditional houses and water and flo…

Located at 1260 meters, you can find the city office, a bar/restaurant and a bed and breakfast. It is possible to visit the Saint Maurice church (Baroc style) and to discover the «…

Flumet’s suspended houses, with their foundations built into the actual rock, overlook the river Arly 40m below. The only example of its kind in Savoie, this architectural group o…

Fontcouverte-La Toussuire is made up of 16 hamlets which line the road from the hamlet of Plan des Rois to the La Toussuire station.

During the Second World War, the Col des Saisies (like many others in Savoie and Haute Savoie) was an important place for the resistance. This monument commemorates an exceptional …

Discover the unique story of an extraordinary resistance cell. This monument was inaugurated on 11 November 2020.

Situated on the balconies of Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne, Jarrier's 27 hamlets are organized around ovens, chapels and oratories.

The hamlet of le Plan is located 3km from the village of La Giettaz. There you will find the start of the ski slopes of the "Les Portes du Mont-Blanc" ski area. To also discover, …

Hermillon enjoys an excellent climate, best exemplified by the vines that climb the slopes of Châtel.

Les Chapelles is a village that owes its name directly to the many chapels that are found there. Rich in activities and landscapes, let yourself be charmed by the authenticity of t…

Located at 1050 meters, it is the main village where you can find the town office and a restaurant. You can see the St Germain church with its Organ, the St Sébastien chapel and th…

The mission of the Heritage-Museum department is to promote the historical and natural heritage of the city of Montmélian.

Montricher-Albanne, made up of 6 hamlets, is the municipality that supports the Les Karellis resort, founded in 1975 by the municipality, its residents and Pierre Lainé, based on a…

From Montsapey, continue uphill through the hamlets of Le Mollard and Le Torchet before reaching Tioulévé at an altitude of 1280m.

Situated on a plateau 300 meters above the Maurienne valley, Montvernier's three hamlets enjoy breathtaking views of the valley, the Aiguilles d'Arves and the Grand Coin massif.

Discover the historic center of Moûtiers: its pedestrian street and its shops, the medieval streets, the squares, the old bridge, the old archbishop's palace, the cathedral ... Vi…

Orelleis made of 8 hamlets, which are full of small local heritage: small streets with oratories, chapels ,fountains, a rich discovery ride awaits you!

The hamlets of Peisey-Vallandry have their own charm, with traditional wooden chalets, narrow cobbled streets and a warm atmosphere. In summer, these hamlets are the ideal starting…

Le Planay Chef-lieu (1130 m) is quite typical by the way of how it is built: with houses on both sides of the road that leads to Pralognan la Vanoise. In this valley between the m…

Located between the village and the alpine pasture, on the sunny side, “les montagnettes” are really small villages temporary inhabited according to the transhumance of humans and …

Chamberanger (1250m) is a typical village which is a real witness of the traditional way of life in mountain: steep little streets, chains of houses hung on the slope. A fine examp…

Founded in 1301, the new town of Marche is a jewel of Gothic civil and military architecture. It is also the only remnant of a new Savoyard town with a rectangular plan that France…

From the Caveau de Chautagne in Ruffieux, a tour on the theme of Vines and wine in Chautagne "from the origins to today". Historical and architectural tours of the church on speci…

On the plateau of the Hurtières massif, facing the Lauzière massif, discover a religious (Baroque) and natural (Natura 2000) heritage. Guided tours with Marie-Claire or educationa…

Historical memorial site and trail recounting the tragedy of 14 March 1944. A pleasant place of remembrance, on the edge of the forest, with a panoramic view of the Lauzière Massif…

Located in the upper Arvan valley, Saint-Jeand'Arves, an authentic village with grandiose landscapes such as the famous Aiguilles d'Arves, maintains its alpine pastures thanks to …

Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne is located in the heart of the Maurienne valley, the southernmost of Savoie's major transverse valleys.

At the foot of the Croix des Têtes cliff, Saint-Julien-Montdenis lies on the right bank of the Arc river.

Take an easy hike (1-2 h) through the charming chapels of Beaune-L'Église, Villarzembrun, Beaune-Grand Village, Planvillard and Le Mollard, along picturesque paths and back roads!

The old town of Saint-Michel-de-Maurienne is composed of two main streets: rue Saint-Marcelin and rue Saint-Antoine.

Saint-Pancrace enjoys a panoramic view over the Maurienne valley.

At the foot of the Saint-Sorlin glacier and the Étendard peak, Saint-Sorlin-d'Arves is a village with character that has gradually turned towards summer-winter tourism.