Hidden gems in Courchevel

Alpine Chapels and Refuges

Explore the historical spiritual sites and high-altitude shelters of the Saint-Bon-Tarentaise region. This collection includes 17th-century Baroque chapels and remote refuges situated within or on the edge of the Vanoise National Park. These locations, ranging from the village-center heritage of Saint-Bon to the 2,417-meter Lacs Merlet, showcase the traditional architecture and mountaineering infrastructure of the French Alps.

Alpine Chapels and Refuges — Map

A

Chapelle Notre-Dame de l'Assomption

A 17th-century Baroque chapel in Saint-Bon-Tarentaise featuring a traditional regional bell tower and historical interior artwork.

B

Les 3 Vaches - Mise au Green

High-altitude alpine hut providing mountain accommodation and Wi-Fi access.

C

Refuge des lacs Merlet

Situated at 2,417 meters near the Merlet lakes, this is the highest refuge in the Courchevel area, located within the Vanoise National Park.

D

Refuge de Grand Plan

Alpine shelter located at an altitude of 2,300 meters on the edge of the Vanoise National Park.

E

Notre-Dame des Neiges

Small Christian shrine dedicated to Our Lady of the Snows, located in the high-altitude terrain of the Tarentaise Valley.

F

Chapelle Sainte-Barbe

Religious shrine located in the Courchevel area, representing local mountain heritage.

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