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Religious sites in Vanoise National Park

Historic Religious Sites

Explore the religious heritage of the Haute-Maurienne and Tarentaise valleys within Vanoise National Park. This collection features high-altitude chapels, ornate Baroque churches, and roadside shrines that characterize the Savoyard landscape. Highlights include the 15th-century frescoes of Saint-Sébastien in Bessans and the high-elevation Chapelle Notre-Dame de l'Iseran, showcasing the unique blend of mountain architecture and spiritual history in the French Alps.

Historic Religious Sites — Map
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Église Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption

A 17th-century Baroque church in Bonneval-sur-Arc featuring a traditional lauze stone-slab roof and an ornate interior characteristic of the Maurienne Valley.
B

Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste

Located in Val d'Isère, this church features a prominent 17th-century bell tower and Baroque altarpieces.
C

Chapelle Sainte-Marguerite

A high-altitude mountain chapel situated near the Col de l'Iseran, historically serving travelers and shepherds.
D

Chapelle Saint-Barthélémy

Small stone chapel located in the commune of Bonneval-sur-Arc, built in the traditional alpine style.
E

Chapelle Saint-Colomban du Villaron

A 17th-century chapel located in the hamlet of Le Villaron, preserved as part of the local rural heritage.
F

Chapelle Notre-Dame-des-Grâces

Small chapel situated near Bessans, forming part of the region's historic Baroque trail.
G

Chapelle Saint-Bernard

Located in the hamlet of Le Villaron, this chapel is dedicated to the patron saint of mountaineers.
H

Chapelle Saint-Étienne

A historic rural chapel located in the vicinity of Bessans.
I

Chapelle Saint-Sébastien

Renowned for its exceptionally well-preserved 15th-century frescoes depicting the life of Saint Sebastian and the Passion of Christ.
J

Chapelle Saint-Antoine

Traditional dry-stone chapel located within the high-altitude village of Bonneval-sur-Arc.
K

Oratoire Saint-Gras

A small roadside shrine in Bonneval-sur-Arc dedicated to Saint Gras, traditionally invoked to protect crops.
L

Chapelle Notre-Dame-des-Grâces

Local chapel in Bonneval-sur-Arc featuring traditional Savoyard mountain architecture.
M

Chapelle Saint-Sébastien

Small religious structure in Bonneval-sur-Arc constructed with local stone and slate.
N

Chapelle Saint-Antoine

Mountain chapel located on the outskirts of Val d'Isère.
O

Chapelle Saint-Antoine

Small parish chapel located within the Val d'Isère ski resort area.
P

Chapelle Notre-Dame de l'Iseran

Built in 1939 at the summit of the Col de l'Iseran (2,770m), this is one of the highest chapels in the Alps.
Q

Chapelle Notre-Dame-des-Neiges

High-altitude chapel dedicated to Our Lady of the Snows, typical of the Vanoise massif's religious landmarks.
R

Chapelle Marie-Madeleine

Located in the Manchet valley, this chapel serves the surrounding mountain hamlets.
S

Chapelle Saint-Claude

Small roadside shrine located near the village of Bessans.
T

Oratoire Saint-Antoine

A small stone oratory dedicated to Saint Anthony, located along traditional hiking routes.
U

Chapelle Notre-Dame des Sept Douleurs

Mountain shrine dedicated to Our Lady of the Seven Sorrows.
V

Chapelle du Barioz

Chapel located in the Barioz district of Pralognan-la-Vanoise.
W

Chapelle des Bieux

A 19th-century chapel located in the hamlet of Les Bieux in Pralognan-la-Vanoise.
Église Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption
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Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste
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Chapelle Sainte-Marguerite

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