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.
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.
Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste
Located in Val d'Isère, this church features a prominent 17th-century bell tower and Baroque altarpieces.
Chapelle Sainte-Marguerite
A high-altitude mountain chapel situated near the Col de l'Iseran, historically serving travelers and shepherds.
Chapelle Saint-Barthélémy
Small stone chapel located in the commune of Bonneval-sur-Arc, built in the traditional alpine style.
Chapelle Saint-Colomban du Villaron
A 17th-century chapel located in the hamlet of Le Villaron, preserved as part of the local rural heritage.
Chapelle Notre-Dame-des-Grâces
Small chapel situated near Bessans, forming part of the region's historic Baroque trail.
Chapelle Saint-Bernard
Located in the hamlet of Le Villaron, this chapel is dedicated to the patron saint of mountaineers.
Chapelle Saint-Étienne
A historic rural chapel located in the vicinity of Bessans.
Chapelle Saint-Sébastien
Renowned for its exceptionally well-preserved 15th-century frescoes depicting the life of Saint Sebastian and the Passion of Christ.
Chapelle Saint-Antoine
Traditional dry-stone chapel located within the high-altitude village of Bonneval-sur-Arc.
Oratoire Saint-Gras
A small roadside shrine in Bonneval-sur-Arc dedicated to Saint Gras, traditionally invoked to protect crops.
Chapelle Notre-Dame-des-Grâces
Local chapel in Bonneval-sur-Arc featuring traditional Savoyard mountain architecture.
Chapelle Saint-Sébastien
Small religious structure in Bonneval-sur-Arc constructed with local stone and slate.
Chapelle Saint-Antoine
Mountain chapel located on the outskirts of Val d'Isère.
Chapelle Saint-Antoine
Small parish chapel located within the Val d'Isère ski resort area.
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.
Chapelle Notre-Dame-des-Neiges
High-altitude chapel dedicated to Our Lady of the Snows, typical of the Vanoise massif's religious landmarks.
Chapelle Marie-Madeleine
Located in the Manchet valley, this chapel serves the surrounding mountain hamlets.
Chapelle Saint-Claude
Small roadside shrine located near the village of Bessans.
Oratoire Saint-Antoine
A small stone oratory dedicated to Saint Anthony, located along traditional hiking routes.
Chapelle Notre-Dame des Sept Douleurs
Mountain shrine dedicated to Our Lady of the Seven Sorrows.
Chapelle du Barioz
Chapel located in the Barioz district of Pralognan-la-Vanoise.
Chapelle des Bieux
A 19th-century chapel located in the hamlet of Les Bieux in Pralognan-la-Vanoise.
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