Heritage

guided tour : monal, between nature and heritage

An altitude hamlet whose chalets have kept their authenticity for several centuries, a setting of nature in front of the sparkling glaciers, the ancestral traditions that endure: 3 good reasons to come and discover the secrets of this classified site!

guided tour: architectural walk to the masure and the miroir of ste foy

Pascale offers you a walk in two hamlets of the commune of Sainte Foy: la Mazure and le Miroir. Come and learn more about this typical Savoyard architecture.

guided tour: the church of villaroger

Guided tour to the parochial Church of Villaroger, voyage into the 17th century and today…Thanks to its baroque styles and preserved furniture, the Church is a beautiful example of « Alpine Baroque ». Followed by a visit to a chapel in the hamlet of Villaroger.

sainte foy church

As every year, in conjunction with La Faim's "baroque escapades", the chef-lieu church is open to the public every Thursday in July and August from 4pm to 6.30pm.

arpin daniel

gaëc du clou

small farmer's market

Local producers' and craftsmen's market. Every Thursday during the summer in the Chef-Lieu.

the hamlet of le monal

Site classified under its natural and heritage interest located at 1874 m altitude .. Le Monal is one of the finest examples of montagnettes in Tarentaise, facing the glaciers of Mt Pourri, Monal tightens its traditional chalets around his chapel.

the hamlets of le miroir and la masure and the chapelle ste brigide

These two protected hamlets testify to the work of the Piedmontese masons who came in the 18th century. to build these houses with columns of stones. Chapel Ste-Brigide is registered with the Historical Monuments. Magnificent panorama on the glaciers of Mont Pourri.

chapel saint nicolas

Chapel of St. Nicholas, on the edge of the ancient Roman road (Via Clara). It fell into disrepair after the Second World War and was restored in 2012. The chapel features a beautiful painting by Nicolas Oudéart, the great painter of Tarentaise of the 17th S.

church of sainte foy tarentaise

The church, built in 1975 is the third building on this site. Illuminated on its west facade entirely glazed. Presentation of five altarpieces of previous churches, a wooden pulpit, statuettes and paintings classified ..

church of st. roch - la gurraz: free entry

Jean-Pierre and Joseph Borrellet, natives of La Gurrez who had become wealthy traders in Turin, had this church and presbytery built, as well as the 25-metre bell tower that can be seen protruding from the glacier of Mont Pourri from a distance. An invitation to step inside.

eglise n-d de l'assomption (church): villaroger

The church, records of which date back to pre-13th century, was transformed in 1670 thanks to funding from parishioners. It was extended and three Baroque altarpieces, complete with painted, gilded and carved detailing, were added. Wood and Piedmont regional knowledge reign supreme!

the hamlets of le miroir and la masure and the chapelle ste brigide

These two protected hamlets testify to the work of the Piedmontese masons who came in the 18th century. to build these houses with columns of stones. Chapel Ste-Brigide is registered with the Historical Monuments. Magnificent panorama on the glaciers of Mont Pourri.