Saint-Michel-De-Maurienne: Hotels and accommodations

Nature

Saint-Michel-de-Maurienne lies at the foot of major Alpine passes and at the gateway to Vanoise National Park.

When planning your trip, you may want to find a hotel in Saint-Michel-de-Maurienne. The ascent to the Col du Télégraphe begins in Saint-Michel-de-Maurienne. It is 12.4 km long and reaches a maximum altitude of 1,566 m.

Culture

The church of Saint-Michel-de-Maurienne houses paintings by the Dufour family, including works from 1636 and 1663. Guided tours of the church of Saint-Michel-de-Maurienne are available.

Guided tours of the Vieux Bourg are also available. The Bourg preserves vaulted entrances leading to old cobbled streets.

History

The Round Tower is a preserved testament to the medieval fortifications of Saint-Michel-de-Maurienne. The Notre-Dame-de-l’Assomption church was built in 1518. It has a slender tuff spire above a square bell tower. Notre-Dame-de-l’Assomption houses a gilded wooden rosary altar dating from 1727.

Hiking

The municipality lists Le Pas du Roc – Pelouses sèches as a hike lasting from 30 minutes to 2 hours. Alpages de Beaune is listed as a hike lasting from 2 to 3 hours. Also listed as a hiking trail is Les sentiers archéologiques du Thyl.

The Chemin de Sainte-Anne begins in Saint-Michel-de-Maurienne, is 1.92 km long, and has an elevation difference of 64 m. It leads to the Chapelle de Sainte-Anne, a place of prayer and reflection as well as a destination for pilgrims and those seeking contemplation.

Information

The Maurienne Galibier intercommunal tourist office provides information on hiking, cycling, sightseeing, heritage, and events. It has a scenographic area dedicated to the mountains, the local terroir, and the history of aluminum.

Other destinations: Peisey-Nancroix, La Motte-En-Bauges, Les Déserts, Cruet, Saint-Jean-De-Maurienne, Les Allues, Valezan, Saint-Pierre-D'albigny.

To the overarching travel overview: Savoie.