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The history of the valley and its villages is revealed through the stories and events that have shaped its cultural identity and heritage. Discover some of its secrets!

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The Iseran pass: between legends, heritage and historical exploits
- Bonneval sur Arc
- History
At an altitude of 2,770 meters, the Col de l'Iseran links the Haute Maurienne and Tarentaise regions. Today, it attracts cyclists, bikers and hikers, but in the past it was a major passageway for trade and...
Article History

Mont Cenis: Napoleon's pyramids
- History
- Val Cenis
At an altitude of over 2,000 meters, Mont Cenis is a strategic crossing point between France and Italy. It could have been the site of a grandiose monument designed by Napoleon Bonaparte himself.
Article History

Flambeau, the vaguemestre dog
- pÔp
- Tradition
- Val Cenis
Among the avalanche rescuers are four-legged rescuers, often German Shepherds, who are more than quick and efficient in this kind of operation...
Article History

Christmas: Jesus was born in Bessans!
- Bessans
- History
- pÔp
- Tradition
At Christmas, Bessanais sing traditional carols in a large living nativity scene. Some of these songs were written in the village over 200 years ago. An oral heritage that is passed on...

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