Chapel of Our Lady of Charmaix

Built in the 15th century, on the rock, in a narrow gorge, this sanctuary shelters a black virgin, visible and illuminated from the outside. It is the most visited place of pilgrimage in Maurienne. Altarpiece of the XIXth century.

Description

Visitable only during guided tours by the Heritage Guides (information at the Tourist Office). Annual pilgrimage on the first Sunday of September.

Services

• Animals accepted
• Individual guided tours
• Guided group tours
• Bus access
• Authorized campers
• Tourist information
• Guided tours

Environments

• In the mountains
• Isolated
• Ski resort
• Village at -2 km
• G.R. Itinerary within 1 km

Rates

Free access.

Opening period

All year round, every day.

Spoken languages

• French

Location

Documents

• Fiche Pop ND Charmaix

Additional reservation

Guided tours are organized upon reservation at the Tourist Office of Valfréjus.

Animals

Animals accepted : Yes

Animals accepted with supplement : No

Held on a leash.

Portrait

• Valley resident, passionate about history and heritage.
  Savoie Mont Blanc Heritage Guide