Tierce pilgrimage

In Bessans, Notre-Dame is celebrated at the 2973m summit of the mountain every year on July 16. The oratory, built in 1446 by the inhabitants of Vincendières, was restored in 1984 by volunteers. For good walkers, the climb takes 4 hours on the Ribon side.

Description

Celebrated on Our Lady of Mount Carmel Day, July 16. Carmel, a mountain in Palestine, was once a place of prayer. The Carmelites built a monastery there dedicated to the Virgin Mary.

Environments

• In the mountains

Rates

Free access.

Opening period

Tuesday 16th July.

Spoken languages

• French

Location

Animals

Pets allowed : Yes

Pets allowed with supplement: No