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On the strength of its rich and varied heritage, its assets and its attractiveness, Haute Maurienne Vanoise wishes to showcase and share with you its local, social and economic heritage, through a variety of experiences and unique tours.

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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 Tales and legends

The legend of the 14 hats
- History
- pÔp
- Tradition
- Val Cenis
For centuries, the Haute Maurienne region, and Bramans in particular, has witnessed the passing of historical figures. Among the least glorious of them all, a band of sinister brigands...
Article Tales and legends

The legend of Faudan
- Bonneval sur Arc
- History
- pÔp
- Tradition
In the 10th century, there would have been a village called "Faudan" between Bonneval sur Arc and the hamlet of l'Ecot. The selfishness of its inhabitants was well known in Haute Maurienne...
Article Tales and legends

The Legend of the Bessans Devil
- Bessans
- Groove
- History
- pÔp
- Tradition
From the advent of the Baroque period, itinerant local craftsmen, trained in Piedmont in wood carving and gilding, travelled the valley to magnify the interiors of churches and...
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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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