This statue, dedicated to peace in the world, was erected in 1934 and inaugurated on 19 August that year, under the aegis of Abbot Claude-Marie Delassiat.
After the Second World War, a 2-tonne bell was fitted in the nearby steeple and can still be heard all around the village today.
From Les Houches SNCF railway station, join the Coupeau road and cross the bridge over the railway line. Take Chemin des Eaux-Rousses on the right up to the fork on the edge of the woods. Go left and follow the winding path upwards to the Christ-the-King statue.
GR5 - TMB - TPMB hiking paths. Grand Balcon Sud.
More information at the Tourist Office, the High Mountain Office, and in our hiking guide.
Careful: path conditions may change - remember to check the latest information before setting off.
Christ-the-King Statute — Symbolising Love and Peace between men.
Located at an altitude of 1,200 metres in the heart of the Coupeau forest on the southern slope of Les Houches, the statue is 25 metres tall and weighs 500 metric tonnes (built from reinforced concrete).
It stands 200 metres above the valley, making it appear even more colossal.
The interior of the statue is now closed but houses a chapel largely decorated in Art Deco style.
There is an altar with three bas-reliefs depicting two angels and Christ the King, along with four statues — the Virgin of Peace, the Virgin Mary, a bust of Pius XI and one of St Joseph by Georges Serras (a sculptor specialised in monumental religious art, who was instrumental in creating the statute with architect Féveille).
A narrow wooden staircase leads up to a platform at the top of the monument, offering an arresting view of the Valley.
The "Dans L'Temps" association in Les Houches organises a few guided visits of the Christ-the-King chapel in the summer season. Information available from the Tourist Office.
History in the spotlight
In the 1930s, Abbot Claude Marie Delassiat wanted to build a statue of Christ in Les Houches in homage to Pope Pius XI (real name Ambrogio Damiano Achille Ratti), author of an encyclical on Christ the King and a keen mountaineer. Encouraged by the Vatican, Abbot Delassiat collected the money needed for his project through a series of public fund-raising campaigns.
After the Second World War, a two-tonne bell was added to the steeple.
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This colossal statue of 25 meters high, is implanted on a rocky spur with a beautiful panoramic view over the mont-Blanc range.Abbot Claude Marie Delassiat, priest of Les Houches, is the initiator of the construction of this monumental statue realized in one year (1933/1934). His dream: raise a statue that proclaims the universal Monarchy of the Christ. The architect Féveille will oversee the indoor arrangement of the building. The pose and the blessing of the first stone took place in August, 1933.
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Les Houches SNCF station served by the TER Mont Blanc Express lineNo ticket office at the station to buy tickets.
Come and watch the mountain animals roam freely in this animal park in a magical setting, at an altitude of 1500m, just opposite Mont Blanc.A MERLET, WE GO UP ON FOOT : From Les Houches or the South Balcony, let yourself be tempted by the ascent to the Parc de Merlet on foot. The goal is simple: signs placed halfway up the South Balcony and the ascent from the Les Houches train station via Christ-Roi will present you with a code to memorize, which will change regularly, and will allow brave customers who have decided to go up on foot to benefit from a discount at the entrance of the Park (on pronunciation of the code when purchasing the ticket). IN JULY AND AUGUST, TAKE THE SHUTTLE, FREE PARTICIPATION: The 4 parking lots represent about 150 places but are quickly saturated in July and August! The Parc de Merlet offers you the round trip by shuttle, which saves you the 6 km climb, the trouble of maneuvering and parking! You leave your vehicle on the parking spaces provided at the level of the train station of Les Houches and go to the sign indicating the departure of the shuttle. Shuttle 22 places - no reservation. This service is financed by the park, the amount of your contribution is left to your appreciation. Thank you in advance! 2022: Monday to Friday, from July 7th to August 31st.
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Worth a detour : 250 m above the Christ-Roi, on the road of Coupeau, the Foret du Mont-Blanc (1203 m) offers an adventure park : swing from tree to tree in complete safety.
From 10/04 to 31/10.
Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.
Phone :
04 50 55 50 62
04 50 53 00 24
Email : info@leshouches.com
Website : www.leshouches.com