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Ste Rose chapel and ruins of Château de l’Epine

Chapelle-Sainte-Rose
Ste Rose chapel and ruins of Château de l’Epine
Ste Rose chapel and ruins of Château de l’Epine

Description

This gentle, family-friendly hike offers the chance to discover the Sainte-Rose chapel and its history, then continue on to the ruins of the Château de l'Épine, where a thorn from Christ’s crown is said to have been placed by one of the Lords of Montbel.

Enjoy this family hike that takes you to the heights of Nances. Discover the church of this small village, dating back to 1878, before traveling through time to reach the Sainte Rose Chapel, built in the 17th century. Erected on the edge of an old road leading to the Col de l’Épine and near a water source, this chapel was a place of procession during drought periods.
Along the way, feel free to take a short detour to the Villas Dorias and their nice viewpoint.

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Walking
Difficulty
Very easy
Duration
3h
Dist.
4 km
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Starting point

Parking du cimetière , 73470   Nances
Lat : 45.589367Lng : 5.798539

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Environments

In the country
In a nature reserve
Lake 5 km away

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Office de Tourisme Lac d'Aiguebelette - 25/09/2025
www.lac-aiguebelette.com
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Contact

Phone : 04 79 36 00 02

Email : info@lac-aiguebelette.com

Website : http://www.lac-aiguebelette.com

Topo guides and map references

Topo guides references :
Guide La Chapelle Sainte-Rose A3 (Hiking map of the Pays du Lac d'Aiguebelette, available at the Tourist Office, at the Maison du Lac).

Map references :
TOP 25 IGN - 3332 OT - Chambéry, Aix-les-Bains, Lac du Bourget Hiking map of the Pays du Lac d'Aiguebelette (€3, available at the Tourist Office, at the Maison du Lac)

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Yes

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Caution!
We have no information on the difficulty of this circuit. You may encounter some surprises along the way. Before you go, please feel free to inquire more and take all necessary precautions. Have a good trip! 🌳🥾