Magnificent path to a jewel of the baroque art : the Chapel of Vernettes at 1800 m. Then short stroll at the edge of the forest, very agreable along the creek.
From the small shopping mall of Plan-Peisey. At the end of the shopping mall, turn right and pass by the restaurant "La Vache". Continue straight ahead to "Vieux Plan" and follow the road up to the chapel.
Then from the Vernettes chapel, go toward the oratory, take the path on the right wich follows the Poncet creek and the Carro blanc forest.. Once in Pracompuet, follow straight ahead to "la Chenarie". Take the path of "la Recourbette", on the right of the houses in front of the chapel. Follow on the paved road of "la Chenarie" down to the D87 in Nancroix. Shuttles in winter and summer back to Peisey Télévillage lift to go back to the resort.
10 km
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max. 2390 m
min. 1497 m
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Alpine shrine built at 1816 m altitude, near a source to the miraculous virtues, Our Lady of The Vernettes is a very cherished place to the hearts of the people of the Valley.Since 300 years. In a mountain setting of exception, more and more visitors are delighted by the spirit of the place. A miraculous cure (1702) has justified, in the early 18th century, the building, near the source, of an oratory dedicated to Our Lady of Mercy, chief of lepers. This oratory has disappeared in an avalanche. He was replaced by the small chapel below, at the end of a nice cross and near the fountain. From 1720, building a larger sanctuary for pilgrims has been decided. The structural work was completed in 5 years.The interior decoration took the three decades following. In 1766 was decided the construction of the reception house, abutting the church. In 1777 a second tower was built. The construction and initial development took place over nearly 80 years. From restoration to restoration during 200 years, the sanctuary from The Vernettes has kept the appearance that it had at the beginning. A pilgrimage is organized every July 16. The sanctuary is classified as a historical monument. The town of Peisey-Nancroix has undertaken the restoration of interiors in 2008. After 2 years of work, the chapel will be open again to visitors. Open everyday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Guided tours with a FACIM lecturer on summer 2020. Dates available soon.
This Chapel, built in 1661, is dedicated to Sainte Marguerite. In the older times, there was a mass every springtime and automn when the hamlet was occupied by shepards.Chapel dedicated to Saint Marguerite. The chapel is opened during the high season. Waiting for restoration, it retains a particular charm with its chancel (painted wooden grid) pale blue, its tufa bell tower, its door open on the setting sun.
Office de Tourisme de Peisey Vallandry - 16/04/2024
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From Nancroix - la Chenarie :
At the chapel of la Chenarie, cross the bridge and head towards the hamlet of Pracompuet, then ND des Vernettes along old mule tracks. Then take the path that goes north towards the Entreporte pass.
From the station: head towards ND des Vernettes and take the first path on the left towards the Rey plateau and then the Entreporte pass.
At the col d'Entreporte, go down to the alpage de la Chail (abandoned) and then to the isolated house of la Grangette by a pastoral track and join the forest of Carroz-Blanc.
At the first bend, take the path that passes under the Aiguille Rousse, except in bad weather.
Just before crossing the main stream, people returning to Nancroix stay in the Carroz Blanc forest: path on the left. Those going back to the resort cross the Poncette stream and go back to Les Vernettes and then the resort.
Difficulties: Good walkers with good footing. A lot of unevenness. Several aerial or tricky passages. Possible rock falls. In stormy weather on the way down: stay on the pastoral track. Easy return to the station from la Chenarie. No drinking water upstream of Les Vernettes.
Forest location
Mountain location
Waterside
Pets allowed if you don't take the shuttle.
From 01/01 to 31/12.
Remember to contact your Tourism Officeto learn about the feasibility of the paths.
Map references :
TOP 25 IGN 3532 ET Les Arcs/La Plagne/Parc national de la Vanoise
Phone :
04 79 07 94 28
04 79 07 88 67
Email : info@peisey-vallandry.com
Website : www.peisey-vallandry.com
Go to the chapel of La Chenarie to start the walk.