Cycling loops: Circuit de Tamié

Located between Albertville and Faverges, at 1000 meters above sea level, the Fort of Tamié offers you a walking trail and picnic areas with breathtaking views of the surrounding valleys and mountain ranges.ACCESS TO THE FORT: FREE ENTRANCE OPEN 7/7 THIS SUMMER from 10 am to 7 pm This is the most important of the forts built at the mouth of the Alpine valleys by France in the 19th century. Built in 1876 by 600 Italian workers, it commanded the Albertville square. Before Savoie became part of France (1860), it had few fortifications. The French government therefore commissioned General Séré de Rivières to build a number of fortifications, including Fort de Tamié, to defend access to the borders. The fort's strategic interest lies in its geographical position, with surveillance from all directions and defense of access routes. Its enclosure included several artillery battery positions concealed in the folds of land. Troops were housed in casemates and caves dug into the rock. An adventure course, a children's playground, audio-guided historical tours, a snack bar and a regional produce store for gourmets are available on site. Opening periods in August also from September to November 2, 2025, from 12 PM to 7 PM. Opening hours and days to come after the summer season.

Tamié abbey, still houses more than thirty Cistercian monks who continue to make one of the savoie’s famous cheeses: Tamié.Voici la traduction de la présentation détaillée de l'Abbaye de Tamié dans les 4 langues : 🇬🇧 Anglais (EN) The founding of this monastery dates back to 1132, when the Cistercians set out, alongside the Carthusians of Aillon and the Benedictines of Bellevaux, to clear and cultivate the Bauges area. The current buildings date from the late 17th century and have been occupied by Trappist monks since the 1860s. Since its origins, Tamié has had a tradition of hospitality. Whether welcoming day visitors or guests staying for a few days, the community strives to offer an environment of silence and contemplation, as well as an attentive ear. The Abbey itself is not open for tours, as it is the active home of a community of monks who divide their time between prayer, study, and manual labor. However, right after the parking area, 300 meters before the monastery, the Saint-Pierre de Tarentaise Visitors' Centre allows you to discover this exceptional site while respecting monastic life. There, you will find an audio-visual presentation on the monks' daily life (duration: 20 minutes), available from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm and from 1:30 pm to 6:30 pm (6:00 pm in winter) on weekdays, and from 11:45 am to 1:00 pm and from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm on Sundays. Opening hours may vary during curfews or changing health regulations. Please check the website for details. A shop selling religious books and monastic products, including the famous Tamié cheese, is also at your disposal. You can walk up to the monastery on foot and enter the church to pray or take part in one of the daily services. Near the parking area, you will also find the Chalet Saint-Lambert, which features a picnic room.