Nice and little walk you can do with kids. Enjoy a beautiful view on Beaufort from the Bec de l'Aigle.
The village of Beaufort offers all the characteristics of a mountain village with its stone houses with painted facades, gathered around the church St Maxime and along the Doron. The current town hall is located in the castle of Randens, dating from the fifteenth century and restored in the nineteenth century, residence of the lords responsible for the administration of the dukes of Savoy.
About the Château de Randens:
It dates from the 15th century. During his campaign against the Duke of Savoy, Henry IV stayed there on October 10, 1600, "in great company of princes and other gendarmerie". Wanting to cross the Cormet d'Arêches, he was blocked by the snow and left for Saint Pierre d'Albigny. They requisitioned horses, fodder and food for the troops.
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max. 784 m
min. 731 m
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The Baroque Church of Saint Maxime is located in the middle of the oldest district of Beaufort: Le Châtelard. Securely attached to the rock, the church is dominated by a huge square tower. Its facades contrast with the interior decoration.From the 17th century, the population of Beaufort and surrounding hamlets were actively involved in the reconstruction of the church, which ended in the 19th century. The first church dated back to 1171. The present church with its basilica shape comprises of a large rectangular space, which includes the central nave, side aisles and choir, which is also rectangular. The vaults of the nave are leaning on a series of cross section pillars separating the aisles and supporting the galleries. The pulpit, commissioned in 1720 to Jacques Clérant, a renowned sculptor from Moûtiers, was installed in 1722. During the revolution, the rioters tried in vain to demolish the bell tower: if the steeple was destroyed, the walls were saved by the local population. Inside the church, the sumptuous decoration highlights religious themes; they recount the life of the Virgin Mary, Christ and the Saints, and represent the great stories of the Bible. Everything was done to accommodate, dazzle, amaze, convince and reassure the faithful. Masses are held here regularly.
We welcome you giving you some advices for your holidays, concerning activities, sports or hiking. Discover the village, its population and its secrets. Feel new emotions trying something new, taste typical meals and travel through a specific history !
0/ Start : Place Frison Roche
1/ At the 1st roundabout, follow the main road to Beaufort direction Albertville until the 2nd roundabout Point.
2/ At the 2nd roundabout, take direction Rocher d'Escalade passing behind the pool and tennis courts.
3/ At the climbing rock, take direction La Marzellaz by taking the path that follows the field on the edge of the forest and then goes up to the right in the forest
4/ Follow the road that goes up to the right until the yellow markings indicating "Bec de l'Aigle".
5/ From there, take direction Bec de l'Aigle.
6/ After contemplating the panorama, return to Beaufort by going down the trail to Beaufort – swimming pool. join Place Frison Roche by road.
Communauté d'agglomération Arlysère - 11/03/2024
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Park in Beaufort, place Frison Roche and leave towards Albertville at the 1st roundabout