Loop of the Montvernier laces in VAE

The Berold tower is maybe what's left of an old castel. Probably built during the nineth century, the tower is one of the oldest castel of the area. A 1 km from the village the view from the site his really nice. Don't hesitate to stop in this place full of legend and history.It's a square building, 14.5 metres on each side, with walls some twenty metres high. Destroyed by the Saracens in the 10th century, the tower is believed to have been renovated by the mythical Bérold de Saxe, ancestor of the first Count of Maurienne and founder of the House of Savoy: Humbert aux blanches mains. History is not very explicit about him, but we do know that he was not a descendant of Bérold, but of the royal family of Burgundy, and thanks to his support of King CONRAD II, he was given the counties of Maurienne and Savoie. He settled in Le Châtel and died in 1048. He is buried in the newly built cathedral of Saint Jean de Maurienne. Subsequently, the Tour had a quieter history. Abandoned in the 17th century, it was renovated in 1828 by Charles Félix. During the liberation of Savoie in 1944, it was occupied by the Germans, who even held hostages there. It was not liberated until August 30, 1944. Various legends are still told about the village. There is talk of a vault containing vases filled with a delicious liqueur, and above all of a secret passage several kilometers long through the rock to the Tour de la Fournache. The building is a listed historic monument. A church (now desecrated) and a chapel dedicated to St Marin are built on the same promontory.

Consecrated in 1776, this Baroque church is dedicated to two saints invoked for healing. Numerous liturgical and decorative objects are listed as historic monuments.While its bulbous steeple would pass for almost commonplace in the Haute-Savoie or Beaufortain regions, this type of roofing is much rarer in our Maurienne valley. Its altarpiece (with tabernacle), the work of the Gilardi brothers, deserves your attention.

Le Châtel stretches from Hermillon at an altitude of 500 metres to the summit of the Grand Coin (2730 metres).The presence of an ancient Roman road explains why this plateau has long been occupied and dotted with ancient buildings. The cradle of the House of Savoy, the Tour Bérold de Saxe, whose origin remains a mystery, has dominated the Maurienne valley for over 1000 years. Deputy Mayor: Mireille FRUMILLON

Situated on a plateau 300 meters above the Maurienne valley, Montvernier's three hamlets enjoy breathtaking views of the valley, the Aiguilles d'Arves and the Grand Coin massif.To reach the village, one of the roads best known to cyclists as the "Lacets de Montvernier" winds its way through eighteen tight, winding bends supported by high stone walls. It's a fast-paced sequence for a picturesque, vertiginous descent! Mayor: Daniel CROSAZ

Traditional restaurant, situated in the delightful village of Montvernier, not far from the famous "lacets de Montvernier". Seb and Gwen propose various menus every week and hope to see you soon!Seb, from Cherbourg in Normandy (the cooker) and Gwen, from St Quentin in Aisne (for the service), just take the restaurant over. The bar / restaurant is open from Wednesdays midday to Sundays midday (include). The service of the Wednesdays evenings is dedicated to the pizzas to take away! (You should call them to reserve your pizzas)

This crypt, where Romanesque art was born, was abandoned in the 15th century. Rediscovered in 1958, it is only accessible during guided tours offered by the Montagnicimes Tourist Office.

This cycle shop offers all kinds of bikes for sale but also allows you to rent. Don’t hesitate to come to the store to have your bike repaired if necessary.DVélos is the cycling specialist in Maurienne! This rental shop offers all types of bicycles (mountain bike, road bike, VAE..), but also bicycles for children. Possibility to buy, rent or even repair thanks to Franck, the bike instructor and his team who will welcome you all year round. Depending on availability, possibility to make supervised cycling trips

Sale of sports and fashion articles. Rental of road and mountain bikes, ski, climbing, via ferrata and snowshoe equipment.1200m² dedicated to sports and fashion enthusiasts (textiles, shoes and accessories). On the sports side: Adidas, Nike, Asics, Puma, Brooks, Hoka, Reebok, Salomon and on the fashion side: G-Star, Freeman, Desigual, Kaporal, Only 400m² dedicated to mountain lovers. 400m² dedicated to cycling enthusiasts.