Le Monal

A shining gem of architectural heritage in the mountains, Le Monal is a Historical Monument listed hamlet for its natural and heritage interest. It stands at an altitude of 1,874m, at the foot of the glaciers of the majestic Mont Pourri (3,779m). With its 18th and 19th century mountain chalets, the hamlet harbours one of the finest examples of authentic montagnettes, small seasonal settlements, in the Tarentaise area. The stone and timber making up its natural surroundings are in full evidence in the buildings here. Water, too, features prominently in the ponds and streams that meander between the houses.