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Discover activities, tourism and heritage of the Maurienne’s valley
Discover activities, tourism and heritage of the Maurienne’s valley

CULTURAL SITES IN MAURIENNE

Opinel Museum

Open all year long, you can discover the manufacturing processes of yesterday and today as well as all the story of the Opinel family and the famous Savoy knife.

Shop and parking lot. Free entrance.

For groups : compulsory booking, guided tour (1€ per person).

To do also : Opinel’s road !

At Saint Jean de Maurienne

Espace Alu

In the Espace Alu, become unbeatable on the aluminium, its history, its manufacturing … A fascinating visit punctuated with models, games, movies and collector’s items.

At Saint Michel de Maurienne

Costumes museum

Come to discover “Maurienne” folks and lifestyle of formerly. Of a luxurious collection of Savoy costumes, archaeology, religious art in the reconstruction of an traditional home. Free entrance.

At Saint Jean de Maurienne

Built in the 6th century, rebuilt in the 11th and enlarged in the 15th, the Cathédrale Saint-Jean-Baptiste’s choir features magnificent Gothic walnut stalls, all different from each other, as well as a cloister and crypt. Its neo-classical porch was added in 1771 to house the tombs of three of the first princes of the House of Savoy.

Come and discover the history, architecture and mysteries of this cathedral.

At Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne

LAKE AND SWIMMING POOL IN MAURIENNE

Nautic center of St Jean de Maurienne

Pool indoor and outdoor

Paddling for kids

Special price for camping clients – Ticket at the reception

BALNEOTHERAPY OF SAINT FRANÇOIS LONCHAMP

Looking for a moment of relaxation?

This balneotherapy center offers a spa area, Jacuzzi, hydromassage jets and much more, including duo and solo treatments.

At Saint François Lonchamp

Oudins’s lake

At Villargondran (4 km)

Hurtières’s Lake

At Epierre (29 km)

Waterfall Saint Benoit

At Avrieux (40 km)

Moutains lakes

At Albiez (11 km) Our favorite ♥

At Saint Sorlin d’Arves (22 km)

FOR CYCLISTS

FAMOUS MAURIENNE’S COLS

Come and measure yourself against the great Alpine passes, there is no shortage of choice in our valley :

Lacets de Montvernier
Col du Chaussy
Col de la Madeleine
Col du Télégraphe
Col du Galibier
Col du Mollard
Col de la Croix de Fer
Col du Glandon
Col du Mont Cenis
Col de l’Iseran

COL DE LA MADELEINE - CRÉDIT PHOTO SAVOIE MONT BLANC

NEW CLIMBS

Want to discover climbs far from the must-see passes?

Discover the hidden nuggets and small mountain roads we know all about.

Less frequented and less well-known than the big names of the Tour de France, these routes are just as breathtaking and sometimes more challenging than the great classics.

Come to the campsite to discover our favorites

FOR HIKERS

Discovery the beautiful Aiguilles d’Arves

Looking for a breathtaking view?

Follow the path to Basse du Gerbier, at the foot of the majestic Aiguilles d’Arves. For the more athletic, the Crey Aigu climb offers a view of Mont Blanc.

On the way back, don’t hesitate to make a detour to the Chalet de la Croë, where you’ll find delicious sweet or savoury dishes, accompanied by a wide choice of local drinks.

Our favorite ♥

In Albiez-Montrond

Walk to the Bonne Nouvelle chapel

Walk of 1 hour, start from St Jean de Maurienne

View from above the city and the Maurienne’s Valley

At St Jean de Maurienne

Walk to La Croix de la Chevrotière

From the campsite for the more athletic, or from the heights of Jarrier, walk in the forest of Sapey, to the belvedere, with a from above and breathtaking view of the city and the Haute Maurienne.

Possibility to extend the walk towards Grand Châtelard (2143m)

At Jarrier

Walk on the wood of La Combe

Just a stone’s throw from the campsite, the Bois de la Combe offers many easy, shady walks.

At Saint Jean de Maurienne

Les trois croix

Departing from the village of Les Bottières, this walk takes you to a panoramic viewpoint of the surrounding resorts.

At Les Bottières

Walk at L’Orgère

Nestled 1900m of altitude and at the gates of La Vanoise National Park, this valley will offer you a breathtaking panorama.

During an accessible walk, you will come across the famous marmots of l’Orgère.

Starting point for many mountain walks

To finish your nice walk, you can eat at the Orgère refuge

Our favorite ♥

At l’Orgère

OTHER ACTIVITIES

Skatepark

Skateboarders, here you’ll find one of the biggest and most beautiful DIY skateparks in France.

It’s a great place to get together, created by amateur skateboarders and volunteers.

In Saint Jean de Maurienne.

Via ferrata

A wide choice of Via Ferrata is available throughout the valley.

Via Ferrata de l’Adret : La Tour en Maurienne , 5 km
Via Ferrata du Diable : Aussois/Avrieux , 40 km
Via Ferrata de Comborcière : Saint Sorlin d’Arves , 25 km

ACCROBRANCHES PARKS

Guaranteed thrills among the trees:

Adventure: All levels. Access for children aged 3 and over

At Saint Jean de Maurienne

Parcrobranche du diable: one of France’s largest forest adventure courses

2 giant zip lines over the water!

At Avrieux

MARKETS

St Jean de Maurienne’s market

Wednesday and Saturday

From 8am till 1pm

In the town center

Torino’s market (Italy)

The biggest open market of Europe

Open from Monday till Friday morning

From 7am till 2pm

Saturday all day

Susa’s market (Italy)

By the Mont Cenis

All Tuesdays

From 8am till 1pm

LOCAL PRODUCTS

Savoyards products

The Beaufort is the local cheese !

Find it directly in the Dairy cooperative cheese factory of Arves valley (At St Sorlin d’Arves – 21 km)

or at the shop of Saint Jean de Maurienne : Aux produits savoyards

Opinel knife

The famous knife born in Saint Jean de Maurienne in 1890 !

To buy directly on the museum in the town

Local Breweries

Grand Pic brewery (Epierre)

Jananka brewery (La Toussuire)

Galibier brewery (Valloire)

Oé brewery (Aussois)

EVENTS

Charoc Festival

4 & 5 of July

Live Music

Town center

Tour de France

24 July 2025

Support the Tour riders

15km from the camping

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CULTURAL SITES IN MAURIENNE

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