Avrieux

Avrieux

Travel guide and tourist information

Travel guide and tourist information

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION
Town	Avrieux
Insee code	73026
Postcode	73500
Latitude	45.2149829
Longitude	6.7205380
Altitude	From 1094 to 3506 meters
Surface	37.85 km²
Population	446 inhabitants
Density	11 inhabitants/km²		CLOSEST TOWNS
National label			Villarodin-Bourget at 1.8 km
Chief town	Chambéry (at 108 km, 77 min)		Aussois at 2.2 km
Department	Savoie		La Norma at 2.4 km
Region	Rhône-Alpes		Search another town

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At the heart of the Maurienne valley (Savoie), the common Avrieux is nestled at the foot of a rocky crowned on the east by the barrier forts Esseillon and notched on the north by the Cascade St. Benedict.

At the gates of the Parc National de la Vanoise, the village enjoys an exceptional climate of Mediterranean mountain promoting fauna and flora unique in the region. These characteristics have also earned the nickname Avrieux small Nice.

Behind the village look nonchalant Avrieux surprise visitor more surprised to discover a small mountain town combines individuality, tradition and modernity.

• Culture:

• Religious Heritage: The Church of St. Thomas Becket. Through a guided tour, discover this unique religious heritage, a jewel of Baroque art. Behind a rather austere exterior hides unsuspected treasures: gilded carved wood and polychrome paintings, moldings? Known as the most beautiful church of Maurienne, the church Avrieux illustrates perfectly the splendor of the Baroque Savoy.
• Heritage fortified: The dread Marie-Therese, the barrier is fortified Esseillon. Let us guide you and get acquainted with the art of fortification in the mountains and the daily lives of soldiers of the 19th century Piedmontese? The Center for Heritage Interpretation Fortified welcomes you all year and offers more of a guided tour of the permanent exhibition, temporary exhibitions, conferences, educational workshops ...

• Craft:

• Glass Art (glass blower)
• Nature Workshop and Wood (achievements workshop objects interior wood)

• Sport:

• Via Ferrata: the vertiginous trail above the gorge of the Arc 7 combines independent sections. The loop has total 3760 meters, making the most via ferrata in France. Free access.
• Adventure: This course delighted young and old by combining thrill and discovery site Esseillon. The Tyrolean angels you will cross the gorge of the Arc over 150 meters high?
• Site climbing. Situated below the rocky overcome by the strong Marie-Christine, the limestone cliff variety of ways delight all audiences (lanes 4 to 8a). Free access.
• Trails Esseillon. These routes are marked and punctuated with reading tables invite you to explore the site Esseillon, strong natural environments, from the remarkable fate of village Avrieux.

• Walks:

• Le Petit Bonheur: This family hike very pleasant ski the whole valley of the Haute Maurienne La Norma in Bonneval-sur-Arc and allows access to the barrier Esseillon at Devil's Bridge and more precisely HERITAGE fortified Redoubt Marie Therese. The journey time is 2:30 (A / R) for 100 m in altitude.
• The Cascadelle: very nice trail along the stream Nant, beautiful passages under waterfalls. The most beautiful views on the barrier Esseillon. Check on the Chemin du Petit Bonheur. The journey time is 2:30 (loop) for 400 m in altitude.
• Fort Marie-Christine's View of the series of forts Esseillon, peaks surrounding chain border with Italy, the valley of the Arc and the mythical summits of the Vanoise. The starting point is located and in Aussois travel time and 45 minutes. Ideal for families.
• Fort Victor-Emmanuel and the Devil's Bridge.

Each year:

• January: underground tour of the Fort de la Redoute Marie Therese with a final meal at Savoy.
• July: Day of Pain. The oven of Avrieux welcomes you for a day dedicated to making and tasting traditional bread.
• In September: Heritage Days. Enjoy free tours of the church of St. Thomas Becket and fears Marie-Therese!
• October: Autumn Italian. Numerous events including concerts, fashion shows, screenings ...

View of village Avrieux		Altarpiece of the Church of St. Thomas Becket
Waterfall Saint Benedict		The redoubt Marie-Therese and Dent Parrachée (3697m)
The redoubt Marie-Therese

Saturday 25 May Day Night Min. -8°C - Max. -2°C

Sunday 26 May Day Night Min. -10°C - Max. -2°C

Monday 27 May Day Night Min. -1°C - Max. -1°C

L'Érablo   9.1 Sollières-Sardières Mountain inn - Erablo means 'stable' in local dialect. Located in the charming village of Sollières-Sardières the mountain inn welcomes you in the Erablo his lair greedy. Vaulted barn... Located 8.8 km from Avrieux 29 € per person

Auberge du Sherpa   6 Saint-Martin-de-Belleville Located in the heart of the Alps, over 2000 meters above sea level in the Trois Vallées ski area, Hotel Sherpa restaurant welcomes you in warm and friendly atmosphere of Savoyard chalets.... Located 14.1 km from Avrieux 39 € per person

La Joyeuse Fondue   5.5 Saint-Martin-de-Belleville La Joyeuse Fondue Savoyard restaurant at the top of Val Thorens, welcomes you in a most elegant with its beautiful fireplace, chandeliers and candlesticks. The map shows the great classics... Located 14.1 km from Avrieux 39 € per person

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Apartment with 2 bedrooms     10 Villarodin-Bourget Bed and breakfast 'tailor' - Ideal for hikers, climbers. Lies at the foot of the Vanoise National Park, Forts of Esseillon. 15mn from Italy via the Fréjus tunnel. For ski enthusiasts,... Located 2 km from Avrieux From 45 € to 50 € the double room

Chambres d'hôtes la roche du croue     9.6 Aussois In the village station of aussois, near the National park of Vanoise, la roche du croue offers 5 rooms labeled Gites de France 3 ears. Located 2.2 km from Avrieux 70 € the double room

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Le Clos du Bario   8.8 Termignon Old house in mountain village, ski resort, restored taste, listed cottage Charming, spacious, terrace, garden. Parc de la Vanoise, near Italy. Located 10.2 km from Avrieux From 700 € to 1300 € per week

Gîte rural - Parc National de la Vanoise   9.4 Termignon A Termignon Vanoise, inside the national park of Vanoise, we offer this cottage Rural 2 to 5 people and warm. Located in the valley of the arc, in Haute Maurienne, on National Road... Located 10.4 km from Avrieux From 280 € to 620 € per week

Gite de la biche orelle liaison 3vallées   8.8 Orelle 65 m² cottage has 6-8 people on orelle valthorens 3 Valleys largest ski area in the world near the Vanoise National Park and mythical passes alpins. Navette free to join cable car pool... Located 13.4 km from Avrieux From 350 € to 600 € per week

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Le Parc Isertan   Pralognan-la-Vanoise Camping Caravaneige Isertan Park at the foot of the Vanoise National Park. Heated pool and indoor pool of over 100 m ², rental cabins, rental mobile home wood, rental tents furnished.... Located 18.6 km from Avrieux 19 € per day

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La Cascade     8.5 Avrieux Situated in Avrieux, 4 km from La Norma ski resort, this hotel offers a bar, a restaurant and a reading corner near the fireplace. Free Wi-Fi is provided in all of the rooms, which... Located in Avrieux Room from 39 €

Hôtel du Soleil      8.4 Aussois Hôtel du Soleil is located in Aussois in the Maurienne Valley. The shuttle to the Aussois ski resort is 100 metres away. Guests can relax on the sun terrace or in the outdoor hot tub,... Located 2.2 km from Avrieux Room from 52 €

Hôtel Les Mottets      8.4 Aussois Located in Aussois, Hôtel Les Mottets is just 200 metres from the ski slopes. It offers an on-site restaurant and a spa with a sauna and a Turkish bath. It is 7 km from Modane and ski... Located 2.2 km from Avrieux Room from 65 €

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