Bramans is a small village of 390 inhabitants, with a glorious past!
In 218 BC Hannibal and his elephants crossed the land 37 before beginning his ascent to the Col Clapier Crosta to fight the Romans in nearby Italy. Charlemagne and the ascent of the Petit-Mont-Cenis by Crosta before Napoleon decides to open a road (N6 become current D1006) by Lanslebourg and Col du Mont Cenis (different from the Col du Petit-Mont-Cenis !). One can read in some books written in Latin "Bramovicum olim metropolis" (formerly Bramans city) means that this village had a very important past.
SIGHTSEEING
Overlooking Bramans on the old Roman road leading to Italy, Saint-Pierre d'Extravache, one of the oldest churches in Savoy, offers a splendid view of the Vanoise and the village.
The town is situated in the Vanoise National Park, hiking that you can practice on this beautiful area are numerous. Path of Hannibal, Grand Tour of Haute-Maurienne (GHTF) or Trail Bramans refuges. At the heart of the park, the Glacier de la Vanoise and Dent Parrachée are one of the wonders hidden in the Alps this little corner preserved.
On 15 August Bramans is an event not to be missed, while many Maurienne gather here every year is good for one thing, carry on the tradition of pagan holy bread. In the morning a parade with the band dressed firefighters Second Napoleonic Empire, women and children in traditional costume, and each even year Spadonari of the village of Twin Giaglione.
Every year since 2005, the Grande Odyssée Savoie Mont-Blanc crowd Bramans land mid-January over a week. This sled dog race, considered by its participants as the most difficult in the world, accumulating more than 25,000 m of vertical cumulative.
ATTRACTIONS, LEISURES AND ACTIVITES AROUND
A 4 km downstream from the village towards Modane, strong Esseillon. This natural barrier, five forts built by the Italians fearful about 150 years ago the French invasion.
Around the forts of Esseillon many activities. Via ferrata du Diable, in the gorge of the same name, or one of the longest zip lines in the world with 200 meters of vacuum above the gorge.
Along the river through the valley, Arc, rafting or canoeing, trout fishing ... At its source near Bonneval (ranked among the most beautiful villages in France), canyoning descent. A Sollières Airfield (3 km), microlight flying summer and winter. And many other activities.
In winter cross-country skiing, alpine skiing, snowshoeing trails ...
PHOTOS
Saint-Pierre d'Extravache winter face Vanoise
Small snowy streets of Bramans
Lanes Bramans
Visit lanes Bramans
Saint-Pierre d'Extravache been in front of the Vanoise
Fire Department Bramans held in Second Empire
LINKS
www.bramans.fr
Common Bramans
www.bonjourbramans.com
Introducing Bramans
www.bramans-tourisme.com
Tourist Office Intercommunal de Haute Maurienne Vanoise
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 5.1 km from Bramans
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 17.1 km from Bramans
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...
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 2.7 km from Bramans
70 € the double room
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,...
Old house in mountain village, ski resort, restored taste, listed cottage Charming, spacious, terrace, garden. Parc de la Vanoise, near Italy.
Located 6.8 km from Bramans
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...
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....
Surrounded by several ski resorts and located between the Vanoise National Park and Italy, Logis Relais des Glaciers welcomes you in a charming traditional inn with modern facilities....
Located in Bramans
Room from 49 €
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 2.7 km from Bramans
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...
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