Bramans

Bramans

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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.

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.

A 4 km downstream from the village, towards Modane, the forts of Esseillon. On this natural barrier, 5 forts erected by the Italians fearful about 150 years ago a French invasion.

Around the forts of Esseillon, many activities. Via ferrata du Diable, in the gorges of the same name, or one of the longest zip lines in the world with 250 m of vacuum above the gorge.

Along the river through the valley, the Arc, rafting or canoeing, trout fishing ... At its source, near Bonneval (ranked among the most beautiful villages of France), canyoning descent. A Sollières Airfield (3 miles), ultralight flights in summer and winter. And many other activities.

The winter cross-country skiing, downhill skiing, snowshoeing trails ...

Saint-Pierre d'Extravache in winter in front of the Vanoise		Small snowy streets of Bramans
Lane Bramans		Poster of the Day August 15, 2011

Saturday 2 June Day Night Min. 16°C - Max. 26°C

Sunday 3 June Day Night Min. 17°C - Max. 27°C

Monday 4 June Day Night Min. 16°C - Max. 24°C

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 2.7 km from Bramans 68 € 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 6.7 km from Bramans From 660 € to 1130 € per week

Gîte rural - Parc National de la Vanoise  SPECIAL OFFER 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 6.8 km from Bramans From 280 € to 620 € per week

Apartment for 6 persons Lanslevillard Our apartments in the heart of the Vanoise in the comfort station valcenis been open view on the mountains in WINTER foot runway is 2800 m 1500 m altitude with easy access by motorway... Located 13.1 km from Bramans From 280 € to 1300 € 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 100m ², rental cabins, rental mobile home wood, rental tents furnished.... Located 18.1 km from Bramans 15.10 € per day

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Logis l'Auberge Relais Les Glaciers      7.3 Bramans 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 €

Le Val d'Ambin  Bramans Le Val d'Ambin is just 7 km from the ski slopes in Termignon and a 7-minute drive from Modane Train Station. It offers a tennis court, an on-site laundrette and chalets with a private... Located in Bramans Room from 50 €

Résidence Plein Soleil      7.8 Avrieux Located in Avrieux, this residence is in the heart of the Haute Maurienne ski resorts. It offers fully-equipped apartments and studios with private balconies or terraces. At the Plein... Located 4.3 km from Bramans Room from 22 €

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