Saint-Martin-de-Belleville:
Located at 1 450 m altitude, Saint-Martin is one of the resorts of the Belleville Valley, which forms, with the valleys of Méribel and Courchevel, the ski area of the 3 Valleys. A domain of international renown, known to the most demanding skiers for its expanse (600 km of slopes), the variety of its routes and the quality of its equipment. Connected to this exceptional area, Saint-Martin has earned its label of "village of the 3 Valleys". A village known today insiders, who have chosen to combine great skiing and lifestyle.
Saint-Jean-de-Belleville:
Saint-Jean-de-Belleville is a village of Savoie, in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, 12 km south of Moûtiers.
The heart of the village is at an altitude of 1,100 m but the vast municipal territory of more than 59 km ² which belongs to the high mountain ranges from 668 to 2822 m of altitude, punctuated with peaks and about ten hamlets.
Saint-Jean-de-Belleville, which counted up to 1,500 inhabitants in the nineteenth, only lists about 600, but near the ski resorts bordering Valmorel, Val-Thorens or Ménuires, the town now combines agricultural activity (with nearly 20 km² of pastures) and tourism.
If you do not ski in Saint-Jean-de-Belleville, gateway to the Valley of Belleville in the heart of the Tarentaise, the locality is nevertheless an ideal base to discover the region. Its heritage and especially its rich preserved environment will delight hiking enthusiasts.
Saint-Martin-de-Belleville:
Those who want to discover the mountain otherwise than down the slopes are not left out. Snowshoeing, snowshoeing, heritage discoveries, shows and torchlight descents are offered throughout the winter. Not to mention the concerts at the church, for a musical break at the time of the après-ski. Saint-Martin is also a place where good food is whispered as well-kept secrets. From the farm-inn that composes around its products, to the gourmet restaurant which displays its 2 macaroons, temptations are numerous.
Located in the heart of the village, in an old farmhouse, the museum of Saint-Martin traces 150 years of history of this high Savoyard valley. An amazing story that led this village of altitude, living in almost autarky, towards a tourist destiny. From the apogee of the agro-pastoral civilization in the 19th century, to the tourist revolution of the 60s, to the industrial changes of the early 20th century, discover the highlights of this history.
Saint-Jean-de-Belleville:
In terms of built heritage, the municipality has retained the typical and characteristic features of mountain villages on the one hand, farms or hamlets with agricultural vocation on the other hand, but it also allows the visitor to discover two historic buildings of interest.
It is primarily the church of Saint-Jean-Baptiste, proof if it was necessary that it is right that Saint-Jean-de-Belleville is a stage of the famous "path of Baroque" in Savoy. The church was built in the middle of the 17th century. The interior is spectacular, with many paintings and an altarpiece evoking the Rosary. To see also, sculptures of Saint Dominic and Saint Catherine who frame a Madonna and Child, the whole being surrounded by angels musicians. In addition, there is a bell tower said lantern.
In the second place, a visit is necessary, at the edge of the main road, to the chapel Notre-Dame des Grâces. Decorated with exterior paintings including St. Francis de Sales, it houses inside a lantern and a cupola dating from the early eighteenth century but also three altarpieces and an altar covered with leather Cordoba. The whole is of baroque inspiration. From the chapel, a remarkable panorama of the nearby peaks awaits the faithful or the tourist...
However, it is the exceptional natural environment that is the primary asset of the town.
Many hiking trails have been designed for all types of audiences.
The Fontaine-le-Puits loop is specifically for families, and allows you to cross very varied environments with forests, ridges and meadows. Belvederes, picnic tables, reading tables, 360-degree views along the route.
For well-informed and well-informed hikers, other itineraries are obviously possible, including more delicate passages to negotiate approaching the summits that streak on the heights of the territory, such as the Golet pass, the points of Crève-Tête or the Mont de Fuz or the Rocher du Cougne. It is recommended to learn about the difficulties of the course and the weather before starting. Documentation, maps and information on +33 4 79 04 29 05.
Finally, on the cultural level, the municipal library regularly hosts reading workshops or exhibitions. Information on +33 4 79 24 10 83.
