Discover Feissons-Sur-Salins

Get to know Feissons-Sur-Salins through a range of interests: alpine views, marked hiking trails and historic buildings. The Croix de Feissons stands on a rocky outcrop at an altitude of 1,389 m, overlooking Moûtiers. From the viewpoint at the Croix, you can see the Lauzière massif, the 3 Vallées and the Beaufortain. The Sentier du Mont Jovet offers a 360-degree panorama of the Beaufortain massif, Mont Blanc, the Valais Alps and the Vanoise.

Hikes by duration and route type

If you choose trails by duration and route type, there are two very easy, marked routes to choose from. The Pierre à cupules out-and-back trail is 3.3 km long and takes about an hour from the car park by the town hall. The Boucle de la Croix de Feissons is a 3.2 km circular walk; from the car park at the upper edge of the village, it takes approximately 90 minutes. This lets you compare an out-and-back hike of about an hour with a longer loop. Check trail conditions before setting out; snow conditions should also be taken into account for the Boucle de la Croix de Feissons.

The Croix de Feissons can be reached via hiking trails in summer and on snowshoes in winter. Several walking routes start in Feissons-Sur-Salins. The Boucle du Dou de Saint Maurice is accessible to everyone, starts in the village and leads to the Baroque church and a panorama of the Vanoise and the 3 Vallées; it is dependent on snow conditions. The Boucle de la Combe du Raffort is also accessible to everyone. It leads to the edge of the village and offers a beautiful view of the 3 Vallées.

Chapels and local history

The Notre Dame de la Salette chapel was built at the Pré Benoit site in 1779 and renovated in 2016. During the occupation, it served as a hiding place for people who refused the STO. The chapel is open every day throughout the year.

The Saint-Maurice church has late Baroque furnishings and an important collection of reliquaries. Baroque elements have been preserved at the main altar; it depicts Saint Maurice on horseback and Saint Blaise as a bishop. The church is open every day throughout the year; access is available on request from the town council or as part of guided tours.

Le Villard and the cup-marked stone

The Saint Joseph chapel is located in the hamlet of Le Villard. Le Villard is a traditional village with narrow lanes and houses built on the slope. The chapel is part of a village landscape whose character is shaped by its close-knit buildings and hillside setting.

The Pierre à cupules is a fine-grained sandstone block with a maximum dimension of 1.80 m. Its surface has about 60 isolated cup marks, ranging from 2 to 9 cm in diameter. The cup-marked stone of Feissons-Sur-Salins is notable for its exceptional quality and variety.

Road access

Feissons-Sur-Salins is accessible by road via the D89 and D89B departmental roads. Check road conditions and any restrictions before setting off.

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