Myans: Pilgrimage, landslide and winegrowing

This will help you understand the area based on whether you are more interested in the sanctuary, the history of the landscape, or its wine and natural heritage.

Landslide, moraine and pilgrimage

Mont Granier collapsed in 1248. This event gave rise to the rocky hills and scree slopes that define Myans. The small chapel of Myans, with its Black Madonna, stands on a moraine ridge left behind by the Quaternary glaciers. This ridge served as a natural barrier against the landslide. In Myans, the traces of the collapse and the glacial landscape are both part of the area's geological character. Popular belief holds that the Black Madonna protected Myans during the landslide of 24–25 November 1248. Myans developed into an important Marian pilgrimage site.

The Black Madonna is housed in the crypt of the Notre-Dame de Myans sanctuary. The upper church served the Franciscans until the Revolution. These two parts give the sanctuary both religious and historical significance, while the chapel on the moraine ridge makes its connection to the landscape visible. Tours of the Notre-Dame de Myans sanctuary are arranged on request for families, groups or individuals. If you are planning a tour, confirm the current visiting arrangements before your trip.

Winegrowing and guided hike

The guided hike “Accompanied hike from vineyards to lakes” starts in Myans and explores the winegrowing heritage of Cœur de Savoie and the region's lakes. As a guided tour, it combines winegrowing and natural heritage. A visit to the Aux Fruits de la Treille winery may be included at the end; confirm this arrangement when booking. If you are planning the hike for 2026, check the dates and booking arrangements before your trip.

Aux Fruits de la Treille is a winegrowing estate in Myans and is recognised as a “Ferme pédagogique” (educational farm). Its educational approach is reflected in activities that include observation and description, as well as participation in growing or processing a product. For those who want to explore winegrowing beyond finished products, it offers a different, hands-on perspective on agriculture and processing.

Aux Fruits de la Treille offers Savoie wines, including Acquère AOC Cru Abymes, Jacquère AOC Cru Chignin and AOC Chardonnay. The Roussanne AOC Chignin-Bergeron grape variety is also mentioned, along with traditionally made wines, the Cuvée Laura rosé and the Cuvée Chloé red wine. The selection is rounded out by fruit juices made from grapes and apples, as well as sparkling grape juice.

For planning purposes, it helps to distinguish between the main themes: the sanctuary focuses on Marian tradition and the events of 1248, while the hike explores the region's winegrowing and natural heritage. This will help you decide which theme you would like to shape your stay in Myans.

Discover more destinations: La Giettaz, Modane, Montvalezan, Cohennoz, Saint-André, Attignat-Oncin, Grignon, Saint-Jean-De-Chevelu

For the full travel guide: Savoie.