Saint-Pierre-D'entremont: Nature and Cultural Heritage

Saint-Pierre-D'entremont is the starting point for the Roche Veyrand via ferrata. For planning your trip, you can also focus on landscapes, architectural history or regional products. You can follow a sporting route, take in waterfalls and cliffs, or discover historic buildings and drawings related to cultural heritage.

Landscape at the Cirque de Saint-Même

Four waterfalls form in the Cirque de Saint-Même beneath limestone cliffs up to 500 metres high. The cirque is part of the Hauts de Chartreuse National Nature Reserve. Water and rock are equally part of its natural setting: the waterfalls and high limestone walls shape it in different ways. This makes the cirque a clear focal point for anyone wishing to concentrate on the landscape.

Architectural history and views

Beautiful openings with moulded surrounds have been preserved at the Tour d’Infernet. Their design points to construction in the late 15th or 16th century. Check access to the Tour before visiting. The present-day Saint-Alexis church was built or rebuilt in the early 20th century. The two buildings therefore represent distinctly different periods: the design of the Tour d’Infernet suggests an earlier phase of construction, while the present-day church was built much later.

The ruins of the Château de Montbel stand on a narrow, elongated rocky spur at an altitude of 948 metres. From there, you can enjoy views over the Entremonts and the surrounding mountains. Its position on the rocky spur and its elevation give this historic site a different character from buildings known for their architectural details. If you want to reach the château on foot from Saint-Pierre-D'entremont, allow about three hours. Trail conditions may vary seasonally; check them in advance.

Via ferrata and drawing stops

The Roche Veyrand via ferrata is a 2.2-kilometre circuit with 319 metres of elevation gain, starting in Saint-Pierre-D'entremont. It has two separate sections, graded AD and TD. The access trail begins at the car park by the school in Saint-Pierre-D'entremont. Since weather can affect access, check the conditions before your tour. When planning, take into account the route format and elevation gain, as well as the separate sections.

The Sentier Randocroquis® du Château offers a different activity. At seven stops, you can make your own drawings with the help of a guide. The themes of water, forest and built heritage bring together observing nature and exploring architectural history. Drawing is the distinctive focus of this trail; the stops provide a recurring format, while the subjects vary between landscape and cultural heritage.

Regional products and finding a hotel

The Fromagerie Saint Pierre Entremont sells cheeses from the Chartreuse, Savoie and Dauphiné, as well as other regional products. The product selection may change. If you are looking for a specific product, check the current selection in advance.

If you are looking for a hotel in Saint-Pierre-D'entremont, check the location, amenities, price and availability of specific options. Make your choice based on the travel interests that matter most to you.

Discover more destinations: Sainte-Foy-Tarentaise, Montmélian, Hautecour, Mâcot-La-Plagne, Saint-Nicolas-La-Chapelle, La Giettaz, Mercury, Granier.

For the broader travel overview: Savoie.