Trévignin: Nature and Heritage at Mont Revard

Trévignin lies on the slopes of Mont Revard in the Massif des Bauges and is part of the Parc naturel régional du Massif des Bauges. The landscape, local cheese-making, historic religious buildings and hiking trails shape the area. If you are looking for a hotel in Trévignin, you can get a sense of the destination through these different themes, from its elevation and local history to specific hikes.

Landscape and getting around

The municipality includes ecologically valuable areas and habitats for rare mountain species. Elevation ranges from 500 m at Chez les Pugeats to 1,562 m at the Tour de l’Angle Est. These two named points illustrate the wide range of elevations within the municipality. For road access, the Route du Revard (D 913) passes through Trévignin and connects with the RD 211 towards Montcel and the RD 49 towards Pugny-Chatenod. Road numbers may be updated by the relevant authorities. If needed, check current signage when planning your drive.

Cheese and visitor experience

The Fromagerie de Trévignin sells Tome des Bauges AOP in its shop. The cheese is made in its own workshop and aged in its own cellars. At the Belvédère des saveurs, information panels introduce visitors to farming and cheese-making, alongside a self-guided sensory discovery experience. Visitors can take the tour independently and then sample the Fromagerie’s cheese in the shop. Check current visiting arrangements and sales details before your trip.

Churches and oratories

Saint-Laurent became the parish church of Trévignin in 1513. The present-day Église paroissiale Saint-Laurent was rebuilt at a new location, based on a plan by architect Joseph Tournier that was approved in 1831. On March 10, 1832, contractor Georges Vuillermet was awarded the construction contract; the work was accepted on January 6, 1833. These dates provide a clear timeline for the construction of the present-day church.

The Oratoire de Notre-Dame de La Salette was built by Thérèse Francoz in 1863 and blessed on May 6 of the same year. The restored rectangular building is shaped like a small chapel. Inside, the space has a semicircular vault, with niches for statues. Another oratory is Notre-Dame des Collines, also known as the Chapelle des Mailland. It stands at the junction of the Route du Revard (D 913) and a small path, and was built by the Mailland family in 1846. The date of the Oratoire de saint Victor remains uncertain: it was probably built around 1970 near the site of the destroyed Chapelle Saint-Victor.

Hikes around Trévignin

Stage 5 of the GR® des Grands Lacs passes through Trévignin between Le Revard and Aix-les-Bains. On the way to Aix-les-Bains, the route follows the track of the former Mont-Revard rack railway. Trail conditions can vary by season, so check current route conditions before setting out.

A circular hike starting from Trévignin links the Tour des Ébats and the Tour de l’Angle Est. It is 12.68 km long, involves 720 m of ascent and is rated moderate. The trail passes through forests and mountain pastures, reaches the two named viewpoints and follows the Crémaillère trail on the return. For planning, consider the distance, ascent and route together; route and difficulty details may change with trail conditions or route changes.

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For the broader travel overview: Savoie.