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Chapelle Saint Theodule

Chapel

Contributors:

9

Our Rating

Exceptional

This little chapel is located in Les Tines right before the main road turns upwards towards Argentiere. The chapel has a rich history and has an association called "Les Amis de la Chapelle Saint Théodule" or "The Friends of the Chapel of Saint Theodule". You can visit the website link for more information.


In short: the chapel was rebuilt in 1777 and has been renovated multiple times since then. Its origin dates back much later with the location originally being a small oratory for Saint Roch, the protector against the plague. The Chamonix valley was then hit by the plague and the legend tells us that the plague stopped at Les Tines and did not travel further down the valley. The oratory was then replaced by a Chapel for Saint Theodule in celebration of this miracle. At that time, the chapel was part of a village called Chastelard which was later destroyed by a glacier.


The Chapelle Saint Théodule is located at the very end of the Les Tines village. The train station cuts the hamlets in two with the chapel being located on the north eastern side of the hamlet at the end of the road that runs on the eastern side of the railway line. It can be visited as part of trails in Les Bois or as part of the Petite Balcon Nord or Petite Balcon Sud.

Nearest town to this point of interest

Nearest Town

Chamonix

Altitude of this point of interest

Altitude

1088m

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Paradis des Praz and Les Bois Loop

5

Our Rating

Average

Loop Trail:

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A family friendly loop trail between Les Praz and Les Tines visiting the playground and snack bar at Paradis des Praz and the Hotel La Prairie in Les Bois

Trail Length

Length

5.04km

When is the best time to go on this trail

When to Go

Mid Mar - End Nov

How long does it take to hike this trail

Hiking Time

1.5 - 2.0 Hours

Elevation gain and loss for this trail

Elevation +

+72m / -72m

How old do kids have to be to go on this trail

Kids

All ages

How long does it take to run this trail

Running Time

30 - 40 Mins

The technical difficulty level of this trail

Technical Difficulty

Very Easy (1/5)

Are dogs allowed on this trail

Dogs

Dogs Allowed

Nearest Town to this Trail

Nearest Town

Chamonix

Les Tines

6

Nearest Town

Above Average

Hamlet

Small Hamlet along the Arve river between Chamonix and Argentiere

Nearest town to this point of interest

Nearest Town

Chamonix

The altitude of this point of interest

Altitude

1082m

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Le Lavancher

9

Nearest Town

Exceptional

Hamlet

Beautifully situated hamlet on a plateau north from Chamonix

Nearest town to this point of interest

Nearest Town

Chamonix

The altitude of this point of interest

Altitude

1209m

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Oratoire Les Tines

7

Nearest Town

Good

Oratory

Small statue of Mother Mary in a stone column in Les Tines

Nearest town to this point of interest

Nearest Town

Chamonix

The altitude of this point of interest

Altitude

1098m

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Longitude:

6.9024254665032165

Latitude:

45.95535910807666

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