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Eglise de la Sainte-Trinite

Church

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8

Our Rating

Very Good

The Église de la Sainte-Trinité is the main church of the town of Les Contamines-Montjoie in the Montjoie Valley south-west from Chamonix. The church was built in 1759 by Domenico Gualino de Sastegno from Piedmont after the local population came together and decided they wanted their own church and not have to go to the church at Saint-Nicholas-de-Veroce. The church is dedicated to the Holy Trinity and was consecrated in 1766. The bell tower was added in 1845 and the interiors were completed in 1847.


Three statues of Saint Peter, Saint Paul and the Good Shepherd decorate the facade. The high altar is decorated by the statues of Saint Augustine and Saint Francois de Sales. The right side altar is dedicated to Saint Joseph. The altar on the left is dedicated to the Blessed Virgin.


The church is located in the center of town. We have a fantastic trail that takes you from the Bellevue lift above Les Houches to Les Contamines via the Col de Tricot. This trail ends at the eastern edge of Les Contamines and when you descend down into the village using the Chemin du P'Tou you will pass by the chuch from its east facing side.

Nearest town to this point of interest

Nearest Town

Les Contamines

Altitude of this point of interest

Altitude

1163m

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Accommodation

Phone

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Church

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Linked Trails & Points of Interest

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Bellevue to Les Contamines via Tricot

9

Our Rating

Exceptional

Trail:

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Fantastic route with so much to offer and a great diversity of scenery and views. This trail can be done with children as long as they can handle the significant amount of downhill.

Trail Length

Length

10.99km

When is the best time to go on this trail

When to Go

Mid Jun - Mid Sep

How long does it take to hike this trail

Hiking Time

2.5 - 4.0 Hours

Elevation gain and loss for this trail

Elevation +

+651m / -1278m

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

Kids

7+ Years old

How long does it take to run this trail

Running Time

2.0 - 3.0 Hours

The technical difficulty level of this trail

Technical Difficulty

Moderate (3/5)

Are dogs allowed on this trail

Dogs

Dogs Allowed

Nearest Town to this Trail

Nearest Town

Chamonix

Saint-Gervais to Les Contamines

7

Our Rating

Good

Point to Point Trail:

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A nice route through a large part of the Montjoie Valley passing through numerous little hamlets and nice open fields with nice views all around.

Trail Length

Length

9.7km

When is the best time to go on this trail

When to Go

Start Apr - End Oct

How long does it take to hike this trail

Hiking Time

3.0 - 4.0 Hours

Elevation gain and loss for this trail

Elevation +

+554m / -197m

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

Kids

7+ Years old

How long does it take to run this trail

Running Time

1.5 - 2.0 Hours

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 Contamines

8

Nearest Town

Very Good

Town

Beautiful town at the end of the Montjoie Valley south-west from Chamonix

Nearest town to this point of interest

Nearest Town

Les Contamines

The altitude of this point of interest

Altitude

1160m

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Chalets du Truc

8

Nearest Town

Very Good

Refuge

Beautifully situated refuge on alpine pastures between Les Contamines and Miage

Nearest town to this point of interest

Nearest Town

Les Contamines

The altitude of this point of interest

Altitude

1750m

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Longitude:

6.728

Latitude:

45.8211

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