Le patrimoine de La Grave et Villar d'Arène
Bon Repos Chapel
The Chapel Notre-Dame de Bon Repos stands on a promontory along the path connecting the Chazelet village to Les Fréaux.
Its date of construction is uncertain, but it probably dates back to the eighteenth century.
It is a place of worship and memory.
Passable in Summer only because the trail is steep.
Overtures :
From 01/06 to 01/11, daily.
Because the trail is relatively steep, access to the chapel is only passable during the Summer and by dry weather.
The holy Anne Oratory of Le Chazelet
The Saint-Anne Oratory of Chazelet has tree stars in the MICHELIN Green Guide. It offers a magnificent view over the Meije Massif.
Notre-Dame de l’Assomption church
The church was built around the 11th century. It is the oldest monument in the area and has been a listed building since 1959. With the Pentitents Chapel it forms a beautiful architectural complex at the heart of the village of La Grave.
The Grand Tour of La Grave Villar-d'Arène
A classic cross-country route, this lovely loop takes you through all the hamlets of La Grave. On a balcony path on the south facing slopes of La Grave, you have the very best view of La Meije and its glaciers.
The Penitents Chapel
The White Penitents' Chapel dates back to the 17th century. It stands out beautifully next to the parish church Our Lady of the Assumption,within the cemetery walls.
Visitis to the religious heritage site in La Grave
La Grave is a mountain village with a rich past. The rural population was very pious and the architectural heritage of the various religious bulildings add to the picturesque charm of the sites.