Hautecour

The past is very much stamped on these 5 mountain hamlets: oratories, chapels and a church, all of which demonstrate the locals’ religious fervour and contain real artistic treasures. After a hike, stroll along the little lanes to Le Breuil, towards the old communal bread oven, or to the rocky promontory that’s home to the neo-Gothic chapel of Saint Agatha and Saint Marguerite. In the hamlet of La Basse, you’ll discover a highly ingenious vestige of an era from not so long ago, La “boueda”…ever heard of it ?

Remarkable for its 12th century Roman bell tower, neoclassic and baroque altarpieces, paintings by the Artari brothers from La Valsésia who were renowned for their trompe l’oeil art dating from 1885, the marble tomb of Villette de MgrCharvaz (1793 - 1870), a local man who became the archbishop of Genoa, and aCarrara marble bust (a replica of which can be seen at Genoa Cathedral!).

​​Further information from the town hall: +33 (0)4 79 24 02 62

The church is open from June to September, from Monday the Friday, 8am to 5.30pm.

Open in winteron request, for groups.

In Hautecour, climbers can indulge their passion on the Mont Secret cliff.

Discover this exceptional site quickly!

Hautecour climbing site  

From gentle walks around the artificial lake, to the top of Quermoz at an altitude of 2,296m, there’s a huge range of hikes of varying difficulty levels, with something to suit everyone throughout the season.

Through forests and Alpine pastures or simply wandering through the narrow village streets, breathe in the fresh mountain air and admire the incredible views on offer.