• Historic site and monument

Nifflon Chapel

In the 20th century, Alpine shepherds who could not go back down to the valley for mass said their prayers in the chapel led by the eldest amongst them.

Historic site and monument Nifflon Chapel Bellevaux

About

Bellevaux (74470)

The chapel has a four-sided roof topped with a dome-shaped bell and is nestled in the prettiest pasture in the area. After a 2-3 hour walk, you'll reach a group of chalets with wood tiled walls opposite a little circus in the middle of which stands the chapel. According to the parish's property inventory dated 1906, the chapel is called the Chapelle du Muguet.

A pilgrimage is held on the first Sunday of August.

Prices

Free of charge

Opening

All year round: open daily.

Access

Alpage de Nifflon 74470 Bellevaux

Access from Bellevaux's main town towards the chalets de la Buchille.

Information update on 04/05/2015 by Office de Tourisme des Alpes du Léman