Saint-Martin-sur-La-Chambre (73130)

HOW TO GET HERE

A43 motorway exit n°26 – then turn right and take the bridge in the direction of LA CHAMBRE then road RD 213 to the Col de la Madeleine. 

PRESENTATION

Lying on the road towards the Madeleine Pass, the village of SAINT MARTIN SUR LA CHAMBRE  is a constantly growing village of 468 inhabitants. Houses are spread over the sunny, sheltered, green slopes with fantastic views of the Belledonne mountains and the Valley des Villards. It has a reputation as being one of the most attractive residential sectors in the Maurienne valley and boasts a tourist trade thanks to its two attractive campsites and a number of gîtes as well.

The shops in LA CHAMBRE are 2km away and the village is near to the winter ski resorts of SAINT FRANCOIS LONGCHAMP and MONTAIMONT. It is also a perfect starting out point for cycling tours in the Maurienne and nearby  activities include short walking trails, fishing, tennis.. and a few kilometres higher up in altitude, walking trails in the pastures.

ACCOMMODATION

• Campsite-caravaneige  le « Petit Nice 2 star» - 33   pitches – open all year round.
• Campsite le « Bois Joli 2 star»  – 116 pitches– open May to October.

For more information see accommodation on website.

HERITAGE

In the various hamlets you will find  St Joseph in la Côte and Saint-Antoine in Montoudras whose retable dates from the 17th century and displays some attractive Corinthian capitals on the bare columns that frame a painting that might possibly be a piece by Dufour.

The church, dedicated to Saint Martin has been altered through the times, and most noticeably in 1630. The retable dates from the 19th century and is embellished with a painting by Guille and 4 by Dufour.

ACTIVITIES

Short walks, fishing, cycling tours