Montvernier tourism and travel guide

Photo is of Val Thorens at 18 km from Montvernier

Visit Montvernier: highlights and tourist information

Montvernier is situated in the Savoie department and Auvergne Rhône-Alpes region.

Popular places to visit nearby include Val Thorens at 18 km and Valmorel at 20 km. For more places to visit and local tourist attractions see the map and listings below.

Montvernier, France: places to visit and attractions

Some of the places that we have visited and reviewed and can recommend when you are sightseeing close to Montvernier in Auvergne Rhône-Alpes.

Note that all distances below are 'direct' and real driving distances will be greater!

Val Thorens

Ski resort at 18 km (direction east)

The high altitude skiing at Val Thorens mean it has...

See Val Thorens guide

Valmorel

Ski resort at 20 km (direction north-east)

The low-rise buildings and traditional materials help preseve the charm of the...

See Valmorel guide

Meribel

Ski resort at 21 km (direction east-north-east)

Part of the extensive 'Trois Vallées' ski region, Meribel is extremely popular...

See Meribel guide

Courchevel

Ski resort at 25 km (direction east-north-east)

Courchevel, ski resort in the 'Three Valleys region', is also...

See Courchevel guide

Les-7-Laux

Ski resort at 27 km (direction west), in the Isere department

Its proximity to Grenoble means that the ski resort of...

See Les-7-Laux guide

La Grave

Most Beautiful Village at 31 km (direction south), in the Hautes-Alpes department

Although better known as a ski resort, the village...

See La Grave guide

Vanoise National Park

National Parc at 38 km (direction east)

The stunning mountain scenery in the Vanoise National Park ensure its year...

See Vanoise National Park guide

Deux-Alpes

Ski resort at 38 km (direction south-west), in the Isere department

Les DeuxAlpes is one of the longest established and most popular Alpine...

See Deux-Alpes guide

Alpe-d'Huez

Ski resort at 39 km (direction south-west), in the Isere department

The well known ski station of Alpe d'Huez is also famous for...

See Alpe-d'Huez guide

Nevache

at 39 km (direction south-east), in the Hautes-Alpes department

The picturesque mountain village of Nevache is well placed to explore the...

See Nevache guide

Albertville

at 39 km (direction south-east)

Albertville is a large active town, with Conflans, a...

See Albertville guide

Chambery

at 43 km (direction west-north-west)

Chambery is a very lively university town which is very pleasant to...

See Chambery guide

Ecrins National Park

National Parc at 44 km (direction south), in the Isere department

Ecrins National Park is a very popular and very scenic National...

See Ecrins National Park guide

Serre Chevalier

Ski resort at 45 km (direction south-east), in the Hautes-Alpes department

Serre-Chevalier is an extensive alpine ski region, based around Briancon and incorporating...

See Serre Chevalier guide

... or see ALL recommended places to visit in Savoie

Map of places to visit near Montvernier

Markets in and near Montvernier

• Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne: market Saturday (5km)
• Brides-les-Bains: market Wednesday (23km)
• Allevard: market Thursday (23km)
• La Rochette: market Wednesday (24km)
• Aiguebelle: market Tuesday (25km)
• La Grave: market Thursday (31km)
• Le Touvet: market Saturday (31km)
• Saint-Pierre-d'Albigny: market Wednesday (31km)
• Froges: market Saturday (34km)
• Challes-les-Eaux: market Tuesday & Friday (37km)

More information about Montvernier, Rhone-Alpes

Tourist attractions near Montvernier, France

What to do at Montvernier? Some places with official tourist classifications and other places of interest to visit nearby that should provide inspiration if you are visiting Montvernier.

Aquarium

• Aquarium du Lac du Bourget (55km)

Grand sites of France

• Vallee de la Claree (46km)

Most beautiful villages in France

(see also beautiful French villages)

• La Grave (31km)

Recommended detour towns (fr: plus beau détour)

• Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne (5km)

Regional Natural Parcs

• Chartreuse (44km)
• Massif des Bauges (44km)

Remarkable gardens

• Jardin alpin du Lautaret (31km)
• Parc du château du Touvet (31km)
• Les jardins du Prieuré (52km)
• Parc du château de Vizille (53km)

Protected historical centre (fr: secteur sauvegardé)

(see also historical French towns)

• Chambery (43km)

Sites of natural beauty

• Col de la Croix-de-Fer (15km)
• Aiguilles d'Arves (22km)
• La Meije (35km)
• Mont Granier (37km)
• Ruines de Séchilienne (51km)

Towns of Art and history

• Albertville (39km)

Villages in bloom 4* (fr: ville fleurie)

• Nances (52km)
• Aix-les-Bains (53km)

Geography and distances

Montvernier is in the east of France at 44 kilometres from Chambery, the department capital (general information: Montvernier is 496 kilometres from Paris).

Getting here

For driving distances to Montvernier from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.

We have 13 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Hermillon, Jarrier, La Chambre, Le Chatel, Montaimont, Notre-Dame-du-Cruet, Pontamafrey-Montpascal, Saint-Avre, Saint-Etienne-de-Cuines, Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne, Saint-Martin-sur-la-Chambre, Saint-Pancrace and Sainte-Marie-de-Cuines.

This page in French: Visiter Montvernier