Chapelle de Montivon

  • Historic site and monument
  • Religious heritage
  • Chapel
  • Baroque
Elevation : 1207m
hameau de montivon, 74170 Saint-Gervais-les-Bains
Located in an isolated hamlet at 1200 m in altitude, the Montivon Chapel was built around 1660.
All the inhabitants participated financially, but the patronage, meaning the responsibility to provide the money for its protection and upkeep, was provided by the Roch-Gindre family. Its patron saints are Saint Felix and Saint Roch, the latter protecting against the plague.
The chapel was built parallel to the slope, much like several houses in the valley
  • History, culture and heritage
    Today, the decoration is very modest, but the large altarpiece depicts the Crucifixion of Jesus, surrounded by two male figures. On the left is Saint Roch, recognisable by his walking stick, the dog beside him and the fact that he is showing a wound on his leg (a reminder of the plague). The saint on the right, in armour, has not been identified.

Openings

Openings

From 15 June 2025 until 31 October 2025 - Open everyday

Location

Location

Chapelle de Montivon
Elevation : 1207m
hameau de montivon, 74170 Saint-Gervais-les-Bains

Spoken languages

Spoken languages
  • French
Updated on 23 February 2024 at 12:09
by Office de Tourisme de Saint-Gervais Mont-Blanc
(Offer identifier : 4863729)
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