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Montgilbert
Language(s) spoken: French
A little-known Béveldère at the gateway to the Maurienne
The commune of Montgilbert is located at the entrance to the Maurienne valley, backing onto the Belledonne massif and facing the Grand Arc massif.
The village is spread over 22 hamlets, served by the departmental road 116 to the Chef-lieu and the communal roads of l'Endroit and l'Envers, forming a loop.
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- Church built in 1865 (3 bells listed as historic monuments), renovated in 1999 and 2000. - Chapelle Sainte-Marguerite built in 1629, restored in 1997. - The Salle des Fêtes, available from March to October for weddings, christenings, family meals with friends, associations and group stays. Very pleasant site, magnificent panorama, guaranteed peace and quiet, altitude 950 m. - Discovery trails, old sawmill (1912), goat farm, peat bog (near the fort).
In a nutshell
Porte de Maurienne
Community of Communes Porte de Maurienne
Surface area: 953 ha
Population: 120
Altitude: 327 m to 1450 m.
Villagers: Les Montgilbertins
Distance to main town: 3.2 km
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