Myans brings together the history of Mont Granier, Marian pilgrimage and a range of winegrowing-related activities. Visitors can focus on two distinct themes: the religious tradition surrounding Notre-Dame de Myans or a guided hike exploring the region’s winegrowing and natural heritage. Its geological history makes the connection between the landscape and the pilgrimage site especially vivid.
Mont Granier and Pilgrimage in Myans
The rocky hills and scree slopes around Myans date back to the collapse of Mont Granier in 1248. The small chapel of Myans, with its Black Madonna, stands on a moraine ridge left by Quaternary glaciers; this ridge served as a natural barrier against the landslide. The history of the village thus brings together two distinct time periods: a landform shaped by the Quaternary and the event of 1248. Myans developed into an important Marian pilgrimage site. According to popular belief, the Black Madonna protected Myans during the landslide on November 24–25, 1248. This tradition adds a religious perspective to the geological account without treating the two explanations as equivalent.
Visit the Sanctuary
The Black Madonna is housed in the crypt of the Notre-Dame de Myans sanctuary; until the Revolution, the upper church was used by the Franciscans. The sanctuary therefore provides a setting for both the pilgrimage tradition and its historical use. Guided tours of the sanctuary can be arranged on request for families, groups and individuals. If you plan a visit, confirm the current visiting arrangements before travelling.
Discover Winegrowing and Nature
The guided hike “Randonnée accompagnée de vignes en lacs” is listed for 2026. Starting in Myans, it explores the winegrowing heritage of Cœur de Savoie and the region’s lakes. The hike combines winegrowing and natural heritage; check the specific dates and booking arrangements before your trip. It can end with a visit to the Aux Fruits de la Treille winery. Confirm arrangements for the visit when booking the hike.
Aux Fruits de la Treille is a winegrowing business in Myans and is recognised as a “Ferme pédagogique” (educational farm). Activities offered there include observing and describing, as well as taking part in growing or processing a product. This educational approach focuses on the business and its work, while the hike brings together winegrowing and natural heritage as regional themes.
The winery’s range includes Savoie wines such as Acquère AOC Cru Abymes, Jacquère AOC Cru Chignin and AOC Chardonnay. It also offers Roussanne AOC Chignin-Bergeron, traditionally made wines, Rosé Cuvée Laura, Red Cuvée Chloé, grape and apple juices, and sparkling grape juice.
Discover more destinations: Valmeinier, Grignon, Pralognan-La-Vanoise, Brison-Saint-Innocent, Traize, Saint-Christophe, Montgellafrey, La Bauche.
For the regional travel overview: Savoie.
