La Rosière, balcony of the Haute Tarentaise
Between peaks, traditions and wide-open spaces, the Haute Tarentaise is a unique Alpine territory where La Rosière shines as a lively and welcoming viewpoint.
Discovering a living heritage
The Haute Tarentaise draws its wealth from an exceptional geography: sunny slopes, glacial rivers, alpine pastures and high-altitude forests. This generous nature has shaped a mountain way of life that remains deeply rooted. Between France and Italy, the valley has long been built on exchange, solidarity and hospitality.
From La Rosière, the ideal starting point to explore the valley, you can discover heritage gems such as the Petit Saint-Bernard Pass, with its ancient remains and historic hospice, or the 44 hamlets of Montvalezan with their chapels, slate roofs and peaceful lanes.
The Haute Tarentaise draws its wealth from an exceptional geography: sunny slopes, glacial rivers, alpine pastures and high-altitude forests. This generous nature has shaped a mountain way of life that remains deeply rooted. Between France and Italy, the valley has long been built on exchange, solidarity and hospitality.
From La Rosière, the ideal starting point to explore the valley, you can discover heritage gems such as the Petit Saint-Bernard Pass, with its ancient remains and historic hospice, or the 44 hamlets of Montvalezan with their chapels, slate roofs and peaceful lanes.
Séez, Bourg-Saint-Maurice and the Tarentaise way of life
Just a few bends from La Rosière, Séez plunges you into Savoyard history: the Arpin spinning mill, the artisans’ house, a baroque church… everything here speaks of tradition and local culture. Lower in the valley, Bourg-Saint-Maurice welcomes you with lively terraces, shops, its Saturday morning market, and its easy TGV access.
The Vanoise National Park
A natural jewel of the region, the Vanoise Park opens the doors to preserved nature. Chamois, marmots, alpine flora and glaciers form breathtaking landscapes. From the Haute Tarentaise, several trails lead you into the park, whether for a day hike or a longer trek.
A valley to experience, season after season
Whether you are curious about culture, passionate about gastronomy, a hiking enthusiast or in love with Alpine history, the Haute Tarentaise has so much to offer. La Rosière is one of its most beautiful gateways.
Taste the Tarentaise
Local cuisine is a true link between past and present, with dishes rich in meaning, flavour and memory:
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Farçon: a sweet and savoury dish made with grated potatoes, stale bread, raisins, bacon and sometimes flavoured with saffron or spices. Slowly cooked in a traditional mould, it offers a soft texture and comforting flavour.
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Crozets: small square Savoyard pasta, often handmade with buckwheat flour. They are usually enjoyed in a gratin, topped with melted Beaufort cheese.
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Pormoniers: green sausages made with pork and vegetables (cabbage, chard, spinach). They are often pan-fried or added to stews.
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Polenta: cornmeal porridge of Italian origin, cooked slowly until creamy. It accompanies saucy meats as well as rustic mountain dishes.
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Rissoles: small pastries, fried or baked, filled with jam or apple purée. A typical winter treat, especially during festive times.
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Gâteau de Savoie: a light, fluffy sponge cake made from eggs, sugar and flour, with no fat. Perfect with a hot drink after a day in the mountains.
These recipes, passed down through generations, can be found in a booklet available at the Tourist Office – a slice of culinary heritage to take home with you.