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Maurienne

March 04, 2023

Maurienne (Arpitan: Môrièna) is one of the provinces of Savoy, corresponding to the arrondissement of Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne in France. It is also the original name of the capital of the province, now Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne.

The Grande Casse is the main peak of the valley.

Location

 
The crystalline range of Ambin and one of its numerous wild valleys in Maurienne

The Maurienne valley is one of the great transverse valleys of the Alps. The river which has shaped the valley since the last glaciation is the Arc. The valley begins at the village of Écot (in the commune of Bonneval-sur-Arc), at the foot of the Col de l'Iseran, and ends at the confluence of the Arc and the Isère in the commune of Aiton. The mountains on the southern side are the Dauphiné Alps and the Cottian Alps. On the northern side are the part of the Graian Alps known as the Vanoise. The capital, Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne, lies at the confluence of the Arc and the Arvan.

Roads and railways

Part of the main road and rail route between Lyon and Turin runs through the valley. The A43 autoroute and a railway line enter at the western end from the Isère valley, and leave at Modane using the Fréjus Road and Rail Tunnels respectively which both emerge at Bardonecchia in Italy. The Turin–Lyon high-speed railway will also be built through the lower valley.

The other roads out of the valley use the following mountain cols:

Other cols such as the Col d'Etache, Col du Carro and the Col de Vallée Etroite are only passable on foot.

Districts

The province contains the following cantons:

  • canton d'Aiguebelle
  • canton de La Chambre
  • canton de Lanslebourg-Mont-Cenis
  • canton de Modane
  • canton de Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne
  • canton de Saint-Michel-de-Maurienne

Economy

 
The well preserved nature, thanks to the national park, attracts many tourists looking for real alpine wilderness, and a fauna still preserved.

The abundance of hydro-electric power (there are twenty-four hydroelectric stations in the valley) created heavy industry such as electrochemical plants and aluminum refining, but now the emphasis in the area is on tourism, especially winter sports. Numerous ski resorts line the valley, from the small villages like Albiez-Montrond to the purpose-built resorts, dating from the 1970s like Le Corbier and Les Karellis.

The Vanoise National Park and its protected surroundings are a major tourist attraction. Alpine ibex, grey wolves, lynx, royal eagles or vultures are among the many rare species that live in the numerous valleys of Maurienne.

The famous but rare and expensive Bleu de Termignon cheese is made in the commune of Termignon in the Haute-Maurienne near the Italian border.

History

Main article: County of Maurienne

The region has numerous traces of human habitation since the Paleolithic. In 1032, Humbert the White-Handed received the Maurienne, his native land, from Conrad II the Salian whom he had helped in his Italian campaigns against Aribert, Archbishop of Milan. The House of Savoy maintained their independence as counts and then dukes until Savoy was linked with the Kingdom of Sardinia, which included Piedmont in north-western Italy. In the Maurienne are a series of five forts, La Barrière de l'Esseillon, that were created by the Sardinians in the early 19th century to protect Piedmont from a French invasion. The Maurienne was not incorporated into France until 1860, as part of the political agreement with Napoleon III that brought about the unification of Italy. Despite this, the Maurienne and the Tarentaise valleys are classified as French towns and lands of Art and History.

The Basse-Maurienne

The lower part of the valley is industrial, and its three significant towns are:

The Haute-Maurienne

 
The Maurienne Valley is one of the longest intra-alpine valleys in the Alps.

The upper valley of the Arc is known as the Haute-Maurienne. It lies along the Italian border around 45 km near Mont Cenis. The principal town is Modane, an old frontier town, at the mouth of the Fréjus Road Tunnel and dominated by the resort of Val Fréjus. The other villages, rising up from the valley, are:

 
Haute Maurienne entirely covered by Vanoise National Park and its protected periphery.

About 5,000 inhabitants live there permanently, but the population reaches about 15,000 in the winter.

Much of the Haute-Maurienne is included in Vanoise National Park, which became the first national park in France in 1973. This borders Gran Paradiso National Park of Italy. The two parks are important areas for ibexes, chamois, and golden eagles; the lammergeier was recently reintroduced into the area. It appears that wolves have reached the region within the past five years.

Skiing and snowboarding

The Maurienne valley is home to around 20 ski resorts. There is also access to The Three Valleys via the Orelle gondola.

Alpine/downhill

In rough order heading up the valley:

Cross country

External links

  • www.maurienne.fr, official portal site for the area (in French)
  • Map of the Maurienne Valley Ski Resorts
  • Savoie Patrimoine - Foundation for the international cultural action in the mountains (in French)
  • Official site for Val Cenis
  • Discover the Savoie-Maurienne with the Latitude-Gallimard internet series

Coordinates: 45°12′N 6°40′E / 45.200°N 6.667°E / 45.200; 6.667

March 04, 2023
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Maurienne Arpitan Moriena is one of the provinces of Savoy corresponding to the arrondissement of Saint Jean de Maurienne in France It is also the original name of the capital of the province now Saint Jean de Maurienne The Grande Casse is the main peak of the valley Contents 1 Location 2 Roads and railways 3 Districts 4 Economy 5 History 6 The Basse Maurienne 7 The Haute Maurienne 8 Skiing and snowboarding 8 1 Alpine downhill 8 2 Cross country 9 External linksLocation Edit The crystalline range of Ambin and one of its numerous wild valleys in Maurienne The Maurienne valley is one of the great transverse valleys of the Alps The river which has shaped the valley since the last glaciation is the Arc The valley begins at the village of Ecot in the commune of Bonneval sur Arc at the foot of the Col de l Iseran and ends at the confluence of the Arc and the Isere in the commune of Aiton The mountains on the southern side are the Dauphine Alps and the Cottian Alps On the northern side are the part of the Graian Alps known as the Vanoise The capital Saint Jean de Maurienne lies at the confluence of the Arc and the Arvan Roads and railways EditPart of the main road and rail route between Lyon and Turin runs through the valley The A43 autoroute and a railway line enter at the western end from the Isere valley and leave at Modane using the Frejus Road and Rail Tunnels respectively which both emerge at Bardonecchia in Italy The Turin Lyon high speed railway will also be built through the lower valley The other roads out of the valley use the following mountain cols The Col de l Iseran toward the Tarentaise Valley The Col du Mont Cenis toward Italy The Col du Telegraphe and the Col du Galibier toward the Col du Lautaret which gives access in turn in different directions towards Grenoble or Briancon The Col de la Croix de Fer and the Col du Glandon toward Grenoble The Col de la Madeleine toward the Tarentaise The Col du Grand Cucheron towards the Isere valleyOther cols such as the Col d Etache Col du Carro and the Col de Vallee Etroite are only passable on foot Districts EditThe province contains the following cantons canton d Aiguebelle canton de La Chambre canton de Lanslebourg Mont Cenis canton de Modane canton de Saint Jean de Maurienne canton de Saint Michel de MaurienneEconomy Edit The well preserved nature thanks to the national park attracts many tourists looking for real alpine wilderness and a fauna still preserved The abundance of hydro electric power there are twenty four hydroelectric stations in the valley created heavy industry such as electrochemical plants and aluminum refining but now the emphasis in the area is on tourism especially winter sports Numerous ski resorts line the valley from the small villages like Albiez Montrond to the purpose built resorts dating from the 1970s like Le Corbier and Les Karellis The Vanoise National Park and its protected surroundings are a major tourist attraction Alpine ibex grey wolves lynx royal eagles or vultures are among the many rare species that live in the numerous valleys of Maurienne The famous but rare and expensive Bleu de Termignon cheese is made in the commune of Termignon in the Haute Maurienne near the Italian border History EditMain article County of Maurienne The region has numerous traces of human habitation since the Paleolithic In 1032 Humbert the White Handed received the Maurienne his native land from Conrad II the Salian whom he had helped in his Italian campaigns against Aribert Archbishop of Milan The House of Savoy maintained their independence as counts and then dukes until Savoy was linked with the Kingdom of Sardinia which included Piedmont in north western Italy In the Maurienne are a series of five forts La Barriere de l Esseillon that were created by the Sardinians in the early 19th century to protect Piedmont from a French invasion The Maurienne was not incorporated into France until 1860 as part of the political agreement with Napoleon III that brought about the unification of Italy Despite this the Maurienne and the Tarentaise valleys are classified as French towns and lands of Art and History The Basse Maurienne EditThe lower part of the valley is industrial and its three significant towns are Saint Jean de Maurienne Saint Michel de Maurienne AiguebelleThe Haute Maurienne Edit The Maurienne Valley is one of the longest intra alpine valleys in the Alps The upper valley of the Arc is known as the Haute Maurienne It lies along the Italian border around 45 km near Mont Cenis The principal town is Modane an old frontier town at the mouth of the Frejus Road Tunnel and dominated by the resort of Val Frejus The other villages rising up from the valley are le Bourget Avrieux Villarodin Aussois ski resort Bramans authentic town Sollieres Sardieres has a useful small airstrip Termignon Lanslebourg Mont Cenis Lanslevillard the two villages form the resort Val Cenis Bessans popular area for cross country skiing and international biathlon stadium unique in France Bonneval sur Arc area for Alpine skiing Haute Maurienne entirely covered by Vanoise National Park and its protected periphery About 5 000 inhabitants live there permanently but the population reaches about 15 000 in the winter Much of the Haute Maurienne is included in Vanoise National Park which became the first national park in France in 1973 This borders Gran Paradiso National Park of Italy The two parks are important areas for ibexes chamois and golden eagles the lammergeier was recently reintroduced into the area It appears that wolves have reached the region within the past five years Skiing and snowboarding EditThe Maurienne valley is home to around 20 ski resorts There is also access to The Three Valleys via the Orelle gondola Alpine downhill Edit In rough order heading up the valley Saint Francois Longchamp linked to Valmorel Les Sybelles comprising Le Corbier La Toussuire Saint Jean d Arves Saint Sorlin d Arves Les Bottieres Saint Colomban des Villards Albiez Montrond Les Karellis Valloire and Valmeinier Orelle where the gondola gives access to the Plan Bouchet skiing area and hence Val Thorens and the Three Valleys Valfrejus La Norma Aussois Bramans Termignon Val Cenis Bonneval sur ArcCross country Edit Bessans Sollieres SardieresExternal links Editwww maurienne fr official portal site for the area in French The tourism portal for Maurienne Map of the Maurienne Valley Ski Resorts Savoie Patrimoine Foundation for the international cultural action in the mountains in French Official site for Val Cenis Discover the Savoie Maurienne with the Latitude Gallimard internet series Coordinates 45 12 N 6 40 E 45 200 N 6 667 E 45 200 6 667 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Maurienne amp oldid 1129304089, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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