history of les Contamines

The history of Les Contamines :
The name of the village originates from ancient local dialect. The word “Contamines” once meant ploughable land on the squires estate.

Important dates

1760: Birth of an independent parish (detached from the parish of Saint-Nicolas de Véroce)
1850: Creation of the local Mountain Guides Company
1900: Development of the first tourist infrastructures, hotels etc
1911: Creation of the local ski club
1937: Creation of the first ski Lift
1949: Les Contamines is renamed Les Contamines-Montjoie
1952: Creation of the first chair-lift and the summer playground at l’Etape.
1971: Development of Bellevue, La Ruelle and the Col du Joly.

Aspect of the village

The village of Les Contamines is a jewel at the heart of the Mont Blanc region. The sensation of a hidden valley results in a very close knit local community.
The village has preserved its historic aspect. More than 70% of old farm buildings have been restored in respect of the local Savoy architecture.

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Mar

MIN -8°C
MAX 9°C

Mer

MIN -5°C
MAX 11°C

Jeu

MIN -3°C
MAX 12°C

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