Morêtel-de-Mailles: Holiday apartments and holiday homes

Morêtel-de-Mailles is a rural mountain commune in the Alps. The place combines a pronounced high-altitude setting with historical traces and mountain farming shaped by the region.

Those wishing to rent a holiday apartment in Morêtel-de-Mailles can make this wish a separate part of their travel planning.

Landscape

The area of Morêtel-de-Mailles ranges from 250 metres to 1,178 metres at the summit of Saint-Genis. To the east, the commune extends across the slopes of Bramefarine, and to the south across the slopes of Saint-Genis.

The Sommet de Barley and Brame Farine are each a summit in the surrounding area. L'Aulpe du Seuil is a summit near Morêtel-de-Mailles, while Le Haut du Seuil is located there as a mountain.

Culture and history

Les Fontaines is overlooked by the Château de Morêtel, which is also known as Maison de Belledonne. La Maladière is the site of a medieval leprosarium. The Maison forte de Mailles is mentioned as early as 1219.

The Fort Barraux, a fortress, is located near Morêtel-de-Mailles. The Église Saint-Pierre de Saint-Pierre-d'Allevard, a church, is also located nearby. The Abbaye des Ayes is a historic site in the surrounding area, while the Monastère de la Grande Chartreuse is a historic site in the broader regional area around Morêtel-de-Mailles.

Local profile

Local mountain farming is primarily focused on raising cattle to produce Charolais beef and Tomme cheese.

Geographical location

Morêtel-de-Mailles is situated on the D525 departmental road, which connects Goncelin and Allevard.

Other destinations: Faverges-De-La-Tour, Valencin, Oz, Uriage-Les-Bains, Saint-Romain-de-Jalionas, Romagnieu, Pierre-Châtel, Saint-Hilaire-du-Rosier

For the higher-level travel overview: Isere.