Culture and History
The historical traces of Saint-Etienne-de-Cuines include Le Châtelet: the fortified tower of the lords of Cuynes was owned by noble families from 1482, the year of the first rediscovered notarial deed.
The Maison forte de Gruyère was also initially a fortified tower; in the 15th century, it belonged to the De Pont family.
The Église Saint Etienne preserves its own historical trace in the form of a bronze bell dating from 1560; in 1942, it was classified as an A.O.A. The church was almost completely rebuilt in 1845.
The Chapelle de la Visitation au Mollaret dates from the 19th century and contains old statues and paintings.
The Musée ouvert consists of illustrated panels installed in the municipality of Saint-Etienne-de-Cuines in 2012 that depict its history; it can be explored on foot along paths through the village.
Trails and Landscape
The hamlet of Hameau du Loup can be reached via several trails, including a path from the hamlet of Villaron. The route there offers views of the panorama and the plain at the foot of the hamlet.
Crafts and History
Production at the Pâtes La Lune factory increased from 4 tonnes per day in 1889 to 125 tonnes per day in the 1920s.
Cycling
The Montée cyclo du Col du Glandon from Saint-Etienne-de-Cuines is 19.9 km long and has 1,439 metres of elevation gain.
The 21 km cycling route to the Col du Glandon runs between the Belledonne range to the west and the peaks of the Les Sybelles area to the east.
Geographical Location
Saint-Etienne-de-Cuines lies at the entrance to the Vallée des Villards and provides access to its Col du Glandon.
Renting a holiday apartment in Saint-Etienne-de-Cuines can form part of your personal travel plans.
