The Chapelle Notre Dame de la Paix du Monde is located right next to the Chalets de Doran below the Chaine des Aravis on the Sallanches side. It is located on the left side of the main trail towards the Chalets de Doran if you are coming up to the chalets from the Sallanches side.
The chapel was originally built by Louis Faurobertin who started the idea in 1949 after realizing that the shepherds and farmers working the pastures around Doran had no place of worship and had to make the strenuous journey to visit the church in Sallanches. Work started in 1950 and was completed in 1957. Remarkably enough the work was performed by more than 1,500 truck drivers from more than 15 different countries under the supervision of Louis Faurobertin. The chapel was inaugurated on August 5, 1957 by the Bishop of Annecy after being flown in by helicopter.
We got a detailed trail description for a loop trail that visits the Chalets de Doran and the Refuge de Tournieux. This trail passes by the chapel. We also have a longer, more challenging route that goes over the Col de la Forclaz towards the Tete de Chateau.
Linked Trails & Points of Interest
These are the trails and points of interests linked to this Chapel
7
Our Rating
Good
Loop Trail:
A beautiful loop above Sallanches with great views towards Mont Blanc and two great refuges along the way
Length
10.92km
When to Go
Start Jun - Mid Oct
Hiking Time
3.0 - 5.0 Hours
Elevation +
+886m / -886m
Kids
9+ Years old
Running Time
1.5 - 2.5 Hours
Technical Difficulty
Moderate (3/5)
Dogs
Dogs Allowed
Nearest Town
Chamonix
7
Our Rating
Good
Loop Trail:
Exploration trail starting at Refuge de Doran and climbing over the Col de la Forclaz onto the Tete de Chateau before looping back via the Chalets de Vormy
Length
18.3km
When to Go
End Jun - Start Oct
Hiking Time
6.0 - 10.0 Hours
Elevation +
+1545m / -1545m
Kids
15+ Years old
Running Time
3.5 - 5.0 Hours
Technical Difficulty
Very Difficult (5/5)
Dogs
No Dogs
Nearest Town
Chamonix
Location & Map
Below you will the location of this point of interest on the map. You can click the button to show the nearby trails and points of interests that are listed above on the same map. Another option is to visit our complete interactive map that shows everything that is listed on our website.
Longitude:
6.58835
Latitude:
45.96827