Mont-Blanc Passage

The Mont-Blanc passage

The Chambéry audio-guided tour has you take the Mont-Blanc passage, a covered gallery that slips between the buildings of the town centre. These through passages make all the discreet charm of the old town.

The Chambéry through-passages

As in other cities of the region, old Chambéry is crossed by covered passages discreetly linking the streets to one another through the buildings. The Mont-Blanc passage is a fine example. These galleries, inherited from old urban planning, allowed people to move under shelter and to save time. They today offer unexpected perspectives and an immersion in the intimacy of the city.

What there is to see

The Mont-Blanc passage slips between the buildings, revealing inner courtyards, staircases and shops along the way. It is a picturesque walk, away from the bustle of the streets, that reveals the hidden charm of old Chambéry. An ideal stop for those who like to explore the city by its byways.

Practical information

The Mont-Blanc passage is in the centre of Chambéry, linking streets of the old quarter. It can be walked freely on foot, generally during the day, and on the level. It is a pleasant shortcut along the walk in the old town.

What is the Mont-Blanc passage?

A covered gallery crossing the buildings of old Chambéry, in the tradition of the passages that discreetly link the streets of the city.

Why do these covered passages exist?

Inherited from old urban planning, they allowed people to move under shelter and to link the streets quickly through the buildings.