Historical Monument 1978 (≈ 1978)
Order to protect the rock and the cave.
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Heritage classified
Rocher dit des Balmes et grotto des Balmes (Box F 32; ZR 53): by order of 2 October 1978
Origin and history
The Rocher dit des Balmes and the Cave of the Balmes, located in the commune of Val-Cenis (formerly Sollières-Sardières), form a remarkable natural ensemble. This site, classified Historic Monument by decree of 2 October 1978, belongs today to the commune. Its classification specifically protects the geological elements and the cave, identified under the cadastral references F 32 and ZR 53.
The site is located in the Savoie department, in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, near the hamlet of Le Muleney. Although precise historical details are lacking, this type of rock formation has often served as a shelter or natural landmark for local populations throughout the centuries. Caves, in mountainous areas such as Savoy, played a role in pastoral life, as a refuge or storage place.
The approximate location of the site, noted with an accuracy considered "passable" (level 5/10), suggests an isolated environment, typical of alpine areas. No information is available on its current accessibility or tourist use, although its protection makes it a heritage element to be preserved.
