Abbaye de la Rochette
Belmont-Tramonet Savoie Founded in 1824
Abbaye de la Rochette, located in Belmont-Tramonet in the foothills of the Savoie region, is a Benedictine monastery home to a community of thirteen nuns who follow the Rule of Saint Benedict. Heir to a long history that began near Lyon before the community settled in Savoie in 1970, it belongs to the Notre-Dame de la Rencontre federation and structures its days around prayer and work, according to the Ora et Labora: the sisters gather seven times a day in the abbey church and produce handcrafted goods (cards, books, notebooks) sold in the monastery shop. Their motto, Petra autem erat Christus, means "The rock is Christ."
Nestled at the foot of the first Alpine rock faces, amid lush greenery at an elevation of 820 feet, the Benedictine sisters welcome you for a time of listening and renewal. The setting lends itself equally to spiritual retreat and to quiet study, within easy reach of Chambéry and the Chartreuse massif.
What awaits you
Upcoming retreats
Practical information
Liturgical offices & prayer
The nuns gather seven times a day in the abbey church. Guests are welcome to attend the offices freely. No commitment is required: each person lives their stay at their own pace.
Spiritual guidance
A spiritual director is available on site for retreatants who wish to meet with one. They can accompany important life decisions, in the light of Scripture and a wisdom cultivated over the centuries.
Summer retreats
From July 17 to 30 and August 7 to 20, a time of gathering is offered each morning and late afternoon: Gospel prayer, psalms, lectio divina, Eucharistic adoration... Participation is free, with no commitment required.
Library & oratory
The guest house has an oratory and a library available to guests. A small shop offers monastic products from the Monastic network for sale.
Groups
Several rooms allow groups (up to 30 people) to gather and share meals together. Separate dining rooms are also available for those who wish to remain in silence.
Getting there
The nearest SNCF train station is at Pont de Beauvoisin, 5 km from the Abbey. A car comes to pick up guests arriving by train!
From Lyon or Chambéry, take the A43 then exit 11. From Grenoble, take the A48 then the A43.
A note for pilgrims traveling by bike: the Camino de Santiago and the Way of Assisi pass very close by!