Cappella di Tromen

The chapel of Tromen, dedicated to Our Lady of the Snows, stands above the Grand-Valey stream. Its façade preserves a large Last Judgment fresco, while its history recalls the hamlets' relationship with the flood-prone waterway.

Why it matters

The chapel is a record of local devotion in settlements exposed to the Grand-Valey's floods. Founded under the dedication of Saint Michael and enlarged in 1747, it was rededicated to Our Lady of the Snows. The Last Judgment fresco gives the modest building a striking visual focus.

What to notice

The façade fresco presents scenes from the Last Judgment. A small bell tower rises above the roofline, and the masonry includes battered walls associated with the chapel's rebuilding. The building's successive dedications are documented in its history rather than in a change to its external form.

Context and history

The chapel began as a late-sixteenth-century votive foundation under the title of San Michele, established by residents of Écrivin, Moulin and nearby hamlets. It was rebuilt and enlarged in 1747, then dedicated to Our Lady of the Snows. Archival records document legacies for Masses and later requests for funds to restore the building. It was also known locally as il Santuario.