Église Saint-Pierre d’Extravache, church located in Savoie, in France

Église Saint-Pierre d'Extravache stands on a grassy slope above Bramans in Val-Cenis, built of rough grey-brown masonry under a dark slate roof. Its main body is flanked by a lower rounded section with a small arched doorway and a lean-to slate roof, while a square stone tower rises on the right, pierced by one arched opening and capped by a tall pyramidal slate spire with a cross. The 11th-century apse survives from the Romanesque rebuilding.

Tradition holds that a church existed here in the 1st century, founded by Elie and Milet, disciples of Saint Peter, though Jean Prieur notes no document or archaeological vestige supports this. The primitive church was destroyed around the 10th century, and the oldest parts of the present building date from the 11th century, or at the earliest the late 10th, rebuilt in Romanesque style. Fires in the 14th century and 1803 led to several reconstructions, but the original 11th-century apse survives. The church was listed as a monument historique on 5 May 1966.

The church was formerly dedicated to Saints Peter and Paul, and tradition holds it was founded by Elie and Milet, two disciples of Saint Peter. It stands near the Franco-Italian border facing the Dent Parrachée, a 3,697 m peak, and is reached by the road climbing toward the Ambin valley and Italy.

The church stands above Bramans on the road climbing toward the Ambin valley and the Italian border, facing the Dent Parrachée. The sources give no opening times or winter access arrangements, so check locally before setting out.

The church houses a notable fresco from the early 17th century depicting Christ in majesty surrounded by the apostles. Though faded, the painting remains visible and adds a layer of artistic and spiritual history to the interior.