The Pierre Percée

Description

This hike will take you to the Pierre Percée, a natural arch situated 1220m above sea level. From there you will be able to enjoy a stunning view of the Matheysine plateau. The route also passes through the forest, which is splendid in the summer.

Park in the Fontalon car park in Pierre-Châtel.

Go straight up in the direction of Chante Merle until you reach the old charbonnière de Picardon. Turn to the left for a few switchbacks to Plan de la Rivoire. Continue straight on to reach the spectacular Pierre Percée.

The return is done by the same route.


Track

Distance:
2 km
Level difference:
271 m
Daily duration:
1h 30min
Level:
Children, Level green – easy
Type:
Round-trip

Rates

Free access.


Situation

Guide book: La Matheysine / IGN Map (French Institute of Geographic and Forestry Information) TOP 25 n°3336OT La Mure

  • Latitude: 44.957314
  • Longitude: 5.772313
Route

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