The Pierre Percée
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C.Girard - Matheysine Tourisme

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.

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Pierre-Châtel (38)
  • Distance 5.9 km
  • Elevation gain 280 m
  • Elevation lost 280 m
  • Min. elevation 942 m
  • Max. elevation. 1219 m
  • Duration (depending on pace) 1h30
  • Marking Yes
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Marking : The path is marked with pannels and yellow signs
Good plans : You can visit the musesum "La Mine Image", discover the authentic galleries of anthracite and enter in the fascinating universe of the mine and the "gueules noires". You will have a great view on the plateau Matheysin and the lakes of Laffrey, Petichet and les Cordeliers.

Admission fee : Free access.

Opening : Open every day. Subject to favorable weather.

Step by step description : 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.
Area : Matheysine
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Musuem "La Mine Image"
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Maison du Tourisme de La Motte d'Aveillans
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Belvédère Olivier Messiaen
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Museum "Musée Matheysin"
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Atelier Gilioli
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Information updated on 2026-03-12 by Isère Attractivité

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