Chapels and woods of Cessieu
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This short and shaded loop invites you to contemplate the chapels Notre-Dame de Salette and St-Joseph as well as the beautiful panorama located at the second one.

The characteristics of the route.
Cessieu (38)
  • Distance 7.07 km
  • Elevation gain 290 m
  • Elevation lost 290 m
  • Min. elevation 301 m
  • Max. elevation. 496 m
  • Duration (depending on pace) 2h
  • Marking Yes
From the Champ de Mars, you will reach the church of Cessieu. Step inside to admire the murals by Dutch artist Cor van Gelenken. Just behind the church stands the round clock tower. It is said to have played a protective role in medieval times.

Follow the path up into the forest. After 400m, you'll see the Notre-Dame de Salette chapel on your left. Continue uphill to the St-Joseph chapel. Freshly restored, it overlooks the Bourbre valley.

From the viewpoint indicator behind the chapel, you can contemplate the Monts du Lyonnais, the Vercors and the Chartreuse.

After Croix de Fer, you pass through a number of hamlets and the Cessieu woods. The profile descends to Les Guerres and climbs back up to Les Communaux. The hike ends downhill on a small road lined with hedgerows.

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From the parking of the Champ de Mars in Cessieu, follow the yellow markings and the following signposts:
>CESSIEU
>La Croix de Fer
> La Croix de Pierre
>La Croix de Fer
>CESSIEU
Marking : From the Champ de Mars parking lot in Cessieu, follow the yellow marks and the following crossroads: >CESSIEU >La Croix de Fer >Montbertaud >Les Guerres >Les Communaux >Champ Robert >CESSIEU
Equipments : Public WC, Parking nearby,

Delicate passages : The slope between "La Croix de Fer" and "La Croix de Pierre" is quite steep from the Chapelle St-Joseph.

Admission fee : Free access.

Opening : All year round daily.
Area : Vals du Dauphiné
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