A hike in the forest very appreciated and rich in history passing in front of the castle of Pupetières where the poet Lamartine stayed and the valley which inspired his famous poem.
From the hunters' parking, follow the yellow signs and the following directional posts:
> Croix de l’Homnezy > Chemin de Ripaillon > Les Frênes (possibility to make a detour via "Les carrières d'argile" then "Sylve bénite" to reach the tithe barn of the former Carthusian monastery (detour of about 2,5km)) > Croix du Moine Mort > Vallon de Lamartine > Mallein > Combe Mounard > Les Platières > Return to the hunters' parking lot
Marked itinerary
Distance : 8.2km
Difference in altitude : 270m
Positive difference in altitude : 270m
Negative difference in altitude : 270m
Average time : 135 Min
Openings
All year round daily.
Prices
Free access.
Equipements
- Car park
- Public WC
Average length of visit : 135 min
