In the footsteps of Lamartine

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 (which inspired the poem "Le Vallon") - Stop to contemplate the castle of Pupetières
> Mallein
> Combe Mounard
> Les Platières
> Return to the hunters' parking lot

Marked itinerary

Distance : 8.2km

Difference in altitude : 250m

Positive difference in altitude : 250m

Negative difference in altitude : 250m

Average time : 135 Min

Openings

All year round.

Prices

Free access.

Equipements

  • Public WC
  • Car park

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In the footsteps of Lamartine

Parking des chasseurs

38730 Val-de-Virieu