The Pierre Percée by La Motte d'Aveillans

This short, easy hike on the Matheysin plateau takes you to the Pierre Percée, a natural arch located at the top of the Creys hill. This triumphal arch would in fact be a squatting demon, petrified there by the devil for having lost a bet with the Duke of Lesdiguières. From this belvedere, you can enjoy a magnificent view over the whole Matheysine!

Departure from the "Les Georges" car park in La Motte d'Aveillans:
Follow direction La Pierre Percée through Roche Corbeyre and Serre de Lozier.
Return by Serre de la Vache, Les Taverdons, La Grandraye and Les Georges.

Variant from Pierre Châtel:
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 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.