Distance
15.2km
Elevation
536m
Duration
6h
Difficulty Level
Difficult

Hike description

Type

Signposted Loop

Introduction

Discover the local heritage on a castle-themed hike!
This hike was created as part of the "Châteaux en Trièves, hier et aujourd'hui" exhibition at the Musée du Trièves in 2022.

Pets welcome : yes

Further detail on accompanying pets : On a leash

Further information on this Hiking Trail

PDIPR signposting (yellow)

Map reference

Carte Promenades et randonnées en Vercors-Trièves

Useful information

Local Services

  • Pets welcome

Facilities

  • Car park

Step by step

Go down the street towards the "les cinq chemins" sign.
Turn right towards "Les Plaines", passing the orientation table.
You will arrive at the first château, that of Avignonet.
Continue until you reach "Avignonet Mairie", then "La Croix de Molignière".
At "La Croix de Molignière", turn left to go down to Les Cattiers and Château d'Ars.
At the hamlet of Molignière, take the track on the right.
At "Château d'Ars", continue down the path to the river crossing at the far end.
Then climb up to "Mageline".
Take the asphalt road to the right and climb up to the "Les Chevaliers" sign.
Turn right on the track as far as "la chapelle de Paquier", then go back up via "Paquier" and "Peillavène" as far as "La Chapelle de Paquier".
and "Peillavène" to "Château de Paquier".
Continue on the tarmac road to the signpost, then turn right onto the track to return to the village of "Saint Martin de la Cluze".
In the center of the village, next to the town hall, turn left to descend
to your starting point.

Location

chemin de la vie creuse
La Dondelle
38650 Saint-Martin-de-la-Cluze

Bus route T95 - stop Saint Martin de la Cluze - le village

Latitude : 44.981959

Longitude : 5.659977