L'ancienne Forêt Noire de la Chapelle de Merlas
During this ascent in the old Black Forest of the Chapel of Merlas, you will have views of the whole town and will appreciate the freshness in hot weather!
Possibility of adding a return trip (800m) to go to La Pierre à Matta: in patois "to kill", it is a sacrificial stone in the shape of a dolmen near which flows 'La Fontaine de la Vierge'. Young girls came to drink its water in order to see their wish to marry within the year granted.
Tips and Suggestions
Do you often hike in Pays Voironnais? Come and discover the map of walks and hikes in our reception offices in Voiron and Lac de Paladru (on sale at 5 €).
Sustainable tourism
Mother Nature thanks you for leaving with your waste, she digests it badly! Respect cultures and private properties by staying on marked trails.
Step-by-step guide
Route stages with the names of the signposts to follow:
– Merlas
– Merliette
– Chemin Neuf
– The Great Field
– Possible round trip (not shown on the map, 800m): Croix Saint-Roch then La Pierre à Mata
– The Great Field
– Under Marfay
– Carabotin Wood
– Merliette
– Merlas