Sur la trace des Chartreux
In the heart of the hills sheltering Lake Paladru, cross the landscapes transformed by the Carthusian monks. It was there that they founded the Charterhouse of the Sylve Bénite in 1116. Throughout the hike, various sites bear witness to their presence.
La Grange Dîmière, dating from 1655, was used to store crops and shelter animals. The products of the tithe (tax levied in kind on crops) were collected there. It is now a magnificent place of exhibition in summer.
Mother Nature thanks you for taking your rubbish home with you, she doesn't digest it well!
Respect crops and private property by staying on marked trails.
Yellow paint markings and directional posts at the main intersections (if there is no marking, stay on the main road)
Step-by-step guide
Route stages with the names of the signposts to follow:
– Charavines Tourist Office signpost (opposite the reception desk), take the direction of Pagetière following the road which passes in front of the tobacconist and the butcher shop.
– Pagetière
– Le Fayard
– The cows' fields
– Tithe Barn
– Blessed Sylve
– Chassigneux
– The Gallows
– The Ferns
– Pagetière
– Charavines Tourist Office
Alert
2 road crossings (at the Champs des Vaches and Fougères post)
Highlights along the route
FAQ
Are there toilets along the route?
Yes, there are public toilets along the route.