Pierre Percée, Natural arch in Pierre-Châtel, France
The Pierre Percée stands at 1220 meters above sea level on a hill of Matheysine, featuring an internal gap measuring 3 meters in height.
The geological formation has earned its place among the Seven Wonders of Dauphiné, a collection of natural landmarks in the historical Dauphiné region.
Local tales describe the arch as a devil turned to stone after losing a bet with Duc de Lesdiguières regarding the construction of Vizille Castle.
Visitors can access the arch through an 8-kilometer hiking trail starting from the Fontalon parking area in Chemin de Chanavarie, Pierre-Châtel.
The natural arch formation takes the shape of a crouching figure when viewed from specific angles, with a maximum altitude of 1269 meters.
Location: Pierre-Châtel
Part of: Seven Wonders of Dauphiné
GPS coordinates: 44.96500,5.75917
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:47
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