Corniche du Drac, Natural plateau in Marcieu and Mayres-Savel, France.
The Corniche du Drac extends for six kilometers with an average elevation of 600 meters, overlooking the lower valley of the Drac and Lake Monteynard-Avignonet.
The plateau developed as part of the Taillefer massif formation, connecting historic villages including Rouac, Marcieu, Les Champs, Châteaubois, and Cléau through departmental road 116.
The region incorporates the Huguenot Trail, marking significant Protestant movement paths through France while providing access to traditional mountain communities.
Visitors can access detailed maps and GPS tracks for numerous hiking trails, with the main parking area located at Savel beach for a 5-kilometer round trip.
The Himalayan footbridge of Ebron provides access to the southwestern section of the plateau, offering views across the Trièves and Vercors massif.
Location: Marcieu
Location: Mayres-Savel
Elevation above the sea: 600 m
GPS coordinates: 44.90187,5.69214
Latest update: March 4, 2025 21:42
The Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region contains natural paths, waterfalls and historical buildings. Here you will find medieval castles, volcanic peaks and caves. The region includes the Massif Central, alpine plateaus and gothic architecture.
Lac de Monteynard-Avignonet
6.6 km
Chemin de Fer de La Mure
7.3 km
Drac Suspension Bridge
4 km
Barrage de Monteynard
6.6 km
Ébron Suspension Bridge
3.5 km
Pont de Brion
4.1 km
Pont de Ponsonnas
8.3 km
La Mine image
7.6 km
Château d'Ars
7.7 km
Viaduc de Monestier
5.3 km
Basse vallée du Drac
1.5 km
Sénépy
2.4 km
Puits de Rioux
5.3 km
Puits du Villaret
7.3 km
Château de Beaumont
7.2 km
Musée Matheysin
7.6 km
Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste de Mayres
3.9 km
Viaduc de la Clapisse
6.9 km
Église Saint-Pierre de La Motte-d'Aveillans
7.6 km
Église de l'Assomption de La Mure
7.6 km
Église de l'Assomption de Sinard
5.6 km
Église Saint-Michel de Saint-Michel-les-Portes
8.5 km
Église Saint-Martin de Saint-Martin-de-Clelles
8.4 km
Église Saint-Laurent de Cognet
7.4 km
Église Saint-Jacques-et-Saint-Philippe de Saint-Arey
4.7 km
Église Saint-Blaise de Treffort
3.1 km
Parassat bridge
8.7 km
Chapelle Notre-Dame de Prunières
5.8 kmReviews
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