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Stones in Cups

The etymology of the word "cup" refers to the Latin "small cut", it is said about cavities carved on prehistoric rocks or megalithic vestiges.

Rock Stones in Cups La Léchère

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La Léchère (73260)

Their origin is assigned to the phenomena of mechanical and chemical erosion due to the almost permanent presence of rainwater or runoff.
Stagnant water contained in the cavities has a very low pH and therefore has a corrosive action. By this extremely slow process, several neighboring cups may meet in the end: they became "coalescent cups".

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    Prices

    Free access.

    Opening

    Throughout the year : open daily.

    Access

    Feissons-sur-Isère 73260 La Léchère

    On the road to the castle Feissons just before arriving at the castle.

    Information update on 13/11/2020 by Office de Tourisme de Valmorel et des Vallées d'Aigueblanche