• Historic site and monument

La Pierre qui Vire

Located on the GR9, this monolith stone is on the edge of the rock.
Once you get there, you can enjoy a magnificent view on the Ain plains and on the new Rhône in the crossing of the ancient lake of Pluvy.

Historic site and monument La Pierre qui Vire Saint-Genix-les-Villages

About

Saint-Genix-les-Villages (73240)

The rocky platform is smooth with gutters dug by mankind, or with time.
It looks like a bowl or a spinning-top and according to the legend, it spins on itself on Christmas Eve. During summer and winter solstices, the compass needles are said to be disorientated.

Prices

Free access.

Reception

Languages spoken : French

Opening

All year round, daily.

Access

Saint-Maurice-de-Rotherens 73240 Saint-Genix-les-Villages
Information update on 27/03/2024 by Communauté de Communes Val Guiers