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Rock paintings of Peney
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Discover the Bronze Age cave paintings that are exceptional in our region, at the foot of the Mont Peney cliffs. A short but steep hike in a beautiful forest.
D/ Chaffardon parking lot
1/ Follow the sign "départ des randonnées".
2/ At the "Lanceney" point, take the road to the panorama reading table, then follow the "sentier du marcassin".
3/ At the next intersection, follow "peintures rupestres" (rock paintings).
You climb steadily up a wide path through a beech forest, regularly catching glimpses of the Mont Peney cliffs towering above you when the gaps in the trees allow.
4/ Gradually the path narrows and heads east, eventually reaching the foot of the cliffs at the rock paintings.
! Be careful not to go beyond the rock paintings, which are rocky bars!
5/ Return along the same path as before.
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Date and time
- From 15/04/2025 to 15/11/2025
- From 15/04/2026 to 15/11/2026
Additional information
Reception conditions for animals
Pets allowed on leash only.
Updated by
Grand Chambéry Alpes Tourisme - 01/03/2025
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History, culture and heritage
The rock paintings at Saint Jean d'Arvey were discovered by chance in 1972. They date back to the Bronze Age (minus 5000 minus 2000 BC) and probably represent an extreme example of Spanish symbolic art. The geological layout has naturally protected them from run-off and, miraculously, they have not been destroyed by man over time.
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D/ Chaffardon parking lot 1/ Follow the sign "départ des randonnées". 2/ At the "Lanceney" point, take the road to the panorama reading table, then follow the "sentier du marcassin". 3/ At the next intersection, follow "peintures rupestres" (rock paintings). You climb steadily up a wide path through a beech forest, regularly catching glimpses of the Mont Peney cliffs towering above you when the gaps in the trees allow. 4/ Gradually the path narrows and heads east, eventually reaching the foot of the cliffs at the rock paintings. 5/ Return along the same path as before.
Open period
From 15/04 to 15/11. Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.
Contact
Phone : 04 79 33 42 47
Email : accueil.chambery@chamberymontagnes.com
Website : www.chamberymontagnes.com
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