Chapels and woods of Cessieu

This short and shaded loop invites you to contemplate the chapels Notre-Dame de Salette and St-Joseph and the beautiful panorama located at the second one.

From the Champ de Mars, you'll reach the church of Cessieu. Step inside to admire the murals by Dutch artist Cor van Gelenken. Just behind the church stands the round clock tower. It is said to have played a protective role in medieval times.

Follow the path up into the forest. After 400m, you'll see the Notre-Dame de Salette chapel on your left. Continue uphill to the St-Joseph chapel. Freshly restored, the chapel overlooks the Bourbre valley.

From the viewpoint indicator behind the chapel, you can contemplate the Monts du Lyonnais, the Vercors and the Chartreuse.

After the Croix de Fer, you pass through a number of hamlets and the Cessieu woods. The profile descends to Les Guerres and climbs back up to Les Communaux. The hike ends downhill on a small road lined with hedgerows.

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From the parking of the Champ de Mars in Cessieu, follow the yellow markings and the following signposts:
>CESSIEU
>La Croix de Fer
> La Croix de Pierre
>La Croix de Fer
>CESSIEU