Path of the written stone
Description
Pleasant family stroll starting from the Pierre Écrite (Written Stone), which was engraved in the 6th century in memory of the passage of Dardanus, prefect of Gaul and ardent Christian, who came to the valley to found a “City of God”.
From the Pierre écrite, follow the path that climbs to the left for about 20 minutes.
At the end of the path, to the level of the old oak, take the forest track on the right. Continue on the track until you’ll reach the Rocher de la baleine (whale rock), and find the intersection with the departmental road.
Turn right on the road for 800 m to reach the parking lot.
Technical Information
Altimetric profile
Starting point
Additional information
Departure
at Pierre Ecrite, Saint-Geniez
Arrival
at Pierre Ecrite, Saint-Geniez
Access
From Sisteron (12 km), take the D 3 east towards Saint Geniez / Authon. Stop at the Pierre Ecrite site.
Advised parking
at Pierre Ecrite, Saint-Geniez
Public transport
Think about public transport and carpooling: zou.maregionsud.fr
Advice
On the way, 500 m before reaching the departmental road, on the right, there is a large hollow oak tree in which a stranger once placed a statue of the Virgin together with a small notebook on which one can leave a trace of one’s passage there. (Look out! In Summer there may be a snake enjoying the shade!)
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