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The fiery fountain /fontaine ardente (eternal flame)
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Description
Discover the Fontaine Ardente and its fiery flame that springs up from the ground as if by magic; it's also one of the seven wonders of the Dauphiné!
From Saint-Barthélemy, take the direction of La Fontaine Ardente 2 passing by Les Clots 1. Beware of the children because you are led to borrow for a few hundred meters the edge of the departmental road!After discovering the site of La Fontaine Ardente, return by the same route to Les Clots. Then follow Saint-Barthélemy through Le Plan 3.
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Public transport
Gare SNCF de Monestier-de-Clermont : Calcul d'itinérairepuis Bus : transisère ligne Monestier de Clermont-Gresse en Vercors MON07 (horaires uniquement le matin)Bus depuis Le Gua : ligne 44En covoiturage : Proposez ou réservez votre covoiturage avec la plateforme régionale Mov'Ici.
Advice
This walk takes a few hundred meters on the edge of the departmental road, the greatest caution is recommended.Likewise, you will have to cross several times this same road, so pay attention to the vehicles before you commit!
Advised parking
Parking near the church
Access
From Grenoble, take the A51 then the D1075 and the D8 towards Saillants-du-Gua, then Saint-Barthélemy-du-Gua.
Arrival
Saint-Barthélemy du Gua (parking near the church)
Ambiance
From the village of Saint-Barthélemy-du-Gua, this little walk in the countryside makes you discover the site of the Fontaine Ardente, a natural curiosity to see absolutely.
Departure
Saint-Barthélemy du Gua (parking near the church)
