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Sentier de la Pierre Ecrite (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 trail that climbs to the left for about 20 minutes.
At the end of the trail, near the old oak tree, take the forest road to the right. Continue along the road until you reach the Whale Rock, where you’ll find the intersection with the departmental road.
Turn left onto the road toward Aigues Champs to visit the Whale Lookout (a geological curiosity).
Take the same route as on the way there until you reach point 3, then follow the road for 800 meters to return to the parking lot.
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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!)
Advised parking
Parking lot at the Pierre Ecrite, Saint-Geniez
Access
From Sisteron (12 km), take the D 3 east towards Saint Geniez / Authon. Stop at the Pierre Ecrite site.
Arrival
At the Pierre Ecrite, Saint-Geniez
Departure
At the Pierre Ecrite, Saint-Geniez
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