Nature
In Pierre-Châtel, Lac des Cordeliers is accessible from the village and is a popular starting point for numerous hikes.
The “Promenade pédestre au bord du lac de Pierre-Châtel” is a walking path along Lac de Pierre-Châtel and follows wide paths to Plage des Cordeliers. Swimming is prohibited at Plage des Cordeliers.
La Pierre Percée is a natural arch at the summit of a hill and offers a panoramic view of the surrounding region. It is accessible from Pierre-Châtel as well as from La Motte-D'Aveillans.
The “Randonnée pédestre-La Pierre Percée par Pierre-Châtel” is a 4 km round trip with an elevation gain of 271 m and a duration of 1 hour 30 minutes. It is suitable for families with children and is classified as a moderately difficult route in the blue difficulty category.
Anyone planning Pierre-Châtel as a travel destination can include the desire to rent a holiday apartment in their own travel plans.
Cycling routes
The Via Matacena is a 6 km-long cycle path, 4.5 km of which runs outside the road network. It is reserved for non-motorised transport and is suitable for people with reduced mobility. The Via Matacena is intended to connect the Petit Train with the Matheysine lakes via tourist routes.
The route “N°08 La Pierre Percée VTTAE - Rouge” starts at Camping des Cordeliers in Pierre-Châtel.
Culture
The Chapelle Saint-Barthélemy was built around 1580 and is considered a memorial site. It is open daily in summer.
The Chapelle Saint Jean Baptiste dates back to 1784 and was completely restored by local residents in 1959. The Église St Pierre de Feyteny was built in 1898.
Local life
The Marché de producteurs à Pierre-Châtel offers seasonal produce from the region, including fruit, vegetables, cheese, saucisson, meat and honey. The market takes place every Sunday all year round.
Fishing from the shore of Lac de Pierre-Châtel is private and requires special authorisation.
More local pages: Dolomieu, Villeneuve-De-Marc, Pont-Evêque, Morette, Claix, La Verpillière, Proveysieux, Heyrieux
