Discover Saint-Bernard

For a stay in Saint-Bernard, you can focus on different themes: heritage at Chapelle St Michel, views from Belvédère du Puy, Cascades du Glésy, or seasonal activities at Col de Marcieu. When choosing a hotel, consider which of these themes will shape your itinerary.

Heritage and views

Chapelle St Michel has an 11th-century stone-vaulted choir; its exterior was rebuilt in the 17th century. This means two distinct building phases can be seen in a single structure. The chapel once served as a place of worship for the residents of St Michel du Touvet, combining an architectural feature with its former religious use.

From Belvédère du Puy, panoramic views are possible of the Belledonne massif, the Grésivaudan Valley and Mont Blanc. The panorama thus encompasses a mountain range, a valley and Mont Blanc. If you would like to take in the landscape as well as culture when planning your trip, the viewpoint offers a distinct focus.

Waterfall and hiking opportunities

The upper waterfall at Cascades du Glésy has a 20 m drop. Water flows down a white, foamy channel in the rock. Cascades du Glésy can be reached from the car park by the church in Saint-Bernard-du-Touvet; local conditions may vary.

The GR® de Pays Tour des Petites Roches is 40 kilometres long, leads to Col de Marcieu and descends to Cascade du Glésy. Published distances may vary slightly depending on the route description. Saint-Bernard is part of the Plateau des Petites Roches, which has numerous hiking trails ranging from one-hour walks to full-day hikes. There are therefore different timeframes to choose from when planning your outings—from a walk to a full day of hiking.

Winter and summer activities at Col de Marcieu

Winter offerings vary by activity. Domaine alpin du Col de Marcieu is an alpine ski area; its seasonal operation depends on snow conditions. Domaine nordique du Col de Marcieu has 24 kilometres of cross-country ski trails for skating and classic technique. Operation of these trails also depends on snow conditions.

The winter Espace Ludique du Col de Marcieu offers a toboggan run, tubing, Snakegliss, beginner alpine skiing, orienteering courses, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. Individual facilities and their seasonal availability may change. Before your trip, check which activities will be available during your planned visit.

In summer, Espace Ludique offers treetop courses, zip lines, summer sliding with Trottin'herbe, tubing, Quick Jump, a winding zip line, MountainCart and Ventrigliss. Individual activities and their seasonal availability may also change. This makes it easy to distinguish the summer offerings from the snow-dependent winter activities when deciding what to focus on during your stay.

Getting to the resort at Col de Marcieu

Road routes to the resort at Col de Marcieu pass through Saint-Nazaire-les-Eymes, La Terrasse or Le Touvet. Cars Région T85 terminates at the Col de Marcieu stop. As road and bus connections may change, check current connections before setting off, and check the timetable if travelling on T85.

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