La Forteresse: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

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The circular hike “From La Forteresse to the Col de Châtain” starts in La Forteresse. Small parking areas are available below the church of La Forteresse for this hike. The route leads to the Col de Châtain and passes through the Châtain forest area. The mountain bike route “Sur les traces de Mandrin” also passes through La Forteresse and over the Col de Châtain.

For your own stay in La Forteresse, you may wish to rent a holiday apartment.

Nature and Landscape

The Malan mountain and the peaks Bec de l'Orient, Pied Aigu and Roche de Pierre Taillée are located in the area around La Forteresse.

Culture and History

The historic site of Abbaye de Bonnecombe (Isère) is located near La Forteresse. The historic site of Prieuré de Notre-Dame de Grâce and the historic site of Abbaye du Val-de-Bressieux are also in the area. The Abbaye Notre-Dame du Sacré-Coeur de Chambarand monastery is likewise located near La Forteresse.

Farm Products and Insights

Le P'tit barru offers pure goat's cheese – fresh, dry or seasoned – as well as fresh farm eggs. At Le P'tit barru, visitors can view the livestock. The Le P'tit barru shop sells products from its own farm and from other producers.

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More Destinations

More destinations in the same area: Fontaine, Saint-Hilaire, Vaulx-Milieu, Chatte, Moissieu-Sur-Dolon, Saint-Andéol, Optevoz, Barraux.

For the higher-level travel overview: Isere.