One of the historic sites in Saint-Lattier is Le Pain de Sucre. The motte-and-bailey castle site is home to the remains of an 11th-century earth-and-timber castle.
Culture and History
The church of Saint-Lattier dates back to the 12th century and has a fortified bell tower. Its central area contains fully restored 18th-century frescoes.
Another historic trace is the voie médiévale in Saint-Lattier. It follows the route of an ancient Roman road and preserves old paving, historic buildings, and wheel ruts worn by wagons and carts that led to the motte-and-bailey castle “le Pain de Sucre”.
When travelling to Saint-Lattier, you may wish to rent a holiday apartment.
Cycling
La Belle Via, the cycling route from Annecy to Valence along the Isère, offers an opportunity for cycling in Saint-Lattier.
On Site
La Clef des Sables in Saint-Lattier enables interested visitors to take part in communal work projects, help organise events, and get to know the farm.
Hiking and Landscape
The Combe de la Chataignière hike begins on the banks of the Isère in Saint-Lattier, follows an old paved medieval path, and reaches a 360-degree view of the Vercors and the Isère Valley.
The voie médiévale is a family-friendly and safe walk that runs along the banks of the Isère and over a paved path lined with various species of forest trees.
Les Crêtes de Saint-Lattier is a moderately difficult 14.53-kilometre hiking route with an average duration of 5 hours and 20 minutes. It leads to a 360-degree view of the Vercors, the Drôme, and the Ardèche.
The Wider Area
The area around Saint-Lattier is home to the historic site of Abbaye Notre-Dame-des-Anges de Saint-Just-de-Claix, the ruins of Chartreuse du Val-Sainte-Marie, Montagne de la Sieurle, the summit of Serre Cocu, Montagne de l'Écharasson, and the summit of Rochers des Mines.
In the wider regional area around Saint-Lattier are the historic site of Abbaye de Vernaison and the monastery Abbaye Notre-Dame du Sacré-Coeur de Chambarand.
