Saint-Marcel: Vacation Rentals and Holiday Homes

The Pierre à cupules de Saint-Marcel is a remarkable cup-marked stone with numerous engravings. Those considering Saint-Marcel as a destination may wish to rent a vacation rental there.

Culture

The Chapelle Saint-Jacques is located on the rocky promontory Roc Pupim; the promontory and the chapel are listed as historic monuments. The former communal oven in Montfort is considered a local feature associated with Saint-Marcel.

The path to the Chapelle Saint-Jacques begins near the cemetery at the intersection of Route du Roc Pupin, Chemin de l'Église and Rue du Château and reaches the chapel after around 20 minutes. The route is an easy family hike with no particular difficulties and offers an unusual viewpoint from Roc Pupim.

Trails

The Pomblière–Montfort hike is a 4-kilometre round trip with 480 metres of ascent and a stated duration of 180 minutes. Benches and picnic tables are available at the starting point. The route passes through the forest, can be completed on foot or by mountain bike, and leads to the hamlet of Montfort.

Nature

The Nantieux Arboretum runs through the communal forest of Saint-Marcel. Information boards help visitors identify numerous tree species and learn more about their habitat and uses. The route through the arboretum takes 45 minutes and includes 50 metres of ascent.

Landscape

The Roche de la Pérouse is located on a pasture above the Manoir de la Pérouse at an elevation of 760 metres, below the Rocher du Siaix.

Other destinations: La Ravoire, Plancherine, La Giettaz, La Côte-D'aime, Saint-Avre, Grésy-Sur-Isère, Gerbaix, Montchavin

For the broader travel overview: Savoie.