Pierre Percée

For the commune, see Pierre-Percée.
The Pierre Percée

The Pierre Percée is a natural arch located on a hill of Matheysine, in the Isère département, upon the commune of Pierre-Châtel. It belongs to the so-called Seven Wonders of Dauphiné.

Internal gap is 3m. high.

Overall aspect evokes the one of a crouching monster and has been the origin of many local legends, where the Devil is usually involved.

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Coordinates: 44°57′54″N 5°45′33″E / 44.96500°N 5.75917°E / 44.96500; 5.75917


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