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Built in 1867 to replace the old chapels of the historic hamlets of Roche and Toirin, the Saint-Étienne church of Rochetoirin was built on the edge of the plateau. Its location serves as a true viewpoint, offering an unobstructed panoramic view of the entire surrounding plain and the landscapes of the Vals du Dauphiné. https://www.rochetoirin.fr/rubriques.item.41/histoire.html

The Church of Saint-Christophe de Le Pin The Church of Saint-Christophe de Le Pin was built in the 18th century (after 1759). Entrance is via a bell tower with a porch, on which a recently restored, painted sundial from 1832 contrasts beautifully with the clock above. The four pillars of the entrance portal support an entablature. The single-aisled nave opens onto a transept with a semicircularly vaulted chancel; the walls are partly made of rammed earth. Inside, there are four paintings in the transept and chancel. They depict a Pietà, the Assumption of the Virgin, the Presentation of the Child, and the Release of Saint Peter from Herod's Prison by an Angel. The last three paintings appear to be by the same artist.

This church is dedicated to Saint Joseph, the foster father of Jesus Christ. He—like Zechariah, the father of John the Baptist—is a man on the threshold between the Old and New Testaments. Joseph came from the House of David, one of the twelve tribes of Israel. He was a carpenter by trade and the betrothed of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Saint Joseph's feast day in the calendar of saints is March 19th; in addition, the Church celebrates the feast of "Joseph the Worker" on May 1st.

This memorial cross made of light wood—dedicated to the memory of a deceased monk—is one of many that bikers encounter repeatedly along the way. They are all symbols of remembrance of the crucifixion, but also of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. + "With us on earth, His memory exists, but in the kingdom of heaven is His presence: This presence is the joy of those who have already attained salvation. The memory is our consolation, as we are still wanderers, journeying toward our fatherland." (Bernard of Clairvaux) Some passersby have placed stones at the foot of the small sacred monument.

The Church of Saint-Christophe de Le Pin, a 18th-century creation (after 1759), is entered through a bell tower, where a recently restored painted sundial from 1832 contrasts with the clock above. The four pillars of the entrance portal support an entablature. The single-aisled nave opens onto a transept with its semicircular vaulted choir; the walls are partly built of rammed earth.

In L'Après-midi Bourgeoise, painted in 1900 at the Grand-Lemps and exhibited in the Musée d'Orsay, Pierre Bonnard portrayed his entire family.

Magnificent hikes without being isolated, with varied landscapes and beautiful mountain views, no elevation changes, and plenty of wildlife along the way. Top!

Built in 1867, the church was built on the edge of the plateau on a sort of terrace offering a breathtaking view of the entire region.