This Saint-Michel chapel was dedicated to Archangel Michael. The name (from the Hebrew) means "Who is like God?". He is often depicted - in paintings or as a statue - with a flaming sword, occasionally also a lance. Along with Raphael, Gabriel, and Uriel, Michael is one of the four archangels who (according to human conception) hold the highest rank in the heavenly hierarchy of angelic beings. Their common feast day in the calendar of saints is September 29th.

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1. Marcieu Pass – Saint-Michel Chapel loop from Le Touvet

4.30km

01:12

80m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Marcieu Pass – Saint-Michel Viewpoint loop from Saint-Bernard

9.67km

03:42

490m

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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3. Dravie Fountain – Saint-Michel Viewpoint loop from Le Touvet

14.2km

06:18

980m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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Location: Saint-Bernard, Grenoble, Auvergne Rhône Alpes, France

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Saint-Michel Chapel

1. Marcieu Pass – Saint-Michel Chapel loop from Le Touvet

2. Marcieu Pass – Saint-Michel Viewpoint loop from Saint-Bernard

3. Dravie Fountain – Saint-Michel Viewpoint loop from Le Touvet

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