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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 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.

On this section of the path up, the fantastic view all the way to the Alps is impressive.

Nice views

Not only one cross greets the hiker here, but a group of three crosses - as the name "Les Trois Croix" suggests - we find on this mountain. A wayside cross or summit cross commemorates Jesus Christ, namely the middle one. The other two are not here without reason: According to biblical tradition, Jesus Christ was not condemned to death by crucifixion alone, but together with two criminals (see, for example, the evangelist Luke 22:33): + "They came to the place called the Place of the Skull, and there they crucified him and the criminals, one on his right and the other on his left." +

Very peaceful forest path, sheltered by a plant tunnel

The Chartreuse de la Sylve Bénite was founded in 1116 by Carthusian monks.