- French
The parishes of the Valley and the "Patrimoine Champérolain" Foundation invite you on a pilgrimage around the local oratories, followed by a picnic.
Oratories are small monuments that can be found along our roads and paths. Erected in fulfilment of a vow, to give thanks for a grace granted, or more simply to honour the Saint to whom they are dedicated, their location or their environment are not accidental, placed in evidence at a crossroads, at a pass, at a perilous passage, indicators of a path. The oratories invite us to meditate and pray by making a stop on the path of faith. They are part of the landscape of our countries and our religious and artistic heritage.
Practical information :
– Level: easy (children, seniors, families)
– Estimated time: 2h30 walk + prayer breaks + time for a picnic
Oratories visited: Broisin, Chavalet, Play, Bêtre, Les Croix, Ravines
– Possibility of returning by little tourist train from the “Couvert de Grand-Paradis” stop.
– The organisers accept no responsibility for accidents.
– More information: Gabriela Anderson 079 405 78 94 (Abbé Pierre-Yves Praloug)
Equipment required:
– Good shoes, poles, sun and rain protection, drinks, picnic, backpack.
Opening hours
Meet at the church yard in Champéry.