A flat stone covered in holes, a former washhouse and a landscaped pond give Luré very different points of interest for a stay. There is also a hike with named stops and a mountain biking route with a picnic stop by the water. Visitors choosing the area can explore local folklore, traces of history or take a break in the village.

Pierre du Diable and Lavoir du Creux

Pierre du Diable is a flat stone covered in holes, on the municipal boundary between Luré and Crémeaux. A local legend says that the stone rises during Midnight Mass. According to the story, anyone brave enough to slip underneath it will gain wealth. The stone’s distinctive shape and a tale about courage and hoped-for riches thus stand side by side. For visitors interested in local folklore as part of a hike, the stone is more than just a name on the route.

Lavoir du Creux was probably built in the 19th century. It used to serve as a washing place for the women of the hamlet; a dovecote stands above the washhouse. The building date, its former use and the dovecote offer different points of interest: the building’s historical period, its role in everyday life in the past, and the structure above it. The La Pierre du Diable hike descends to the lavoir, making the historic washhouse part of the described excursion.

Hiking, mountain biking and scenery

On the hike, the return route leads to the church in Luré and then to the landscaped pond. The route described thus includes the lavoir, the church and the village pond. Dogs are allowed on the route, provided they are kept on a leash. Bear this condition in mind when planning to walk the route with a dog.

A mountain biking route offers a different focus: it includes a picnic stop at the Plan d’eau de Luré. You can distinguish the two outings by their stated highlights: the hike passes the lavoir and the church, while the mountain biking route features a picnic stop by the water. This lets you choose the outing that best suits your interests for the day, without conflating the two routes.

The landscape also offers a point of reference: the heights above Luré rise towards the Monts de la Madeleine. Luré also lies on the border with the Pays d’Urfé. These features add a broader regional perspective to the local stops.

Plan d’eau in the heart of the village

The Plan d’eau de Luré is in the heart of the village and covers an area of 1,000 m². There are play areas for children by the pond; children must be supervised by their parents. Tables and benches are available for picnics. These facilities make the pond a practical destination for a break, whether after a hike or as a picnic stop on the mountain biking route.

Your choice of stops also depends on what you would like to do in Luré: Pierre du Diable combines a striking shape with a local legend, the lavoir tells of a former use, and the Plan d’eau offers picnic areas and play spaces. Visitors who want to experience different sides of the area in a single outing can find them among the stops on the hike. For a break by the pond, keep the practical details in mind: children must be supervised, and tables and benches are available for picnics.

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