Natural Park
in MONTHERME

Roc la Tour

The Devil's Castle. Erected in an incredible balance, these two rocky masses dominate the Semoy valley and offer you a magnificent view with its laughing backgrounds where the village of Haulmé is nestled. At the foot, the valley narrows, the river rushes its course; Those are the Phade Rapids. The Legend of Roc La Tour tells us that a lord had a young and beautiful wife, proud and ambitious, but without a castle worthy of sheltering her. One day he saw a person come to him who made him blush for his poor house and offered him, in exchange for his soul, to build a magnificent castle where his wife would finally have a home worthy of her. The lord recognized the devil and concluded the deal. According to his custom, Lord Satanas had to build the building in one night, before the first cockcrow. He set to work with his team of elves and imps. The castle was almost finished, the last stone was about to be placed, when a rooster crowed at the bottom of the valley. The devil was taken. In anger, he threw his cap against the walls, and everything collapsed. These debris today form the Roc La Tour but everyone knows that these stones also bear the name of Devil's Castle. Another version is completely different, these rocks also come from a castle belonging to the devil, but destroyed, this time, by good during a legendary game of bowling between good and evil. Developed climbing site. Picnic area. furnished. Hiking trails nearby.

Services

Equipments

  • Parking
  • Marked trails

Services

  • Open 24/24

Address

Rue de la lyre
08800 MONTHERME
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