Mont Saint-Rigaud
| Mont Saint-Rigaud | ||
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 Mont Saint-Rigaud |
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| height | 1009 m | |
| location | France | |
| Mountains | Massif Central | |
| Coordinates | 46 ° 12 ′ 29 " N , 4 ° 29 ′ 13" E | |
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The approximately 1010 m high Mont Saint-Rigaud is the highest point of the Monts du Beaujolais . It is also known as the "roof of the Rhône" (toit du Rhône) and forms the northeasternmost foothills of the Massif Central . It is located in the municipality of Monsols , a district of today's large community Deux-Grosnes in the Rhône region of France in the region Auvergne Rhône-Alpes .
history
The Romans erected an altar in honor of Jupiter on Mont Saint-Rigaud . Around the year 600, hermit monks built a chapel , from which a priory of the Cluny Abbey, only about 35 km away, developed in the 10th century . Some pilgrims chose the route over the mountain to get to Le Puy , the starting point of one of the 4 main routes ( Via Podiensis ) . Around the year 1125, the monk Gérard le Verd decided to spend his last days on the mountain. Other monks lived on the mountain until around 1420/30; after that the little monastery was abandoned; the chapel collapsed in 1812.
Ascent
The Mont Saint-Rigaud can be climbed as part of a 4-5 hour hike from Monsols. You can drive up to approx. 300 m to the summit on dirt roads by car. Since this is forested, a wooden observation tower with stairs was built; there is an orientation board at the top.
Others
A spring surrounded by masonry not far from the summit is said to have beneficial effects. Pilgrims seeking help or their relatives have left numerous crosses here.
Lookout tower on Mont Saint-Rigaud
View from the tower of Mont Saint-Rigaud
Source on Mont Saint-Rigaud
Web links
- Mont Saint-Rigaud - map + brief information (peakbagger, English)