The advantages of the course
Mont Saint-Rigaud: a 1009 m summit to climb easily to train and prepare for more difficult journeys.
Mont Saint-Rigaud: a 1009 m summit to climb easily to train and prepare for more difficult journeys.
difficult
Distance 15.4 km
A hike representative of Haut-Beaujolais and its paths suitable for various hiking practices: trail running, Nordic or Afghan walking, mountain biking… A site to commune with the vibrations of nature: the massif is traversed by springs and covered with a dense forest, a real refuge for wild animals. Its soil is made up of fertile soil for a sometimes rare mountain flora. Cross made with materials found on the site.
When and how to take advantage of it?
In all seasons:
– in winter, on snowshoes when the snow has fallen
– in spring, to learn how to recognise wild plants and impress your companions. Hike thanks to the botanist’s hidden talents
– during the summer, to benefit from the shade of the undergrowth and cool off at the miraculous spring
– in the fall, for a colourful outing spend time at the top to become an expert in the massif: climb the observation tower to identify the peaks of the Alps and the Massif Central, follow the educational trail to learn more about the fauna and flora of Haut-Beaujolais, the unique geology of the region, but also in the history of the priory or from the source in the company of PikPik the black peak.
When and how to take advantage of it?
In all seasons:
– in winter, on snowshoes when the snow has fallen
– in spring, to learn how to recognise wild plants and impress your companions. Hike thanks to the botanist’s hidden talents
– during the summer, to benefit from the shade of the undergrowth and cool off at the miraculous spring
– in the fall, for a colourful outing spend time at the top to become an expert in the massif: climb the observation tower to identify the peaks of the Alps and the Massif Central, follow the educational trail to learn more about the fauna and flora of Haut-Beaujolais, the unique geology of the region, but also in the history of the priory or from the source in the company of PikPik the black peak.
Difficulty
difficult
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
1,005 m
Lowest point
582 m
Best time of year
Jan
Feb
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Track types
Show elevation profileRest stops
L'épice'CrieSafety information
European emergency telephone number:
European emergency telephone number: 112
<EMS: 15Police rescue : 17
Fire brigade : 18
Emergency number for the deaf and hard of hearing: 114
CARE CENTRE
Centre de soin pour animaux sauvages l’Hirondelle : 04 74 05 78 85
Office français pour la biodiversit : 04 74 69 49 32
Tips and hints
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Start
Car park of the Maison de la randonnée et du trail at the Col de Crie (624 m)
Coordinates:
DD
46.207050, 4.535930
DMS
46°12'25.4"N 4°32'09.3"E
UTM
31T 618485 5118199
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Destination
Car park of the Maison de la randonnée et du trail at the Col de Crie
By road
1 hour from Lyon, take the A6 and D337.Parking
Car park of the Maison de la randonnée et du trail at the Col de CrieCoordinates
DD
46.207050, 4.535930
DMS
46°12'25.4"N 4°32'09.3"E
UTM
31T 618485 5118199
w3w
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
Author’s map recommendations
A pied sur les chemins du Rhône - carnet de randonnées - 40 circuits
Equipment
Go hiking with an easy mind
- Check the weather .
- Suitable shoes and clothing . <A light backpack. <A medical first aid kit. <Water and food. <Go at your own pace.
- Read the maps, prepare your route .
Localization
Parts of this content were machine translated using French as the source language
Difficulty
difficult
Distance
15.4 km
Duration
5:00 h
Ascent
470 m
Descent
512 m
Highest point
1,005 m
Lowest point
582 m
Statistics
2D
3D
Maps and trails
- 8 Waypoints
- 8 Waypoints
Distance
km
Duration
: h
Ascent
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Descent
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Highest point
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Lowest point
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