Pierre-sur-Haute, Wayside cross in Forez Mountains, France
The stone cross stands at an elevation of 1,631 meters at the intersection of hiking paths near the summit of Pierre-sur-Haute mountain.
The cross was erected during the widespread establishment of religious markers across rural France, following medieval traditions of placing crosses at significant points.
This religious monument represents the traditional practice of marking elevated locations with crosses, connecting spiritual devotion with geographical prominence.
The cross serves as a recognizable landmark for hikers traversing the paths between Loire and Puy-de-Dôme departments in the Massif Central region.
Positioned at the highest point of the Forez mountains, the cross endures extreme weather conditions throughout the year in its granite surroundings.
Location: Sauvain
Location: Job
Elevation above the sea: 1,634 m
GPS coordinates: 45.65277,3.80954
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:42
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