Mont-Saint-Quentin

Mont-Saint-Quentin is a mountain summit in Moselle reaching 358 meters and forming part of the Côtes de Moselle range. The massif spreads across several communes and dominates the surrounding landscape with its prominent ridges and forested slopes.

In 835, Bishop Drogon of Metz founded a shrine at the summit to house relics of Saint Quentin. This act established the mountain as a religious site and gave it its enduring name.

The mountain has long drawn pilgrims seeking the holy relics housed here, and this spiritual tradition shaped how locals see the place. Walking the slopes today, you notice small shrines and pathways that reflect generations of religious devotion to the site.

Access to the summit follows marked trails that lead toward Col de Lessy, designed to protect the natural landscape. These paths allow visitors to explore the mountain while limiting impact on the environment.

The slopes host around 900 butterfly species and rare orchid varieties thriving in high-altitude conditions. The area functions as a nature reserve protecting one of the region's richest ecosystems.

Location: Moselle

Elevation above the sea: 358 m

Part of: Côtes de Moselle

GPS coordinates: 49.12123,6.12730

Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:41