Montée du Crêt de Roc

The Montée du Crêt de Roc features multiple flights of stone steps connecting the city center to the hilltop neighborhood through a steep slope.

Initially called the Crest de Neysieux before 1458, this stairway underwent major construction in 1913 to improve accessibility between different city sections.

The Art Nouveau ironwork by Joanny Morin adorns the stairway, reflecting the industrial and artistic heritage of Saint-Étienne during the early 20th century.

The stairway provides direct access to the Crêt de Roc Cemetery, which opened in 1819 and contains numerous notable monuments and burial sites.

Before the stairway construction, residents created traboules, specialized passages through buildings, to navigate the steep hill during winter months.

Location: Saint-Étienne

GPS coordinates: 45.44239,4.38960

Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:37