Pilat, Granite massif in Loire, France.
The Pilat massif rises to 1,432 meters at Crêt de la Perdrix peak, forming a natural boundary between multiple French departments including Rhône and Isère.
During the Celtic period, the Segusiavi and Allobroges tribes established settlements in the Pilat region, constructing stone structures and religious sites across the territory.
Throughout the year, mountain communities organize traditional events at locations like Auberge du Grand Bois, featuring regional meals and seasonal celebrations.
The Office de Tourisme du Pilat provides detailed information about hiking trails, cross-country skiing areas, and natural attractions across the mountain range.
The mountain exhibits two distinct climate patterns, with Mediterranean conditions on southern slopes and continental weather on northern faces, creating varied ecosystems.
Location: Loire
Elevation above the sea: 1,432 m
Made from material: granite
Address: Mont Pilat, 42520 Véranne, France 42520 Véranne
GPS coordinates: 45.38330,4.57220
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:47
Between plains, dormant volcanoes, and deep forests, the Loire reveals a wealth of cultural heritage. Here, medieval castles stand alongside the wild landscapes of gorges and the Pilat massif, abbeys weave through hills and valleys, and fortified villages still carry the scent of the Middle Ages. From Saint-Étienne to Roanne, you pass cobbled streets, castles perched on heights, hidden waterfalls, and buildings designed by Le Corbusier. Each turn tells a chapter of history, an ancient stone, a landscape brought to life by the wind. The Loire is a land of contrasts, both industrial and poetic, proud of its legacy. These are the places not to miss to explore its soul, between built heritage and preserved nature.
Pilat Regional Natural Park
1.6 km
Émetteur du mont Pilat
3.2 km
Crêt de la Perdrix
97 m
Crêt de l'Œillon
3.3 km
Ternay
9.6 km
Pont de Pélussin
9.1 km
Chapelle Saint-Sabin de Véranne
4.2 km
Château de Virieu
8.6 km
Ancienne usine Gillet de Saint-Chamond
9.4 km
Tour de Doizieux
5 km
Église Notre-Dame et Saint-Didier de La Versanne
8.1 km
Église Saint-Pancrace de Roisey
7.8 km
Église Saint-Maurice de Véranne
7.3 km
Église Saint-Appolinard de Saint-Appolinard
7.8 km
Église Notre-Dame de Pélussin
9.5 km
Le Carré des Animaux
8.7 km
Église de la Nativité-de-Saint-Jean-Baptiste de Pélussin
9 km
Église Saint-Pierre de Colombier
5.5 km
Église Saint-Abdon-et-Saint-Sennen de Graix
4 km
Église Saint-Jacques de Saint-Jacques-d'Atticieux
9.2 km
Église Saint-Claude du Bessat
4.6 km
Église Saint-Andéol-et-Sainte-Agathe de La Valla-en-Gier
5.7 km
Église Saint-Just de Saint-Just
6.1 km
Église Saint-Clair-et-Saint-Héand de Maclas
9.2 km
Vierge du crêt de Marcoux
7.7 km
Église Saint-Martin de Saint-Martin-en-Coailleux
9.6 km
Chapelle Saint-Georges de Virieu
8.6 km
Croix de Doizieux
5 kmReviews
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