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Croix-Rampau, Mountain summit in Poleymieux-au-Mont-d'Or, France.

The Croix-Rampau summit rises 464 meters above sea level in the Monts d'Or range, northwest of Lyon in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region.

The Croix-Rampau area gained protected status in May 1941, establishing its role as a significant natural landmark in the Rhône region.

Physicist André-Marie Ampère frequently walked near Croix-Rampau, close to a windmill whose tower remains stand as a historical marker.

From the orientation table at the summit, visitors can view the Alps, Dombes, Saône Valley, Beaujolais, and Bresse regions in clear weather.

A paragliding launch site established in 2009 at the summit requires technical expertise due to its narrow takeoff area and northern wind conditions.

Location: Metropolis of Lyon

Elevation above the sea: 465 m

GPS coordinates: 45.86767,4.80144

Latest update: June 23, 2025 11:39

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