Croix de Provence, Mountain cross at Mont Sainte-Victoire, France
The Croix de Provence stands 18.25 meters tall at an elevation of 878 meters on the western peak of Mont Sainte-Victoire mountain.
The first wooden cross was erected in the 16th century by a sailor who survived a shipwreck, while the current metal structure dates from 1875.
The cross contains inscriptions in multiple languages and holds names of parish donors embedded within its metallic base structure.
Several hiking trails lead to the summit cross, offering different difficulty levels for visitors approaching from the Bouches-du-Rhône department.
The cross required restoration in 2004 after multiple lightning strikes, leading to reinforcement with concrete armor at its base.
Elevation above the sea: 878 m
GPS coordinates: 43.53097,5.58000
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:43
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