Mont Boussuivre

Mont Boussuivre reaches an elevation of 1,004 meters and stands as part of the Monts de Tarare range within the Massif Central mountain system.

The mountain features the Matagrin Tower, constructed in 1876 as a hunting lodge, with a stone boundary marker from the Napoleonic era embedded in its masonry.

The summit houses the Matagrin Tower, which serves as a symbol for the village of Violay and attracts numerous visitors throughout all seasons of the year.

Visitors can access multiple hiking trails around Mont Boussuivre, with paths starting from nearby towns and leading to various vantage points across the mountain.

From the summit, the orientation table allows viewers to observe fourteen different departments, including Mont Blanc and the entire Alpine range to the east.

Location: Loire

Elevation above the sea: 1,004 m

Part of: monts de Tarare

GPS coordinates: 45.85080,4.38093

Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:47