Mont Cindre, Summit in the Monts d'Or range at Saint-Cyr-au-Mont-d'Or, France
Mont Cindre is a hill in the Monts d'Or range, in the commune of Saint-Cyr-au-Mont-d'Or, reaching 470 meters. Its summit carries a 55-meter TDF relay tower with stacked open galleries, thin masts and antennas, set on a wooded slope. A 31-meter guyed mast for Radio Scoop stands in front of the tower near the chemin de l'Ermitage.
The slopes were once covered with grapevines until the 20th century, when residential areas began expanding across the hillside. This transformation changed the landscape from agricultural to suburban.
The chapel at the summit attracts both pilgrims and hikers seeking a moment of reflection during their visit. It serves as a quiet stop where people pause to take in the surroundings.
A parking area at the base provides access to marked trails that wind up the slopes. The paths offer options for different abilities and fitness levels.
The 55-metre TDF relay tower on the summit carries BFM Business on 95.3 FM, plus Free 3G, 4G and 5G and microwave links. A separate 31-metre guyed mast belonging to Radio Scoop stands in front of it near the chemin de l'Ermitage, holding three FM transmitters. The site also hosts the amateur radio station F1ZFG with DSTAR, C4FM and DMR relays.
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