Mont Gela, Mountain peak in Peyrieu, France
Mont Gela rises to 406 meters in the Bugey massif, between the municipalities of Murs-et-Gélignieux and Peyrieu, overlooking the Rhône River.
Quarrymen have extracted limestone rock from Mont Gela, called choin de Fay, since Roman times to construct buildings in Lyon and Vienne.
Mont Gela forms a natural area of ecological interest where peregrine falcons, eagle owls, short-toed snake eagles, and black kites nest.
Hiking trails lead to the ruins of Château de Tavollet through a 7-kilometer route with a 230-meter elevation gain in 2 hours and 30 minutes.
The ruins near Golet du Gela reveal remains of an old farm, with carved stones covered in moss indicating past life.
Location: Peyrieu
Location: Murs-et-Gélignieux
Elevation above the sea: 410 m
GPS coordinates: 45.65266,5.66903
Latest update: June 23, 2025 15:09
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