Signal de la Mère Boitier, Highest peak of the Mâconnais Mountains in Tramayes, France.
Signal de la Mère Boitier is the highest peak of the Mâconnais Mountains at 758 meters elevation in Saône-et-Loire. Steep embankments characterize the western side while gentle slopes define the eastern aspect.
The site was originally known as la mure Boitier and took its name from a local tale about an innkeeper murdered during the stagecoach era. This old story has preserved the peak's current designation.
The name of this summit echoes through the Saint-Cyr Mère Boitier municipal community and the local brass band. Visitors encounter this local identity woven into the names of surrounding places.
The hiking trail starts from the parking area behind Serrières church and covers about 16 kilometers with roughly 600 meters of elevation gain. Plan several hours for this hike and note that conditions vary depending on weather.
On clear days, hikers can see Mont Blanc from this summit, making it a remarkable vantage point. The view reaches across the flat landscapes of Bresse and Beaujolais toward this legendary massif.
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