Puy Saint-Ambroise

Puy Saint-Ambroise reaches an elevation of 436 meters in the Allier department, forming the northernmost point of the Monts de la Madeleine mountain range.

A Benedictine abbey established at the summit in the 11th century, connected to Mozac Abbey, operated until the French Revolution before becoming a farm.

The site, designated as a scenic area since 1995, features an orientation table that helps identify geographical points across seven surrounding departments.

The GR 3 long-distance hiking trail passes near the summit, providing direct access to the site which remains open to visitors throughout the year.

From this peak, the view extends from the Morvan to the Chaîne des Puys, encompassing the departments of Allier, Nièvre, Saône-et-Loire, Loire, Rhône, Puy-de-Dôme, and Cher.

Location: Allier

Elevation above the sea: 436 m

Made from material: granite

Address: Puy Saint-Ambroise, 03220 Saint-Léon, France

GPS coordinates: 46.40463,3.69923

Latest update: March 14, 2025 09:02