Mont de Meillarot, Mountain summit in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
Mont de Meillarot is a mountain summit in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region that rises to 1,208 meters and is covered with granite rock formations. Multiple hiking trails of varying difficulty cross its slopes and connect it to surrounding villages and mountain passes.
The mountain has long served as a natural reference point for communities in the region, helping to define boundaries between neighboring settlements. Over time it became a destination for those exploring the Alpine landscape of central France.
Local mountaineering groups organize regular expeditions to the summit, maintaining the tradition of Alpine exploration in the French mountains.
The ascent is best tackled between May and September when trails are dry and weather is most stable. Visitors should wear sturdy footwear and plan their time based on which route they choose, as difficulty varies between paths.
The summit location at precisely 45.09167 latitude and 5.53833 longitude creates specific geological patterns found nowhere else in the region.
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