Crêt de l'Œillon, Saint-Étienne – Gorges de la Loire Nature Reserve

Name: Crêt de l'Œillon
Address: Saint-Étienne – Gorges de la Loire Nature Reserve, France

#4 among attractions in Saint-Étienne – Gorges de la Loire Nature Reserve

Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain

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Crêt de l'Œillon, Saint-Étienne – Gorges de la Loire Nature Reserve

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The crêt de l'Œillon is a summit of the Pilat massif located at the junction of four communes: Roisey, Véranne, Pélussin and Doizieux. It culminates at 1 364 m. It offers a large panorama on the region and in particular on the Alps by good weather.

The television transmitter of Mount Pilat is installed near the crest.

It dominates the Œillon pass and the rock formations called the 3 teeth.

Coordinates: 45°23'34"N, 4°36'43"E

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Saint-Étienne – Gorges de la Loire Nature Reserve France

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Crêt de l'Œillon – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Graix, Château de Virieu, Pilat Regional Natural Park, Mont Pilat.

3.7 miSW
Area
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Park
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Locality
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