Museum Overview

The educational trail on Mont Saint Rigaud is the ideal setting for a walk with family or friends.

From the Croix d'Amanzé car park, follow this 2 km trail marked with information panels to the summit of the "Roof of the Rhône," accompanied by PikPik the black woodpecker. This charming trail companion will share all his knowledge about the flora and fauna of the Haut Beaujolais region, its unique geology, and the history of the priory and the Saint Rigaud spring, renowned for its miraculous properties. At the end of this easy walk of less than an hour, Mont Saint Rigaud will hold no more secrets for you!

Minimum age: 5 years

Type : Marked loop

Distance : 2km

Elevation gain : 60m

Duration : 1 hours

Difficulty : Easy

Marking details

Signposts indicating "educational trail".

Comfort and amenities

Equipment

  • Shaded Picnic area.
  • Theme trail
  • Parking
  • Orientation table
  • Free parking

Rates / opening

Prices

Free access.

Opening

Open all year round.
Located in a mid-mountain region, road access to Mont Saint-Rigaud can be difficult or even dangerous in winter (ice, snowfall). We therefore recommend that you equip yourself with winter tires, chains or snow socks, and check the weather forecast before planning your hike on this route and its winter variant.