The Top 20 Attractions around Violay
There are plenty of places to see and visit around Violay. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Violay is a region where 20
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
Last updated: February 26, 2026
Croix de Paisselay
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Col de la Croix de Mazieux
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Beaujolais Vert Wind Farm
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Col des Cassettes (622 m)
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Col des Sauvages - 723 m
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Some might pass by this small, sacred monument without a second glance, but perhaps a passing biker might pause for a moment before the cross and, in keeping with ancient custom, utter a "Praised be Jesus Christ." Jesus Christ died for us on the cross, for the Son of God took this death upon himself out of love for us. Christiane Völkel offers a further reflection on this: "I have discovered that it benefits my relationship with God to at least be ready for those moments when God needs me to express his love [today]."
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Cross marking the Col de Mazieux.
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The Col des Sauvages is located at an altitude of 723 m, in the Massif Central, on the watershed between the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea, in the Rhône department, in the village of Sauvages, near Tarare.
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Starting point for many hikes in the surrounding area, it hosts the Valsonne drummer festival.
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Tipping point on the ridge between several valleys. Very pleasant climb from Saint Julien sur Bibost.
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A very beautiful site with a magnificent view at this crossroads of many roads. However, can we really speak of a pass because it is basically a cross, but this place has the whole profile to be one. In any case what is certain is that you have to go up there!
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The Beaujolais Vert wind farm is the 1st wind farm in the Rhône department. It is made up of four wind turbines and can meet the annual electricity consumption of 13,000 people. Four years of study were necessary to build this park with respect for the environment.
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The Col de la Croix de Mazieux from Saint-Forgeux is 6 km long with a total drop of about 298 m. The average gradient is 5% with maximum gradients of 9%, however the first part of the climb is steeper and flattens out after 4km.
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