Gigantic cross erected in 1945 commemorating the Liberation of Autun. Impressive panorama!
The site also offers leisure sports activities such as downhill mountain biking, hang gliding and hiking circuits.

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JakobusPilger

December 9, 2024

Hiking

Each of these crosses, which the hiker often encounters in the fields or (as here) on a prominent mountain location high above the city, is a sign of remembrance of the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ. "Here on earth there is His memory, but in the kingdom of heaven there is His presence: this presence is the joy of those who have already attained salvation. The memory is our consolation, as we are still wanderers and journeying towards our homeland." (Bernard of Clairvaux)

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Wouter Heymans

July 27, 2020

Road cycling

Really nice view of Autun.
But also a good climb of ~700m high.

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Elevation 590 m

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