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Croix de Calvaire Viewpoint

Croix de Calvaire Viewpoint

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Croix de Calvaire Viewpoint

Recommended by 104 mountain bikers out of 107

This Highlight is in a protected area

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Réserve de biosphère de Fontainebleau et du Gâtinais

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Location: Ile-de-France, France

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1. Denecourt Tower – Samois Tower loop from Barbizon

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2. Denecourt Tower – Barbizon Woodland loop from Vulaines-sur-Seine - Samoreau

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3. Croix de Calvaire Viewpoint – Tour Denecourt loop from Bercelle

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Paul_C

September 11, 2024

The Calvary Cross, in the Fontainebleau and Gâtinais Biosphere Reserve, is a prominent landmark, located on a high, rugged point, offering stunning views of the surrounding forest and countryside, and marking a historic pilgrimage route.

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JakobusPilger

May 23, 2025

The origins of this imposing wayside cross are said to date back to the 17th century. Since then, it has been destroyed several times – including during the French Revolution – but has been rebuilt time and again. The crossing, the intersection of the cross's longitudinal and transverse beams, is designed as a closed circle, and the transverse beam bears the inscription "Croix de Calvaire."
The name refers to Calvary, commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus Christ on Golgotha (this Aramaic word, like the Latin word "calvaire," means "place of skulls") near Jerusalem.

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Elevation 120 m

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Saturday 20 December

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Max wind speed: 20.0 km/h

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Croix de Calvaire Viewpoint

1. Denecourt Tower – Samois Tower loop from Barbizon

2. Denecourt Tower – Barbizon Woodland loop from Vulaines-sur-Seine - Samoreau

3. Croix de Calvaire Viewpoint – Tour Denecourt loop from Bercelle

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