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Calvary Chapel of Chavanay

Calvary Chapel of Chavanay

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Calvary Chapel of Chavanay

Recommended by 44 hikers out of 46

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Parc naturel régional du Pilat

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Location: Chavanay, Saint-Étienne, Auvergne Rhône Alpes, France

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1. Calvary Chapel of Chavanay – Malleval Village loop from Chavanay

15.3km

04:29

410m

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2. Blick auf den weiteren Weg – Calvary Chapel of Chavanay loop from Lotissement du Chemin Neuf

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02:40

210m

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3. Calvary Chapel of Chavanay – Malleval Village loop from Chavanay

20.2km

06:00

590m

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Matto

April 21, 2025

The Brotherhood of the White Penitents, owners of the Calvary Chapel, was founded in 1578 by the Capuchin Father Matias de Saladin. The Calvary Chapel was built in 1724. Unfortunately, the brotherhood was dissolved in 1777, and the chapel was abandoned.

Then, in 1844, the brotherhood reformed and raised the chapel from its ruins. Mass was celebrated there on May 3 and September 14. In addition, the penitents made a procession depicting the Passion every year on Maundy Thursday.

In 1892, the brotherhood ceased again, and the chapel remained abandoned until 2000. Finally, it was the Association of Friends of the Calvary Chapel that undertook to restore it with the help of the pilgrims of Santiago de Compostela. The shell construction was completed in 2005, and the interior decoration in 2008.
To the left of the door there is a door opener for the pilgrims.

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Gerhard Mauerberger

July 3, 2021

The chapel is high above Chavany, but the climb is worth it. You have a wonderful view of Chavanay, the Rhone and vineyards.
The foundations of the chapel date back to the 16th century. Inside you can see depictions of St. Jacob several times. The Way of St. James "Via Gibnensis" leads directly past this chapel.

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Ulrike S.

January 22, 2023

A pretty little chapel with a fantastic view of Chavanay and the Rhone.

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Elevation 260 m

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Calvary Chapel of Chavanay

1. Calvary Chapel of Chavanay – Malleval Village loop from Chavanay

2. Blick auf den weiteren Weg – Calvary Chapel of Chavanay loop from Lotissement du Chemin Neuf

3. Calvary Chapel of Chavanay – Malleval Village loop from Chavanay

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