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Calvary Cross

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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. Walk of the Viewpoints — Fontainebleau Forest

10.1km

02:42

110m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Denecourt Tower – Calvary Cross loop from Fontainebleau - Avon

13.6km

03:44

220m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Tour Denecourt – Croix du Calvaire loop from Fontainebleau - Avon

9.30km

02:34

160m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Chloé Perceval

August 6, 2021

A first cross would have been erected here in the 17th century, then destroyed in 1793 during the French Revolution (like many symbols and religious buildings). It was rebuilt in 1805, briefly became a place of pilgrimage before being destroyed again in 1830. It was rebuilt in 1837. From here, there is a superb panorama over the forest of Fontainebleau.

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JakobusPilger

March 7, 2024

The origins of this impressive crossroads are said to date back to the 17th century; it has since been destroyed several times - including during the French Revolution - but has always been rebuilt. The crossing, i.e. the intersection of the longitudinal and cross beams of the cross, is designed as a closed circle; the cross beam bears the inscription "Croix de Calvaire".
The name refers to Calvary, in memory of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ on Golgotha (this Aramaic word means - like Calvaire, which is derived from Latin - "place of the skull") near Jerusalem.

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Elevation 120 m

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Calvary Cross

1. Walk of the Viewpoints — Fontainebleau Forest

2. Denecourt Tower – Calvary Cross loop from Fontainebleau - Avon

3. Tour Denecourt – Croix du Calvaire loop from Fontainebleau - Avon

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