Saint-Vincent Rock

Saint-Vincent Rock

Highlight • Natural Monument

Saint-Vincent Rock

Hiking

4.8

(23)

Mountain biking

5.0

(2)

Running

5.0

(1)

Cycling

5.0

(1)

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Location: Lavoine, Vichy, Auvergne Rhône Alpes, France

Tips

August 25, 2023

Hiking

Saint-Vincent rock is an imposing volcanic rock that offers breathtaking views of the surrounding forests and valleys.

It is a natural curiosity that dates back millions of years, when lava gushed out of a crack. Later, the sea receded and a tectonic movement lifted the lava, creating the impressive rock that stands today.

You can explore the ruins of an ancient castle that once crowned the rock and admire a statue of the Virgin and Child, called “Notre Dame de là-haut”, installed in 2012.

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August 26, 2023

Running

The Rocher Saint-Vincent is an imposing volcanic rock that offers breathtaking views of the surrounding forests and valleys. The Rocher Saint-Vincent is a natural curiosity that dates back millions of years, when lava gushed out of a crack and formed a green horn. Later, the sea receded and a tectonic movement lifted the horn, creating the impressive rock that stands today. You can explore the ruins of an ancient castle that crowned the rock, and admire a statue of the Virgin and Child, called "Notre-Dame de là-haut", which was installed in 2012.

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Paul_C

March 26, 2025

Mountain biking

Saint-Vincent Rock is an imposing volcanic rock that offers breathtaking views of the surrounding forests and valleys. It is a natural wonder that dates back millions of years, when lava erupted from a fissure. Later, the sea receded, and tectonic movement lifted the lava, creating the impressive rock that stands today.

You can explore the ruins of an ancient castle that once crowned the rock and admire a statue of the Virgin and Child, called "Our Lady of Up There," installed in 2012.

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