The clearing in the forest is the site of a small sacred monument: a statue of the Virgin Mary, known as the "Vierge du Mont Joly." The stone statue, which is not painted, stands on a brick base. The inscription reads "O! Marie, we have established our guardian." The figure is a work by Jean Molette (1819-1889) from 1884.

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1. Col des Aillets (715 m) – Vierge du Mont Joly loop from Poule-les-Écharmeaux

16.0km

04:42

450m

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2. Vierge du Mont Joly loop from Belleroche

8.20km

02:28

250m

260m

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3. Vierge du Mont Joly – Col des Aillets (715 m) loop from Belleroche

14.5km

04:25

490m

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

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Location: Belleroche, Roanne, Auvergne Rhône Alpes, France

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Vierge du Mont Joly

1. Col des Aillets (715 m) – Vierge du Mont Joly loop from Poule-les-Écharmeaux

2. Vierge du Mont Joly loop from Belleroche

3. Vierge du Mont Joly – Col des Aillets (715 m) loop from Belleroche

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