A Wild Road to Pierre-sur-Haute in the Massif Central

Pierre-sur-Haute is a mountain peak at an elevation of 1,631m (5,351ft) above sea level, located in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France. Access to the summit is closed to private vehicles.

Pierre-sur-Haute

Where is Pierre-sur-Haute?

The peak is located on the boundary between the Loire and Puy-de-Dôme departments in the central part of the country.

What’s at the Summit of Pierre-sur-Haute?

The summit is home to the Pierre-sur-Haute military radio station, a site used for French military communications. A civilian radio relay, operated by the telecommunications company Télédiffusion de France, has also been built here. The area is enclosed by a high barrier of wood and metal, and access is limited to military staff and employees who use either the road or tracked vehicles to reach the summit.

How Long is the Road to Pierre-sur-Haute?

The road to the summit stretches 14.3km (8.88 miles), running north-south from the D40 road in Col du Béal to the D106 road in Le Perrier.

Is the Road to Pierre-sur-Haute Paved?

Set high in the Massif Central, the road to the summit has been fully paved since 1961 on the northern side, while the southern side remains unpaved.
Pic: Gilles G.

 

 

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