Perched high on a rocky spur overlooking the Gorges du Batalon et de l’Epervier, this old fortified village used to control the road from the Rhône valley to Le Forez and the Auvergne. It is dominated by the ruins of two châteaux, and a church dating back to the XIth century.

Come and discover a unique site in Europe! A charterhouse which became a village, Sainte-Croix-en-Jarez is sure to amaze you.

In a splendid setting 20 minutes from Saint-Etienne and 1 hour from Lyon, the Espace Nordique at the Monts du Pilat is centred around three main ski stations. At Le Bessat-Les Grands Bois, lovers of all forms of cross-country skiing will enjoy the 35km of prepared pistes.

This 10km-long route takes you along the banks of the Rhône and provides a gentle introduction to its riverside communities.

A wild landscape that flirts with the sky between heathland and chirats.