Mont-Rivel

An emblematic peak in the region, Mont-Rivel rises to an altitude of 812 metres and dominates the communes of Champagnole, Équevillon and Vannoz.

A privileged witness to human activity over the centuries, the summit plateau has preserved many vestiges of the past, such as the ruins of a Gallo-Roman temple and those of a medieval castle.

In the heart of this place steeped in history, a hiking trail offers a series of exceptional views over the surrounding area.

A promontory occupied since ancient times, Mont Rivel dominates Champagnole and bears traces of a Gallo-Roman oppidum, a fortified castle and former mining operations. For centuries, it served as a strategic landmark, a reserve of resources and then a workplace for the people of Champagnole, before becoming a place of remembrance and a place to take a walk. Today, its footpaths allow you to follow in the footsteps of these successive occupations while enjoying a wide panoramic view of the Ain valley and the Jura mountains.