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Saint-Michel d’Aiguilhe – Chapelle Saint-Michel, Aiguilhe📷 Mathieu404, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Saint-Michel d’Aiguilhe

Aiguilhe, France

History

A 10th-century chapel perched on an 82 m volcanic needle, reached by 268 steps. Combine it with Le Puy cathedral, the start of the Via Podiensis pilgrim route to Santiago.

Nearest town
Aiguilhe, France
Category
History & culture
GPS
45.0481, 3.8819
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and July–August. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • France: Motorway tolls. Tolls on most autoroutes; the limit drops to 110 km/h in rain. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.

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Le Puy-en-Velay and the source of the Loire – Abbaye de Lavaudieu - cloître 06© Pymouss · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Nearby

Polignac fortress – Chateau Polignac 189mod© JYB Devot · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Polignac fortress

Polignac, France
Lac d’Issarlès – Lac d'Issarlès 2019© Jmp48 · CC BY-SA 4.0
Nature

Lac d’Issarlès

Le Lac-d’Issarlès, France
Mont Gerbier de Jonc, Ardèche 02© John Samuel · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Mont Gerbier de Jonc

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Abbaye de Lavaudieu - cloître 06© Pymouss · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Lavaudieu

Lavaudieu, France

Campsites nearby

  • Camping du Puy-en-VelayCampsite
    0 km from Saint-Michel d’Aiguilhe · 71 pitches
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Aire camping-cars à PolignacMotorhome stopover
    3 km from Saint-Michel d’Aiguilhe · 10 pitches
    MotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterWaste disposalFree
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • CosyCampCampsite
    20 km from Saint-Michel d’Aiguilhe
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToilets
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Le VivierCampsite
    20 km from Saint-Michel d’Aiguilhe · 46 pitches
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camping municipal de ChoumourouxCampsite
    21 km from Saint-Michel d’Aiguilhe
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • La PinèdeMotorhome stopover
    22 km from Saint-Michel d’Aiguilhe · 35 pitches
    TentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityShowersWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip

All campsites in France · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Saint-Michel d’Aiguilhe?

Saint-Michel d’Aiguilhe is in Aiguilhe, France, at GPS 45.0481, 3.8819. It is about 48 km from Brioude.

Can you camp near Saint-Michel d’Aiguilhe?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Camping du Puy-en-Velay, about 0 km away; within 25 km there are 36 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Saint-Michel d’Aiguilhe?

Saint-Michel d’Aiguilhe is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Le Puy-en-Velay and the source of the Loire.

What is there to see near Saint-Michel d’Aiguilhe?

Places worth a stop nearby: Polignac fortress (3 km), Lac d’Issarlès (29 km), Mont Gerbier de Jonc (35 km) and Lavaudieu (41 km).

When is the best time to visit Saint-Michel d’Aiguilhe?

The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and July–August. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)