Puy de l'Angle, Volcanic summit in Mont Dore mountains, France
Puy de l'Angle is a volcanic summit in the Mont-Dore mountains with gentle slopes that lead to a peak marked by an iron cross. The mountain rises to about 1740 meters and offers hikers a relatively moderate climb with views across the surrounding peaks and valleys.
This peak formed around 300000 years ago during volcanic eruptions that deposited layers of latite and shoshonite rock. The volcanic activity shaped the distinctive landscape of the Mont-Dore massif and left its mark on this mountain region.
Puy de l'Angle hosts several regional sporting events including the Estival du Sancy trail and the Sancylienne foot race.
The main approach starts from Col de la Croix Saint-Robert and follows the GR 4 hiking trail for about 1.7 kilometers with 300 meters of elevation gain. The path is well marked and the hike typically takes one to one and a half hours depending on your fitness level.
From the summit, visitors can take in several geological features at once: the cirque walls of the Dordogne sources, the distinctive rock formations of Tuilière and Sanadoire, and Lake Guéry below. This viewpoint reveals the interconnected geological story of this volcanic landscape in a single perspective.
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