Puy de l'Ouire

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Puy de l'Ouire, Mountain summit in Auvergne, France.

Located in central France, Puy de l'Ouire reaches an elevation of 1,505 meters above sea level, rising 76 meters from the surrounding landscape.

The summit forms part of the ancient volcanic chain in the Massif Central, which ceased activity over 8,000 years ago in the Auvergne region.

Local farmers maintain traditional agricultural practices around the base of Puy de l'Ouire, preserving the rural character of the Auvergne mountains.

Visitors can access the summit through marked trails from Saint-Genès-Champanelle, located 17.7 kilometers northeast of the mountain peak.

The mountain experiences a boreal climate with temperatures averaging 15°C in July and -4°C in January, receiving 1,380 millimeters of annual rainfall.

Location: Orcival

Elevation above the sea: 1,509 m

GPS coordinates: 45.62865,2.83159

Latest update: June 23, 2025 11:09

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