Cratère de la Vestide du Pal, Volcanic crater in Le Roux, France.
The Vestide du Pal crater spans 1700 meters in diameter and reaches 150 meters in depth, forming a circular structure with a southwestern opening.
The crater emerged approximately 40,000 years ago through a phreatomagmatic eruption when molten lava at 1200 degrees encountered surface water.
The name Vestide originates from local dialect, indicating an abandoned or sterile parcel of land, reflecting the area's volcanic nature.
Visitors can follow a 6.3-kilometer circular trail starting from Fontaulière intersection, following GR7 path markers through forests and meadows.
Five small basaltic scoria cones exist within the crater, while the rare chlorophyll-free Epipogon orchid grows exclusively in this location.
Location: Le Roux
Address: 07560 Montpezat-sous-Bauzon, France
Website: https://sourcesvolcans.com/vestide-du-pal
GPS coordinates: 44.73965,4.16933
Latest update: December 15, 2025 07:57
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