Aydat, Mountain commune in Puy-de-Dôme, France.
Aydat is a village in the Puys region of Auvergne, France, spread across varied terrain with elevations ranging from around 600 to 1,100 meters (2,000 to 3,600 feet). It sits within a landscape shaped by volcanic geology.
The valley where Aydat sits formed about 8,000 years ago when volcanic activity created a lava flow. This geological event shaped the lake landscape you see today.
The Romanesque church of Saint-Sidoine marks the heart of the settlement with its 12th-century presence. It shows visitors what medieval building methods looked like in this region.
The lake at Aydat invites swimming and water sports, particularly during the warmer months. Various access points along the shore make it easy to reach the water for a visit.
Several volcanic peaks rise around the village, including Puy de Montjuger and Puy de Charmont. These summits are remnants from a time of intense volcanic activity and shape the character of the area.
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Parc Naturel Régional des Volcans d'Auvergne
1.2 km
Puy de la Vache
5.1 km
Lac d'Aydat
982 m
Puy de Vichatel
3 km
Mount Redon
4.8 km
Puy de l'Enfer
3.7 km
Dolmen de la Grotte
5.4 km
Puy de Charmont
2.1 km
Puy de la Combregrasse
2.1 km
Puy de la Toupe
3.4 km
Puy de Monténard
4.1 km
Église Saint-Sidoine d'Aydat
162 m
Puy de Montchal, Aydat
4.2 km
Puy de Pourcharet
6.3 km
Menhir de Pierre Longue
1.9 km
Puy de la Rodde
1.4 kmPuy de Montjuger
5.5 km
Puy de Montgy
5.4 km
Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste d'Olloix
7 km
Église Notre-Dame d'Auvergne de Ponteix
4 km
Église Saint-Pierre de Cournols
4.8 km
Église Saint-Julien de Fohet
3.1 km
Narse d'Espinasse
3.7 km
Église Saint-Jacques de Rouillat-Bas
2.9 km
Croix de la Ribeyre
2.7 km
Église de l'Assomption de Nadaillat
5.7 km
Fontaine-calvaire de Ponteix
4 km
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