Cascade du Ray-Pic, Natural volcanic waterfall in Péreyres, France.
Cascade du Ray-Pic is a two-stage waterfall flowing over black basalt columns in the Monts d'Ardeche Regional Nature Park. Water cascades across distinctive hexagonal rock formations created by ancient volcanic activity.
The waterfall originated millions of years ago when volcanic eruptions created lava flows that shaped the surrounding landscape. These geological processes continue to define the region's character today.
The waterfall has long been a place where visitors connect with the raw power of nature in the Ardèche region. The dramatic black basalt setting gives the site a distinctive character that draws people seeking to experience geological wonder.
A parking area near the trailhead accommodates several vehicles and serves as the starting point for visiting. A 15-minute walk leads to viewing platforms that offer different perspectives of the falls.
The basalt columns at this waterfall display rare hexagonal patterns that form only under specific volcanic conditions. This geometric structure is seldom seen elsewhere among French waterfalls.
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