Cantal mountains, Stratovolcano in Auvergne, France
The Cantal Mountains form a circular massif with a diameter of 70 kilometers, featuring twenty valleys radiating from its central point at different elevations.
Formed 13 million years ago through intense volcanic activity, the Cantal Mountains reached heights of 4000 meters before erosion reduced them to their current elevation.
The mountains support traditional cattle farming practices, particularly the Salers breed, which produces milk for the protected designation Cantal cheese production.
Le Lioran ski resort, positioned at the base of Plomb du Cantal peak, provides winter sports facilities and maintains numerous marked hiking trails.
The geological formation represents Europe's largest stratovolcano, with its summit Plomb du Cantal reaching 1,855 meters above sea level.
Location: Cantal
Elevation above the sea: 1,855 m
Made from material: volcanic rock
GPS coordinates: 45.08821,2.71712
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:38
Puy Mary
4 km
Plomb du Cantal
4.8 km
Puy Griou
1.2 km
Puy de Peyre-Arse
2.5 km
Téton de Vénus
1.6 km
Puy Chavaroche
5.8 km
Château d'eau du Lioran
2.7 km
Puy du Rocher
4.5 km
Cascade de Faillitoux
8.3 km
Puy de Seycheuse
4.6 km
Roc d'Hozières
6.5 km
Cascade de Liadouze
3.9 km
L'Élancèze
5.8 km
Bec de l'Aigle
2.2 km
Puy Bataillouse
1.4 km
Roche Percée
7.7 km
Église Saint-Cirgues de Dienne
9.5 km
Puy de Massebœuf
2.1 km
Chapelle du Cantal
7.2 km
Église Saint-Martin de Thiézac
9.2 km
Chapelle Notre-Dame-de-Consolation de Thiézac
8.8 km
Église Saint-Julien de Saint-Julien-de-Jordanne
6.7 km
Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste du Claux
8.2 km
Saint-Jacques de Saint-Jacques-des-Blats Church
4 km
Église Saint-Laurent de Mandailles
5.4 km
Moulin de Drils
7.8 km
Maison Saury
5.1 km
Puy de la Tourte
5.4 kmReviews
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