Parc Naturel Régional des Volcans d'Auvergne
Parc Naturel Régional des Volcans d'Auvergne, Regional natural park in Auvergne, France.
The Auvergne Volcanoes Regional Natural Park extends across 3,897 square kilometers, featuring volcanic formations, crater lakes, and diverse mountain landscapes.
Created in 1977, the park safeguards Europe's largest volcanic area, including notable peaks like Puy de Dôme and Puy Mary within the Massif Central mountains.
Local communities within the park maintain traditional practices of agriculture and craftsmanship, contributing to the preservation of regional French mountain heritage.
Visitors can access numerous hiking trails, educational centers, and geological sites throughout the park, with the main information center located at Château de Montlosier.
The park contains Lac Pavin, a deep crater lake formed by volcanic activity, characterized by its circular shape and surrounded by dense pine forests.
Location: château de Montlosier
Inception: 1977
Address: Château de Montlosier, 63970 Aydat, France 63970
Website: http://parcdesvolcans.fr
GPS coordinates: 45.65000,2.96667
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:45
France contains protected areas with diverse landscapes and ecosystems. The national parks include alpine regions with peaks exceeding 3000 meters, glaciers and mountain lakes, Mediterranean coastlines with limestone cliffs and marine reserves, and island zones with underwater trails. Regional nature parks feature volcanic areas with 80 extinct volcanoes, extensive wetlands with thousands of ponds hosting over 200 bird species, moorland landscapes in the Ardennes, and coastal zones with lagoons and salt marshes. These protected areas shelter ibex, chamois, marmots, lynx and birds of prey. Visitors find marked hiking trails, historic villages and traditional farming operations.
French national parks feature natural landscapes with mountains, glaciers, lakes and forests. The parks are home to diverse wildlife and plant species. Visitors can hike, watch birds and explore nature. The parks extend from the Alps to the Mediterranean coast.
Clermont-Ferrand combines Romanesque churches, Gothic cathedrals, and volcanic landscapes. The city contains museums of regional history, art collections, and historical squares. The center includes Place de Jaude with shops and restaurants, while the surroundings feature natural parks and volcanoes.
Cantal mountains
65.5 km
Puy Mary
64.3 km
Plomb du Cantal
67.7 km
Puy Griou
66.6 km
Puy de Peyre-Arse
63.3 km
Puy Violent
65 km
Téton de Vénus
64 km
Puy Chavaroche
66.6 km
Château d'eau du Lioran
64.5 km
Puy du Rocher
66.4 km
Cascade de Faillitoux
73.1 km
Puy de Seycheuse
61.4 km
Roc d'Hozières
64.8 km
Cascade de Liadouze
67.7 km
L'Élancèze
70.7 km
Bec de l'Aigle
63.8 km
Puy Bataillouse
64.2 km
Puy de Massebœuf
65.5 km
Église Saint-Germain du Falgoux
61.3 km
Église Saint-Julien de Saint-Julien-de-Jordanne
70.1 km
Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste du Claux
58.1 km
Saint-Jacques de Saint-Jacques-des-Blats Church
69.4 km
Église Saint-Laurent de Mandailles
69.3 km
Oratoire du Sartre
55.8 km
Moulin de Drils
57.9 km
Maison Saury
60.4 km
Puy de la Tourte
62.8 km
Puy de Niermont
58.8 kmReviews
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