Grand Sarcoui, Dome volcano in Puy-de-Dôme, France
Located in the Chaîne des Puys mountain range, Grand Sarcouy rises to 1,147 meters with its distinct cauldron shape formed by trachytic lava.
The eastern flank contains a Merovingian quarry where workers extracted trachyte blocks to create stone sarcophagi between the 5th and 8th centuries.
The name Sarcouy derives from an Auvergne dialect word meaning coffin, reflecting the mountain's connection to ancient burial practices.
Visitors can explore the former quarry cave on the eastern slope, which contains an unfinished sarcophagus from the medieval period.
The volcano's magma chamber remains partially warm, indicating incomplete cooling since its last eruption approximately 12,000 years ago.
Location: Puy-de-Dôme
Elevation above the sea: 1,147 m
Made from material: trachyte
GPS coordinates: 45.81428,2.98105
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:45
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