Le Grand Suchet

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Le Grand Suchet, Volcanic mountain in Puy-de-Dôme, France.

Le Grand Suchet rises to 1,231 meters above sea level, forming a prominent peak within the Chaîne des Puys mountain range of central France.

During the Gallo-Roman period and Early Middle Ages, the mountain served as a source of trachyte through active quarrying operations on its slopes.

The mountain forms part of the geological heritage of Auvergne, representing the volcanic forces that shaped the landscape of central France.

Hiking trails GR 4 and GR 441 pass at the foot of Le Grand Suchet, connecting it to a network of paths across the volcanic region.

The mountain contains a crater at its summit and features a secondary peak reaching 1,199 meters, creating a distinct geological formation.

Location: Puy-de-Dôme

Elevation above the sea: 1,231 m

GPS coordinates: 45.79056,2.95514

Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:48

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