Orgues de Bort, Volcanic rock formation in Bort-les-Orgues, France.
The Orgues de Bort consists of cylindrical basalt columns rising between 80 and 100 meters high along a 2-kilometer stretch of land.
The geological structures formed during the Miocene period when volcanic lava flows cooled and created polygonal columns through contraction processes.
The formation serves as a natural observation point offering panoramic views of the Monts Dore, Artense Plateau, and Massif Central mountain ranges.
Visitors can access the site through an 800-meter hiking trail called Chemin de la Vierge, which connects directly to the town.
The left section of the formation features twenty-nine climbing routes with difficulty levels ranging from 3c to 6b for year-round practice.
Location: Bort-les-Orgues
GPS coordinates: 45.39670,2.48694
Latest update: May 28, 2025 06:31
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