Pierres du Jour, Mountain summit in Massif Central, France

Pierres du Jour is the highest point of the Monts de la Madeleine, at 1,164 metres, in the Forêt domaniale de l'Assise on the commune of Laprugne, at the south-eastern edge of the Allier department. Its name comes from a large stone hollowed with two basins at the summit. The slopes are mostly covered with firs and beeches.

Pierres du Jour is the highest point of the Monts de la Madeleine, at 1,164 metres, in the Massif central. The summit lies in the forêt domaniale de l'Assise, on the commune of Laprugne, at the south-eastern edge of the Allier department. Its name comes from the large stone hollowed with two basins at the top.

The mountain gets its name from the exposed stone formations that characterize the landscape and are well-known among hikers. The open slopes display typical high-altitude plant life with grasses and low vegetation.

Multiple marked hiking trails lead to the summit, with the drier months offering the best conditions for walking and sturdy footwear being essential. The ascent can be slippery, particularly after rain or when mist reduces visibility.

The summit's name comes from a large hollowed stone at the top, carved with two basins. The summit stands at 1,164 metres in the monts de la Madeleine, within the forêt domaniale de l'Assise on the Laprugne commune, at the south-eastern edge of the Allier department.