Puy Pariou, Ancient volcano in Chaîne des Puys, France.
The circular crater measures 90 meters in depth and 200 meters in diameter, forming a perfect cone shape at 1209 meters elevation.
The volcano experienced multiple eruption phases, creating two distinct cones and three lava flows that reached the present locations of Nohanent and Chamalières.
The mountain paths lead visitors through a landscape of deciduous trees and juniper plants growing on volcanic stones containing augite and olivine minerals.
Marked trails begin at the Goules parking lot, offering a 14.9-kilometer round trip with an elevation gain of 296 meters through the volcanic terrain.
Two separate craters exist on the mountain: the older Pariou to the north and west, and the newer Pariou positioned slightly off-axis to the south.
Location: Orcines
Elevation above the sea: 1,209 m
GPS coordinates: 45.79696,2.97165
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:39
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.
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