Puy de Gravenoire, Volcanic peak in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
The Puy de Gravenoire rises to 821 meters and features a rounded summit with reddish to black scoria slopes in the Chaîne des Puys region.
The volcano underwent extensive scoria mining operations for red and black pozzolana production, which lasted approximately thirty years until their permanent closure in 1978.
The Puy de Gravenoire holds significance in local culture as part of the UNESCO World Heritage Chaîne des Puys, representing the region's volcanic identity.
A dedicated road named 'chemin du relais de Grave Noire' leads to the summit, where visitors find a television transmitter serving the Clermont-Ferrand area.
The volcano's slopes contain multiple quarry voids from past mining activities, creating a distinctive geological landscape within the Massif Central mountain range.
Location: Royat
Elevation above the sea: 821 m
GPS coordinates: 45.75201,3.04972
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:47
Charade Circuit
1.9 km
Grotte du Chien
2.1 km
Hôtel Majestic
1.9 km
Gare de Royat - Chamalières
1.9 km
Église Notre-Dame de Chamalières
3.1 km
Église Saint-Léger de Royat
1.4 km
Ancient baths at Royat
2 km
Roman Theatre of Montaudou
2 km
Grand Hôtel
1.8 km
Abbaye Saint-Pierre de Beaumont
2.8 km
Église Notre-Dame de la Rivière
2.8 km
Maison Pezon
3.1 km
Croix de Royat
1.4 km
Église du Sacré-Cœur de Royat
1.8 km
Golf de Royat-Charade
1.4 km
Parc Bargoin
1.6 km
Arboretum De Royat
2 km
Théâtre du Casino de Royat
2 km
Puy de Montaudoux
1.7 km
Grotte des Laveuses
1.5 km
Villa Stella
1.6 km
Église Saint-Aubin de Manson
2.8 km
Église Saint-Pierre
2.8 km
Église Sainte-Jeanne d'Arc
3 km
Royat war memorial
1 km
Établissement thermal de Chamalières
1.9 km
Thermes de Royat
1.8 km
Taillerie de Royat
1.5 kmReviews
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