Puy de Jume, Extinct volcano in Chaîne des Puys, Massif Central, France.
Puy de Jume is an extinct volcano in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region featuring a distinctive red scoria cone. The formation rises to about 1,163 meters (3,815 feet) and forms part of the Chaîne des Puys volcanic chain in the Massif Central.
The volcano formed millions of years ago during a period of intense volcanic activity that shaped the entire Chaîne des Puys. This region reflects the complex geological history of the Massif Central across multiple phases of volcanic events.
The volcano forms part of the broader Chaîne des Puys landscape, which received UNESCO World Heritage recognition for its geological significance.
The site is best reached on foot from the village of Saint-Ours, which offers several marked hiking trails heading upward. The ascent is moderately challenging and the route connects this volcano with neighboring peaks in the chain.
From its summit, visitors can observe the southern slope of the Chaîne des Puys and the distinctive silhouette of Puy Pariou.
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