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Puy de Jume, Extinct volcano in Chaîne des Puys, Massif Central, France.

The Puy de Jume reaches an elevation of 1,163 meters and features a notable scoria cone formation in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region.

Located 8 kilometers north of Puy de Dôme, this extinct red volcano stands as a testament to the geological evolution of the Massif Central.

The volcano forms part of the broader Chaîne des Puys landscape, which received UNESCO World Heritage recognition for its geological significance.

Multiple hiking trails connect Puy de Jume to neighboring peaks, with the main access point starting from the village of Saint-Ours.

From its summit, visitors can observe the southern slope of the Chaîne des Puys and the distinctive silhouette of Puy Pariou.

Location: Saint-Ours

Elevation above the sea: 1,163 m

GPS coordinates: 45.84676,2.96596

Latest update: June 23, 2025 11:09

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