Puy de Clierzou, Volcanic dome in Chaîne des Puys, France
The Puy de Clierzou rises to 1199 meters in altitude and consists of domite rock formations within the volcanic field of central France.
During the Early Middle Ages, quarries near the summit provided stone materials for the creation of Merovingian sarcophagi and religious structures.
The Clierzou volcano participates in the geological research project 'Trachyte', which unites archaeologists and geologists to study historical stone extraction methods.
Visitors can reach the summit through a marked forest trail starting from Orcines, with the complete hiking circuit covering 6.9 kilometers over 2 hours 45 minutes.
The volcanic dome contains several man-made cavities that served as quarries, which were explored during archaeological excavations in November 2017.
Location: Orcines
Elevation above the sea: 1,199 m
GPS coordinates: 45.79469,2.95952
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:46
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