Puy de Chanturgue, Hill in Clermont-Ferrand, France

Puy de Chanturgue is a hill in Clermont-Ferrand that rises to 552 metres, about 60 metres above the surrounding land, and is roughly 0.9 kilometres wide at its base. It lies 2.4 kilometres north of the city centre, and the Puy de Dôme volcano stands 10.5 kilometres to its east.

This hill was formed millions of years ago through volcanic activity that shaped the Auvergne landscape. Its geological layers reveal the long volcanic history of the region.

The name Chanturgue comes from the Occitan Puèi de Chanturgue, and the hill's 552-metre summit rises about 60 metres above the surrounding land, which is why it is a regular local walking destination above Clermont-Ferrand. Its slopes are covered by woodland and open ground where residents come to walk and observe the plants and animals of the area.

Several marked paths allow easy to moderate walks on and around the hill. Best visit on dry days, as some sections can become slippery after rain.

From the top you see a chain of other volcanic cones stretching across the horizon. This view makes it clear that the entire area sits on volcanic ground.