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Puy de Surains, Mountain summit in Chambon-sur-Lac, France

The Puy de Surains reaches an elevation of 1542 meters and features green slopes characteristic of the Puy-de-Dôme mountains.

The volcanic formations of Puy de Surains date back over 600,000 years, shaping the current relief of the Chaîne des Puys.

Local farmers maintain the tradition of Saint-Nectaire cheese production on the plateaus surrounding Puy de Surains.

Marked trails allow hikers to reach the summit from the village of Chambon-sur-Lac in a four-hour round trip.

The summit provides a view of the Chaudefour glacial valley, Lake Chambon, and the Sancy massif in a single panorama.

Location: Chambon-sur-Lac

Elevation above the sea: 1,542 m

GPS coordinates: 45.57702,2.85389

Latest update: March 4, 2025 17:07

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