Elevation 1,855 m Parent range Massif Central | Mountain range Massif Central | |
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Location Cantal departement, France Similar Puy Mary, Puy Griou, Puy de Peyre‑Arse, Puy Chavaroche, Puy de Sancy | ||
Le plomb du cantal les volcans d auvergne
The Plomb du Cantal is the highest summit of Mounts of Cantal in the Massif central, France.
Contents
- Le plomb du cantal les volcans d auvergne
- Map of Plomb du Cantal 15300 Saint Jacques des Blats France
- Geography geology
- Access
- References
Map of Plomb du Cantal, 15300 Saint-Jacques-des-Blats, France
Geography, geology
The summit is located in the eastern part of the volcanic massif of the Cantal. Formed of basanite, it's a remnant of a basaltic lake formed of solidified lava and is the site of the most recent volcanic activity in the range. It was formed 2.9 Million years ago, above an accumulation of several layers of pyroclastic trachyandesite.
Access
The summit is accessible from the ski resort of Super Lioran by a cable car and also from the pass of Prat-de-Bouc (in the east) via a hiking trail.
References
Plomb du Cantal Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA