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Cantal Mountains
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Cantal Mountains
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A very pretty, sparsely populated region with numerous valleys connected by passes and extinct volcanoes (the puys: Mary, Griou, etc.). It's an ideal spot for outdoor sports, located within the Auvergne Volcanoes Park.
Overview of the Cantal Mountains
A very pretty, sparsely populated region with numerous valleys connected by passes and extinct volcanoes (the puys: Mary, Griou, etc.). It's an ideal spot for outdoor sports, located within the Auvergne Volcanoes Park.
Key Facts
- Tourist interest: (must-see or highly recommended).
- Characteristics: volcanic massif.
- Mountain range: Massif Central.
- Length: 70 km.
- Width: 60 km.
- Summit: Puy Mary (Plomb du Cantal) (1,855 m).
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