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Chassezac Valley
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The source of the Chassezac River is in the Lozère at the foot of the leafy hills at an altitude of 1503m. It runs into the Ardèche upstream from Vallon Pont d'Arc.
Chassezac Valley -
The confluence of the sources of the Loire
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The confluence of the Loire sources at Moulin de Ligeret is a picture postcard setting.
The confluence of the sources of the Loire -
Le suc de Bauzon (volcano summit)
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The Suc de Bauzon is a 1471m-high strombolian volcano. Its peak is shared between 4 districts: le Roux, Montpezat, Saint Cirgues en Montagne and Usclades et Rieutord. Its lava flow, up to 30-40m thick in some places poured in the bed of the Loire over 8kms.
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Les coulées basaltiques de la Veyradeyre (basalt lava flows)
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Located directly behind the Issarlès Lake, the basalt lava flows allow for a representation of the topography of the area as it was 8.2 million years ago, when the volcano erupted.
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Issarles Lake
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A classified site, Lake Issarlès fills a former volcanic crater, or maar. It covers a surface area of 90ha (240 acres) and goes down to the extraordinary depth of more than 108m.
Issarles Lake -
Le volcan de la Laoune
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Set off to discover the Laoune volcano, which overlooks the village and from which you'll have a breathtaking view of the region! This is a strombolian volcano which at the end of the day is reflected in the blue waters of the lake.
Le volcan de la Laoune -
Le volcan du Cherchemuse
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This superb strombolian volcano overlooks the Issarlès lake. From its summit, you can get a broad view of our magnificent region. A signposted walk will take you to its heights.
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Les Sucs Volcaniques: Peléan eruptions
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A Peléan eruption is extrusive meaning it is caused by viscous, gas-poor magma which builds domes. Depending on the lava's viscosity, the domes can take on different shapes.
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Le suc du Chapelas
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Ancient volcano (1,413 m) overlooking the village of Le Plagnal (07590), where you can enjoy superb views of the Ardéchoise mountains, the Margeride and the Cévennes. Accessible by car via carriage road.
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Vue panoramique – Table d’orientation de Mézilhac
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Breath-taking views from the Ardèche Plateau stretch as far as the Alps.
Vue panoramique – Table d’orientation de Mézilhac, © Stéphane Tripot -
La fontaine d’eau chaude
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The temperature of this spring is 53° and it is located in the centre of the village. Saint Laurent les Bains ranks 9th out of the 60 hottest thermal springs in France.
La fontaine d’eau chaude -
Suc de Touron
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The Touron pelean volcano near the village of Borée, is caracterized by blue phonolites with a formation in parallelepipoid forms. He is a neighbour of Borée rocks and the Gouleïou. A lot of fallen rocks are visible on the slopes.
Suc de Touron -
Rocher des Pradoux
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The "Rocher des Pradoux" ( Pradoux rocks) matches geologically a rocky bar of isolated phonolite ( which is a volcanic kind of rock)
Rocher des Pradoux -
Suc des Coux
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"Les Coux" is the name for this volcano used on the maps, its real name is in fact "the Leckous volcano". We also know this volcano under its celtic name "Lech'ous". It is flat, in shape of a crescent moon.
Suc des Coux -
La tourbière de la Tuilière
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In the heart of the Ardèche plateau, at an altitude of almost 1200m, the Tuilière peat bog stretches out in a basin against a backdrop of wooded slopes. It is happy to provide us with valuable services! Documentation available from the tourist office.
La tourbière de la Tuilière -
Les châtaigneraies de St Laurent-les Bains-Laval-d’Aurelle
Come and discover the beautiful chestnut groves of the Ardèche with Pourettes, Négrettes, Rastes, Bastardes, Embournière... so many things to know and enjoy about chestnuts. Guided tours of the chestnut groves.
Les châtaigneraies de St Laurent-les Bains-Laval-d’Aurelle -
Le sommet des Trois seigneurs
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According to legend, after winning a battle against the English in 1387, the 3 lords of the region - Polignac, Bourbal de Choisinet and Agrain - engraved their arms on granite stones at the top of 3 rocks bearing their names.
Le sommet des Trois seigneurs -
Suc de Montat
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The suc de Montat is located on the watershed between the Atlantic and the Mediterranean. To make the divide visible, test patterns have been installed, playing on perception and optics.
Suc de Montat -
Les Gorges de la Borne
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The Gorges are a natural wonder. At the foot of the Tower, come and dive into the wild, unspoilt natural pools. Waterfalls and breathtaking views. A paradise for fishermen and trout lovers. Swimming not supervised.
Les Gorges de la Borne -
Lac de Coucouron
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Come and cool off in the waters of the lake in a natural setting and enjoy the leisure centre. Snack bar and refreshment bar on site.
Lac de Coucouron