Summit

Puy de Sancy

Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

About

Puy de Sancy is a volcano in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, with its summit at about 6,180 ft (1,885 m) above sea level. It stands inside Réserve naturelle de Chastreix-Sancy. Mapped trails that come within about half a mile of the top include Tour des volcans et lacs d'Auvergne. The nearest town is Super Besse, about 2.3 miles northwest of the summit. Peaks within about 3 miles include Puy Redon, Puy Gros and Puy Ferrand. Cascade de la Dore and Cascade de l'Aigle are within about 3 miles. For camping, Aire de bivouac de Chastreix and Aire de bivouac de Super-Besse are within about 6 miles. The location and elevation come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Check local access rules and conditions before you go.

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Summit elevation

6,184 ft

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Puy de Sancy

Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

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