Plomb du Cantal

#1142 among destinations in France

Nature, Natural attraction, Volcano

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The Plomb du Cantal is the highest summit of Mounts of Cantal in the Massif Central, France. It is the second highest summit of the Massif Central, after the mountain of Puy de Sancy. ()

Alternative names: Elevation: 6086 ftCoordinates: 45°3'33"N, 2°46'5"E

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Auvergne-Rhône-AlpesFrance

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Plomb du Cantal – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Puy Mary, Mounts of Cantal, Maison de la Faune, Église Saint-Pierre de Bredons.

5.7 miNW
Natural attraction, Volcano, Park
Puy Mary
145 min walk • Puy Mary, a majestic peak in the Massif Central of France, is not just a stunning natural wonder but also an ancient volcano that has shaped the landscape around it. Rising to an elevation of 1,783 meters, Puy Mary is part of the larger Cantal volcano, one of the...
5.7 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Volcano
Mounts of Cantal
145 min walk • The Mounts of Cantal are a mountainous massif in the mid-west of the Massif Central, France, made up of the remnants of the largest stratovolcano of Europe, which was formed from 13 million years ago and last erupted approximately 2 million years ago.
6.1 miNE
45°6'40"N • 2°52'10"E
Maison de la Faune, Murat
156 min walk • Natural history museum, Specialty museum, Museum
6 miNE
Church
Église Saint-Pierre de Bredons, Murat
152 min walk • The Saint-Pierre de Bredons church is a French Romanesque church located in the commune of Albepierre-Bredons, in the Cantal department.
6.7 miSE
Church
St. Germain Church
171 min walk • The Saint-Germain church is a Catholic church located in Cézens, in France.
5.8 miSW
Locality
Thiézac
148 min walk • One of the main attractions in Thiézac is the majestic Plomb du Cantal, the highest peak in the Massif Central mountain range. Outdoor enthusiasts will delight in the opportunity to hike or bike along the scenic trails that wind their way through the mountainous...
3.4 miNE
Memorial
War Memorial, Albepierre-Bredons
87 min walk • Monuments aux Morts are French war memorials established to commemorate the losses of World War I.
4.3 miNE
Memorial
War Memorial, Laveissière
110 min walk • Monuments aux Morts are French war memorials established to commemorate the losses of World War I.
2.6 miW
Locality
Saint-Jacques-des-Blats
68 min walk • Saint-Jacques-des-Blats is a commune in the Cantal department in south-central France.
5.5 miW
Locality
Mandailles-Saint-Julien
140 min walk • Mandailles-Saint-Julien is a commune in the Cantal department in south-central France.
5.2 miN
Locality
Lavigerie
134 min walk • Lavigerie is a commune in the Cantal department in south-central France.

Plomb du Cantal

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Plomb du Cantal – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)