La Dent de la Rancune

#5390 among destinations in France

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The dent de la Rancune is a dyke that stands in the national nature reserve of the Chaudefour valley and culminates at 1,493 meters above sea level. It is a climbing site that offers 40 routes rated up to 8a+.

Coordinates: 45°32'8"N, 2°50'15"E

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Auvergne-Rhône-AlpesFrance

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La Dent de la Rancune – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Super Besse, Château de Murol, Puy de Sancy, Lac Pavin.

2.2 miSE
Winter sport, Ski area
Super Besse
58 min walk • Nestled in the heart of France's Massif Central, Super Besse is a dynamic ski area that beckons winter sports enthusiasts with its pristine slopes and breathtaking mountain vistas. This alpine gem, situated in the Auvergne region, offers a picturesque setting for an...
6 miNE
Historical place, Museum, History museum
Château de Murol, Murol
153 min walk • Perched atop a basalt outcrop, the imposing Château de Murol stands as a sentinel over the picturesque village of Murol in the Auvergne region of France. This medieval castle, with its origins dating back to the 12th century, offers visitors a journey through time...
1.2 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Volcano
Puy de Sancy, Mont Dore
32 min walk • Nestled in the heart of France's volcanic region, the Puy de Sancy is the highest peak in the Massif Central, rising to an elevation of 1,885 meters. Located near the town of Mont Dore, this majestic mountain is a beacon for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers alike.
3.7 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lac Pavin
94 min walk • Lac Pavin, nestled in the heart of France's Auvergne region, is a pristine volcanic lake known for its circular shape and deep blue waters. Formed roughly 6,000 years ago by a phreatomagmatic eruption, a rare occurrence where magma meets water, the lake is the youngest...
4.7 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lac Chambon
121 min walk • Lac Chambon is a lake in Puy-de-Dôme, France. At an elevation of 877 m, its surface area is 0.6 km².
6.3 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lac de Bourdouze
160 min walk • Lac de Bourdouze is a lake near Puy de Sancy in the Puy-de-Dôme department, France. At an elevation of 1168 m, its surface area is 0.15 km².
2.1 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lac des Hermines
55 min walk • Lac des Hermines is a lake near Super-Besse, in Puy-de-Dôme, France. At an elevation of 1350 m, its surface area is 0.14 km².
1.4 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Volcano
Monts Dore
36 min walk • The Monts Dore are the remnant peaks of a volcanic massif situated near the center of the Massif Central, in the Auvergne region of France. They form a picturesque mountainous region, dotted with lakes, thermal springs and romanesque churches.
3.1 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Volcano
Chaîne des Puys
78 min walk • The Chaîne des Puys is a north-south oriented chain of cinder cones, lava domes, and maars in the Massif Central of France. The chain is about 40 km long, and the identified volcanic features, which constitute a volcanic field, include 48 cinder cones, eight lava domes, and 15 maars and explosion craters.
4.3 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain pass
Col de la Croix-Morand
109 min walk • Col de la Croix-Morand is a high mountain pass of the Massif Central in France, in the department of Puy de Dôme, near Clermont-Ferrand. It inspired a song by Jean-Louis Murat.
5.6 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lac de Montcineyre
144 min walk • Lac de Montcineyre is a lake in Compains, Puy-de-Dôme, France. At an elevation of 1182 m, its surface area is 0.4 km².