Le Grand Suchet

#3048 among destinations in France

Nature, Natural attraction, Volcano

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The Grand Suchet is an extinct volcano of France located in the department of Puy-de-Dôme, in the chain of Puys, between the puy de Dôme and the puy de Côme.

Coordinates: 45°47'26"N, 2°57'19"E

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Auvergne-Rhône-AlpesFrance

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Le Grand Suchet – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Vulcania, Temple de Mercure, Puy de Dôme, Puy Pariou.

1.7 miN
Science museum, Amusement park, Theme park
Vulcania, Saint-Ours
44 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the Auvergne Volcanoes, Vulcania is an amusement park that offers a unique blend of education and entertainment in Saint-Ours, France. This park, dedicated to the science and nature of volcanoes and planet Earth, provides a fascinating journey...
1.4 miS
Temple, Ancient Roman architecture
Temple de Mercure, Orcines
36 min walk • Rising from the volcanic landscape of the Auvergne region, the Temple de Mercure at Puy de Dôme in Orcines, France, is a historical gem that beckons the modern traveler. This ancient Roman temple was dedicated to Mercury, the messenger of the gods, and its remnants...
1.3 miS
Volcano with trails, train and paragliding
Puy de Dôme, Orcines
34 min walk • The Puy de Dôme is a majestic natural wonder that stands proudly in the Auvergne region of central France, near the city of Orcines. This ancient lava dome, which is the lead figure among the chain of volcanoes known as the Chaîne des Puys, rises to an impressive...
0.9 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Volcano
Puy Pariou
24 min walk • Nestled in the heart of France's Auvergne region, Puy Pariou is a natural marvel that beckons to both geologists and adventurers alike. As a classic cinder cone volcano, it is part of the Chaîne des Puys, a north-south oriented chain of volcanoes that has become a...
5.5 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Volcano
Puy de Lassolas
141 min walk • Nestled in the heart of France's Auvergne region lies Puy de Lassolas, a dormant volcano that forms part of the Chaîne des Puys - a string of volcanoes that have become a natural wonder in the Massif Central. This ancient geological formation, with its last eruption...
5.2 miE
Area
Chamalières, Clermont-Ferrand
134 min walk • Chamalières is a commune in the Puy-de-Dôme department, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, central France. Chamalières is the third-largest town in the department and lies about 150 miles from Lyon.
4.8 miE
Area
Royat, Clermont-Ferrand
123 min walk • Royat is a commune in the Puy-de-Dôme department in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes in central France. Since Roman times, its thermal springs have made it a spa town, and the remains of the Roman baths are still visible. As of 2018, its population was 4,505.
1.2 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain pass
Massif Central
31 min walk • The Massif Central is a highland region in the middle of southern France, consisting of mountains and plateaus. It covers about 15% of mainland France.
4.7 miE
Area
Durtol, Clermont-Ferrand
120 min walk • Durtol is a commune in the Puy-de-Dôme department in Auvergne in central France.
1.7 miNE
Natural attraction, Volcano
Puy des Goules, Orcines
44 min walk • The puy des Goules, also called Montgoulède, is a volcano of the Puys chain, in the Massif Central.
5.3 miSE
Volcano, Nature
Puy de Gravenoire, Clermont-Ferrand
135 min walk • The puy de Gravenoire or puy de Grave Noire is a dormant volcano in France, part of the Puys chain and located near Clermont-Ferrand.