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Forteresse de Polignac - Volcanisme

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Polignac volcanoes at liberty About 3 million years ago, when Auvergne mastodons roamed the region, a volcano erupted. The lava solidified when it made contact with the water, giving rise to the rock that was used as a pedestal for the fortress.

The Polignac site is located in the volcanic basin of Le Puy-en-Velay, extending from Chaspinhac in the east to Devès in the west.
The volcano emerged from under a vast lake that covered the area several million years ago. It is an example of a submarine volcano, like the Corneille rock and the Aiguilhe rock.
As part of the "Volcanoes at liberty" programme, the base of the fortress is a great place for visitors to observe the volcanic landscape and the types of rocks all around, and to take a quiz.
A fun way to explore the natural heritage and the volcanic landscape (paid admission to the fortress)
Access: parking near Polignac church.

Hiking leaflets are available at Polignac:
- Le Chalons trail 16.5km - 4 hrs 30 mins - Difficult.
- La Dentellière trail 12km - 3 hrs - Average difficulty.

"Download the document" for the special programme for school groups.

Informations complémentaires
Capacité :
Groupe : 15 personnes min
Services :
Pets welcomeEducational visitsGuided tours
Équipements :
Play areaPicnic areaCamper van reception areaCamper van service areaThemed pathCar parkParking nearbyCoach parkingFree car park
Langues parlées :
EnglishItalian
Tarifs

Moyen de paiements : Bank/credit card, Check, Travellers Cheque, Cash, Credit transfer

Adult: 6 €

Child: from 4 €

Group adults: from 4 €.

Free entry for children < 6 years, the drivers.

Group rate available for > 15 people.

Ouverture

From 07/02 to 13/11/2022.

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Mise à jour le 26/02/2022 Par Office de Tourisme de l'agglomération du Puy-en-Velay
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