Mont Bar is a unique European volcano, the only one of the Strombolian type with a peat bog in its crater.
Strombolian volcano. Looking down from a height of 1167 metres on the medieval town of Allègre, this relatively young volcano (only 800,000 years old!) is unique in France for having a peat bog in its crater.
Hike: 2 hours (round trip), 160 m of ascent. Wear good walking shoes (steep path). Four interpretation panels have been set up in the crater. Parking: Allègre community centre.
Services :
Educational visitsThemed tourTourist brochuresTour free of chargeGuided tours
Équipements :
Parking nearby
Periode d‘ouverture : Ouvert toute l‘année
All year round.
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Mise à jour le 18/02/2022 Par Office de Tourisme de l'agglomération du Puy-en-Velay