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Natural Water Wonders

The Volcans d'Auvergne Regional Natural Park features a landscape shaped by ancient volcanic activity and glacial erosion. This selection highlights the region's diverse hydrology, from volcanic dam lakes like Lac Chambon to high-altitude waterfalls like La Grande Cascade. These sites showcase unique geological formations, including basaltic columns at Faillitoux and volcanic ash layers at Cascade du Rossignolet, illustrating the natural history of the Massif Central.

Cascade du Rossignolet

Volcanic waterfall flowing over a bed of cinerite, an accumulation of consolidated volcanic ash.

Lac de Servière

Lac de Servières is a lake in Puy-de-Dôme, France. At an elevation of 1202 m, its surface area is 0.15 km².

Lac d'Aydat

Lac d'Aydat is a lake in Aydat, Puy-de-Dôme, France. At an elevation of 837 m, its surface area is 0.65 km².

Lac Chambon

Volcanic dam lake formed approximately 8,000 years ago by the eruption of the Tartaret volcano.

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Lac de Guéry

Lac de Guéry is a lake in Puy-de-Dôme, France. At an elevation of 1,244 metres, its surface area is 0.25 square kilometres.

Cascade du Saut du Loup

Small waterfall on the Couze de Pavin river, accessible via a woodland trail near Mont-Dore.

Cascade Sainte-Élisabeth

Waterfall located near La Tour-d'Auvergne in the Puy-de-Dôme department.

La Grande Cascade

One of the highest waterfalls in Auvergne, dropping 30 meters over several successive lava flows.

Cacade de la Roucole

Waterfall located in the Cantal mountains near the village of Saint-Jacques-des-Blats.

Cascade du Queureuilh

A 20-meter waterfall known for its surrounding basaltic columns, formed by cooling lava.

Cascade de la Vernière

Waterfall situated in the forest near the thermal town of La Bourboule.

Cascade du Plat à Barbe

Secluded waterfall located on the outskirts of La Bourboule.

La Cascade de la Terrisse

Waterfall located near the village of Vèze within the Cantal volcanic massif.

Cascade de l'Arbre de la Biche

Waterfall located in the Brezons valley, a site characterized by its glacial trough geography.

Cascade des Fours à Chaux

Waterfall located in the Alagnon valley near the town of Murat.

Cascade de Croutes

High-altitude waterfall located in the Cantal department.

La Cascade

Waterfall located near Cheylade in the Cantal region.

Cascade de Grandval

Waterfall situated in the glacial valley of Brezons, known for its steep rock faces.

Faillitoux

A 41-meter waterfall famous for its exceptionally well-preserved basaltic organs formed by volcanic activity.

Cascade du Saut de la Truite

A 30-meter waterfall located in the Brezons valley, accessible via a marked hiking path.