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Flagship volcano of the Chaîne des Puys, the puy de Dôme is an emblematic site of the Auvergne Rhône-Alpes region, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since July 2, 2018.
https://www.panoramiquedesdomes.fr/page/le-puy-de-dome
The Puy de Pariou is a very young volcano of 8,000 years. It is emblematic of the volcanoes of Auvergne, because its typical silhouette makes it a symbol of the volcanic activity of the region. Located very close to the Puy de Dôme, it was also the star of advertisements for the famous Volvic water. Culminating at 1,290 meters above sea level, the Puy de Pariou offers two walking routes to reach its summit. You can even descend to the bottom of the crater.
https://www.france.fr/fr/auvergne/liste/a-l%27assault-des-volcans-d%27auvergne
The Puy des Goules, the lookalike of the Puy du Pariou, culminates at 1,146 m. Less known than its counterpart, this puy with its regular crater offers beautiful views of the Grand Sarcoui, the Puy de Dôme and the southern Chaîne des Puys.
https://volcan.puy-de-dome.fr/volcans/goules-et-sarcoui.html
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