Puy-de-Dôme
Arrondissement of Clermont-Ferrand
Orcines

Puy Pariou

The Puy de Pariou, also known as Puy Pariou or Le Pariou, is a volcano located in the Chaîne des Puys, in the region. It is formed by the overlay of two strombolian cones and a tuff ring; it produced three lava flows during its eruptive history.
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  • Type: Volcano with an elevation of 1,197 metres
  • Description: mountain in France
  • Also known as: “Puy de Parioux”
  • Wheelchair access: no

Places of Interest

Highlights include Petit Suchet and Puy de Clierzou.

Volcano
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is a volcano.

Volcano
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is a volcano.

Cave
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is a cave.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Égaules and Chamalières.

Hamlet
is a small hamlet, part of the Volvic commune in département, in , . It is situated at an altitude of 800 m upon a spur, where the thalweg is incised at 666 m above sea level.

Town
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is a commune in the department, , central . With 17,276 inhabitants, is the fourth-largest town in the department. is situated 8 km east of Puy Pariou.

Village
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is a commune in the department in Auvergne in central . is situated 9 km northeast of Puy Pariou.

Puy Pariou

Latitude
45.79548° or 45° 47′ 44″ north
Longitude
2.97° or 2° 58′ 12″ east
Elevation
1,197 metres (3,927 feet)
Open location code
8FQ4QXW9+5X
Open­Street­Map ID
node 1091609504
Open­Street­Map feature
natural=­volcano
Open­Street­Map attribute
wheelchair=­no
Geo­Names ID
2988508
Wiki­data ID
Q3411078
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In Other Languages

From Afrikaans to Zulu—“Puy Pariou” goes by many names.
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  • French: “Puy de Pariou”
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Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Le Traversin and Les Cros.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Grottes du Petit Suchet and Bois de Fontmagnie.

Auvergne: Must-Visit Destinations

Delve into Clermont-Ferrand, Vichy, Aurillac, and Le Puy-en-Velay.

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