The Top 8 Peaks around Le Puy-en-Velay
Whether for the view or for the challenge, climbing the mountainous peaks around Le Puy-en-Velay is the best way to experience more of this beautiful region. But with 8
to choose from, it can be tough to know which peak to proceed with. That’s why we’ve collected the best peaks and summits around Le Puy-en-Velay for you here — so you can easily add one to your next adventure.
to choose from, it can be tough to know which peak to proceed with. That’s why we’ve collected the best peaks and summits around Le Puy-en-Velay for you here — so you can easily add one to your next adventure.
Last updated: November 15, 2025
North summit of Mont Mézenc
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North summit of the two-part Mont Mézenc with a great panorama, weather permitting.
At 1744m, it is the highest point in the Haute-Loire department. The southern peak already belongs to …
At 1744m, it is the highest point in the Haute-Loire department. The southern peak already belongs to …
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The Testavoyre
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From this summit, you can enjoy a magnificent panoramic view of the volcanic landscapes: to the north the region of Yssingeaux with its volcanic belt, to the east the summit …
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La Durande Summit
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La Durande is located in the Devès massif at an altitude of 1,300 meters. This summit offers beautiful panoramas.
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Mount Miaune
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Mont Miaune at an altitude of 1,066 meters offers a pleasant walk and a nice viewpoint.
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Suc de Bartou
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The Suc de Bartou and the Rocher de Costaros are two small mountains neighboring each other, culminating at almost 1,000 meters and resulting from strong volcanic activity.
The small mountains are clearly visible from the village of Chamalières-sur-Loire.
The small mountains are clearly visible from the village of Chamalières-sur-Loire.
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View from Weiler Raffy (Highest Point of the Via Gebennensis)
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The highest point of Via Gennensis (1276 m). From here you have a fantastic view of the respective valley locations.
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Orientation Table of Mont Recours
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Mount Recours at an altitude of 1,382m offers a magnificent view of the Devès massif and more broadly of the Massif Central. Two orientation tables also make it possible to identify the vertices.
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View of Mont Mézenc
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Mont Mézenc is the highest point of the Ardèche and the Haute-Loire (1,753m).
On the same crest line as Mont Gerbier-de-Jonc (a few kilometers further south), it forms the watershed …
On the same crest line as Mont Gerbier-de-Jonc (a few kilometers further south), it forms the watershed …
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