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The Top 20 Natural Monuments in the Massif Central

Massif Central’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 20

beautiful natural monuments in the Massif Central. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!

Last updated: October 19, 2025

Puy de Sancy

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Because its 1,886 meters of altitude project it onto the roof of Auvergne, the Puy de Sancy is considered the king of the Monts Dore.

300,000 years old when its …

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Puy de Dôme Summit

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A decent hike up Puy de Dome, the highest peak in the Monts Dome area of Auvergne at 1,465 Straight up from the car park up to the top and …

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The Grande Cascade of Mont-Dore

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The Grande Cascade is one of the water curiosities that overlooks the spa town of Mont-Dore. It rises in the high plateaus of Durbise at an altitude of 1,450 meters …

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Pont d'Arc

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Icon of the Ardèche gorges, the bridge is a must. You can clearly see that the Ardèche River has gradually worn down the limestone rock and cut through it to …

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Le Pont d'Arc

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Previously, a hiking trail went over the arch. After a few deadly crashes one has closed it. The access is hard to find. I used to be upstairs and it was too risky with my dog on a leash.

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Puy Pariou Staircase

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A decent hike up Puy de Dome, the highest peak in the Monts Dome area of Auvergne at 1,465 Straight up from the car park up to the top and …

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Puy des Crebasses

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The Puy des Crebasses is a volcano that rises to 1,762 meters above sea level.

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Cirque de Gens (Ardèche)

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Rocky Labyrinth of the Cévennes

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Very nice, something special. The tour is not too long and also determines something exciting for smaller children. It is very rocky, partly alpine. The tour can also be done …

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Puy Mary Summit

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Despite an altitude of 1,783 meters, Puy Mary is not the highest peak in Cantal but it is undoubtedly the most famous. Classified as a “Grand Site de France”, and …

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Extend your search for the best caves by checking out these guides of the top ones in the Massif Central:

The Top 20 Natural Monuments in the Massif Central

Puy de Sancy

Puy de Dôme Summit

The Grande Cascade of Mont-Dore

Pont d'Arc

Le Pont d'Arc

Puy Pariou Staircase

Puy des Crebasses

Cirque de Gens (Ardèche)

Rocky Labyrinth of the Cévennes

Puy Mary Summit

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