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The Top 12 Peaks in Cantal

Whether for the view or for the challenge, climbing the mountainous peaks in Cantal is the best way to experience more of this beautiful region. But with 12

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 in Cantal for you here — so you can easily add one to your next adventure.

Last updated: November 13, 2025

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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Puy Peyre-Arse

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The Puy de Peyre-Arse dominates the Impradine, Santoire and Jordanne valleys at an altitude of 1,806 meters and offers magnificent views of these valleys. It is also the starting point …

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Plomb du Cantal

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The Plomb du Cantal, with its 1,855 meters of altitude, is the highest peak in Cantal and the second in the Massif Central.

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Puy Griou

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On foot or by climbing, this phonolite cone which culminates at 1692m offers a 360° panorama of the Cantal volcano.
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Puy Chavaroche

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Nicknamed the goat mountain, Puy Chavaroche is part of the Cantal mountains and rises to an altitude of 1736m. It is known for its large cairn where a stone is …

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Eagle's Beak

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The Bec de l'Aigle dominates the west of the Font d'Alagnon glacial cirque at an altitude of 1,699 metres. It offers a 360° view of the mountains formed by the former Cantalian stratovolcano.

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L'Élancèze

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The Élancèze dominates at 1,565 meters the valley of the Jordanne and Mandailles to the north and the valley of the Cère and Thiézac to the south. It thus offers a magnificent view of the Cantal mountains.

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Puy de Niermont

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With its 1,620 meters above sea level, the Puy de Niermont is the roof of the Limont plateau.

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Venus' Nipple

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The Téton de Vénus dominates the bottom of the Cirque de Font d'Alagnon at an altitude of 1,669 metres. The view from its summit is magnificent.

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Puy Violent

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The Puy Violent dominates the plateau of the same name from the top of its 1594m, and offers a superb panorama on the roc Labro, the puy Mary, the roc des Ombres and even the massif of Sancy.

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Puy du Rocher

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The Puy du Rocher, at 1,811 meters above sea level, is the second highest peak in Cantal after the Plomb du Cantal. Its summit offers a magnificent panorama of the Cantal strato-volcano.

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