The Top 17 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 17
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Last updated: September 24, 2025
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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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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The Plomb du Cantal, with its 1,855 meters of altitude, is the highest peak in Cantal and the second in the Massif Central.
It is located on a ridge line …
It is located on a ridge line …
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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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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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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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With its 1,620 meters above sea level, the Puy de Niermont is the roof of the Limont plateau.
From its summit, a scenic view opens up to those who climb …
From its summit, a scenic view opens up to those who climb …
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The Puy Brunet rises to 1,806 meters, slightly south of the Plomb du Cantal, on the ridge line from the Puy de Bâne to the Rocher de la Sagne du Porc.
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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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Here begin the characteristic steps that allow access to the Puy Mary. The result is a beautiful perspective of this emblematic summit of the Cantal mountains.
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