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The Suc de Chapteuil is an enormous organ rock which represents an ancient volcanic chimney. The 360 degree view is sublime. We'll be amazed!

The Suc de Chapteuil is an enormous organ rock which represents an ancient volcanic chimney. Organs have always been used in construction, notably for the castle of the lords of Chapteuil, the remains of which can be seen.

Magnificent view and possibility of picnicking at the top.

Interesting to see that there is a "mountain of joy" not only in Spanish Galicia, but also here in southeastern France. These two places not only have the name in common, but also the first view of the towers of the cathedral of Santiago de Compostela with the tomb of the Holy Apostle James the Elder, or of the cathedral with the black Madonna of Le-Puy. en-Velay. The small pile of stones that have accumulated at this point, however, is reminiscent of the Spanish "Cruz de Ferro" (iron cross) on Monte Irago.

Mézères is a remarkable village and should appear in my opinion in the list of the most beautiful villages of France. The inhabitants knew how to make marvelous use of the volcanic environment of their country. The houses are built of phonolites and other volcanic stones, and instead of tiles to cover the roofs, there are lauzes (large and heavy flat stones). On the town you will also find a basalt organ, proof of the intense geological activity, 12 million years ago.

Impressive basalt organ, on which the small village of Queyrières is leaned. It is possible to go around the rock.

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The Corboeuf ravine, a multicolored clay canyon between volcanoes and the Swiss gorges, is one of the most impressive natural monuments in Haute-Loire.