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Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Ambert
Saillant

The Montpeloux Organ Pipes – Volcan de Montpeloux loop from Saillant

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France
Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Ambert
Saillant

The Montpeloux Organ Pipes – Volcan de Montpeloux loop from Saillant

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The Montpeloux Organ Pipes – Volcan de Montpeloux loop from Saillant

01:23

4.82km

120m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 12, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Parc naturel régional Livradois-Forez

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1.60 km

The Montpeloux Organ Pipes

Highlight • Natural Monument

Former volcano, Montpeloux (Mont Poilu), after being topped by a medieval castle dismantled by order of Richelieu was exploited as a basalt quarry. With the quarry closed, there are still …

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1.61 km

Volcan de Montpeloux

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The Montpeloux volcano allows you to visualize the volcanic relief of the Monts du Forez which is a little less provided than in the rest of Auvergne. The basaltic cliffs …

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4.82 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.21 km

830 m

601 m

191 m

Surfaces

3.23 km

1.17 km

309 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Lowest point (910 m)

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Friday 16 October

13°C

6°C

72 %

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