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3 unusual facts about Monts Dore


Monts Dore

The massif is an integral part of the Parc des Volcans d'Auvergne, and is known for its alpine ski areas and hiking trails.

The Monts Dore are the remnant peaks of a volcanic massif situated near the center of the Massif Central, in the Auvergne region of France.

Its history began about 3 Mya with a Plinian eruption that created a large caldera, the contours of which are no longer clearly defined.



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