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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.

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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.

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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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